Day trip from Kathmandu to Bettiah
Bettiah lies 129 km (80 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 129 km (80 mi) apart, Bettiah is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Bettiah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 132,209 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bettiah are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands only 1 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bettiah
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bettiah
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Staying in Bettiah
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Common questions
How far is Bettiah from Kathmandu?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 157 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Bettiah by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Bettiah?
Bettiah is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Bettiah?
The Rupee (INR).
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.