The short answer
Not by a single through train, but yes in two steps: take a train to a railhead near the border, then a short road transfer into Nepal. Key railheads are Gorakhpur or Nautanwa (for Sunauli and Lumbini), Raxaul (for Birgunj), Jaynagar (for Janakpur), Jogbani (for Biratnagar) and New Jalpaiguri (for Kakarbhitta).
Key facts
- Sunauli
- Gorakhpur, Nautanwa
- Birgunj
- Raxaul
- Janakpur
- Jaynagar
- East
- NJP, Jogbani
How it works
- Choose your destinationPokhara, Kathmandu, Lumbini or Janakpur.
- Pick a railheadThe closest station to your border.
- Book the trainVia IRCTC or a station counter.
- Arrange the road legTaxi, auto or bus to the border.
- Cross in daylightWith valid ID.
Insider tip
Book rail and onward bus together so the timing works.
Avoid this
Do not cross the border at night.
Related questions
Is there a train inside Nepal?
A short Jaynagar to Kurtha line exists; the rest of Nepal has no passenger rail network.
Can I book Nepali bus tickets in advance?
Yes, through agents or at bus counters near the border.
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