Kathmandu to Siliguri by train
Siliguri lies 327 km (203 mi) east of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 398 km (248 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Siliguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 515,574 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Siliguri are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 5 h 22 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siliguri
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 Kathmandu to Siliguri
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Staying in Siliguri
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 3 are five-star. Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 12,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Siliguri from Kathmandu?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 398 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Siliguri by train?
About 5 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Siliguri?
Siliguri is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Siliguri?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Siliguri?
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri, 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 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.