Janakpur to Surat by train
Surat lies 1,465 km (910 mi) west of Janakpur, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 24 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Janakpur | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Janakpur railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Surat are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 24 h 4 min journey lands only 23 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat
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 Surat
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Staying in Surat
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (194), and 8 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,016 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surat from Janakpur?
1,465 km (910 mi) in a straight line, west of Janakpur; by road roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Surat by train?
About 24 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Surat?
Surat is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Surat?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Surat?
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.