Kathmandu to Silchar by train
Silchar lies 811 km (504 mi) east of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 989 km (615 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Silchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 178,865 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Silchar Railway Station |
Clocks in Silchar are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 13 h 19 min journey lands only 13 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Silchar
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 Silchar from Kathmandu?
811 km (504 mi) in a straight line, east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 989 km (615 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Silchar by train?
About 13 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Silchar?
Silchar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Silchar?
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.