Chattogram to Katihar by bus
Katihar lies 560 km (348 mi) north-west of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of road.
| Chattogram | Katihar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 240,838 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Katihar are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 10 h 18 min journey lands only 9 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katihar
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 Katihar
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Staying in Katihar
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Common questions
How far is Katihar from Chattogram?
560 km (348 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chattogram; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Katihar by bus?
About 10 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Katihar?
Katihar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Katihar?
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.