Day trip from Varanasi to Butwāl
Butwāl lies 268 km (166 mi) north of Varanasi, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 268 km (166 mi) apart, Butwāl is a realistic day trip from Varanasi: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
| Varanasi | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 1.2 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min ahead of Varanasi right now, so a 4 h 21 min journey lands 4 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book tours and tickets in Butwāl
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Staying in Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Varanasi?
268 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north of Varanasi; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Butwāl by road?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.