Kathmandu to Siwān by train
Siwān lies 190 km (118 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 232 km (144 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Siwān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 135,066 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Siwan Junction railway station |
Clocks in Siwān are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 8 min journey lands only 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siwān
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 Siwān
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Staying in Siwān
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Common questions
How far is Siwān from Kathmandu?
190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Siwān by train?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Siwān?
Siwān is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Siwān?
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 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.