Janakpur to Katihar by train
Katihar lies 211 km (131 mi) south-east of Janakpur, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 257 km (160 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Janakpur | Katihar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 240,838 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Janakpur railway station | Katihar Junction railway station |
Clocks in Katihar are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 3 h 28 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katihar
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.
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Staying in Katihar
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Common questions
How far is Katihar from Janakpur?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Janakpur; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Katihar by train?
About 3 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Katihar?
Katihar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Katihar?
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.