The short answer
The main railheads for Nepal are Gorakhpur and Nautanwa for Sunauli, Raxaul for Birgunj, Jaynagar for Kurtha and Janakpur, Jogbani for Biratnagar, and NJP and Siliguri for Kakarbhitta. Nanpara and nearby towns serve the Rupaidiha side. Each is the last big stop before a road leg into Nepal.
Check which trains actually stop at each station, since some express services skip smaller stops. Book rail early, and plan the road transfer in advance.
Key facts
- Sunauli
- Gorakhpur, Nautanwa
- Birgunj
- Raxaul
- Janakpur
- Jaynagar
- East
- Jogbani, NJP, Siliguri
How it works
- Pick your borderBy Nepal goal.
- Find the nearest stationFrom the list.
- Check trains that stop thereTimetable.
- Book earlySeats fill.
- Arrange the road legCar or bus.
Insider tip
Fix the road transfer before you book the rail ticket.
Avoid this
Do not assume every express stops at the small border stations.
Related questions
Can I book via IRCTC?
Yes; see IRCTC tips.
Are there trains into Nepal?
Only a short link at Jaynagar to Kurtha.
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