Janakpur to Munger by train
Munger lies 160 km (100 mi) south of Janakpur, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 195 km (121 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Janakpur | Munger | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 213,303 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Janakpur railway station | Munger railway station, Purabsarai railway station |
Clocks in Munger are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 2 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Munger
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 trains from Janakpur to Munger
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Common questions
How far is Munger from Janakpur?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south of Janakpur; by road roughly 195 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Munger by train?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Munger?
Munger is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Munger?
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.