Driving from Surat to Butwāl
Butwāl lies 1,294 km (804 mi) north-east of Surat, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,579 km (981 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Surat | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min ahead of Surat right now, so a 19 h 44 min journey lands 19 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Staying in Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Surat?
1,294 km (804 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Surat; by road roughly 1,579 km (981 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat to Butwāl by car?
About 19 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.