Kathmandu to Chāpra by train
Chāpra lies 221 km (137 mi) south of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 270 km (168 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Chāpra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 202,352 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Chhapra Junction railway station |
Clocks in Chāpra are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 38 min journey lands only 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chāpra
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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Common questions
How far is Chāpra from Kathmandu?
221 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south of Kathmandu; by road roughly 270 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Chāpra by train?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Chāpra?
Chāpra is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Chāpra?
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.