Day trip from Biratnagar to Kathmandu
Kathmandu lies 238 km (148 mi) north-west of Biratnagar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 238 km (148 mi) apart, Kathmandu is a realistic day trip from Biratnagar: about 3 h 52 min each way by road.
| Biratnagar | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Nepal |
| Population | 244,750 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kathmandu
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Staying in Kathmandu
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 815 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (461), and 28 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 100,212 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kathmandu from Biratnagar?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Biratnagar; by road roughly 290 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Kathmandu by road?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Kathmandu?
No, both are on Asia/Kathmandu at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kathmandu?
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.