How to get from Kathmandu to Samastipur District
- Fastest
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- Cheapest
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- Distance
- 221 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 0
- 2 ways, Sun 25 Oct
2 ways to travel
221 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sun 25 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best₨9,500 cheaper than a cab and about as quick.
- Drivebest5h 47m₨1,330–1,770EstimatedLikely no visa needed for India364 km · fuel only
- Taxi5h 47m₨8,850–13,250EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Indiaone-way cab
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Before you go
Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Nepal; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Likely no visa needed for India · Nepal passport (assumed)Check rules
Travel advice: UK FCDO (Open Government Licence v3.0), US State Department. Visa rules: Passport Index data (MIT, 17 Feb 2026); always check the official entry rules.
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Samastipur District?
The fastest way is by car: about 5h 47m door to door. The straight-line distance is 221 km.
What is the cheapest way from Kathmandu to Samastipur District?
Drive is the cheapest, from ₨1,330. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How far is Samastipur District from Kathmandu by road?
About 364 km, roughly 5h 47m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₨1,330–1,770; tolls and parking are extra.