Chattogram to Kathmandu by train
Kathmandu lies 886 km (551 mi) north-west of Chattogram, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and Nepal rail, over roughly 1,081 km (672 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chattogram | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nepal |
| Population | 3.9 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Kathmandu are 15 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 12 h 44 min journey lands only 12 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kathmandu
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nepal: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book trains from Chattogram to 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 Chattogram?
886 km (551 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chattogram; by road roughly 1,081 km (672 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Kathmandu by train?
About 12 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Kathmandu?
The Rupee (NPR).
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
- 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.