Chattogram to Imphal by bus
Imphal lies 349 km (217 mi) north-east of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 426 km (265 mi) of road.
| Chattogram | Imphal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 277,196 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 784 m (2,572 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Imphal are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 6 h 31 min journey lands only 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Imphal
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Chattogram to Imphal
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Staying in Imphal
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Common questions
How far is Imphal from Chattogram?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chattogram; by road roughly 426 km (265 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Imphal by bus?
About 6 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Imphal?
Imphal is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Imphal?
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 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.