Day trip from Biratnagar to Thimphu
Thimphu lies 261 km (162 mi) north-east of Biratnagar, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Thimphu is a realistic day trip from Biratnagar: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.
| Biratnagar | Thimphu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Bhutan |
| Population | 244,750 | 98,676 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) |
Clocks in Thimphu are 15 min ahead of Biratnagar right now, so a 4 h 14 min journey lands 4 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thimphu
Crossing from Nepal into Bhutan: money changes from the Rupee to the Ngultrum (BTN); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +975; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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Staying in Thimphu
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Common questions
How far is Thimphu from Biratnagar?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Biratnagar; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Thimphu by road?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Thimphu?
Thimphu is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Thimphu against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Thimphu?
The Ngultrum (BTN).
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.