Dhaka to Howrah by bus
Howrah lies 248 km (154 mi) south-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 303 km (188 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Howrah are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 4 h 42 min journey lands only 4 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Howrah
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 Dhaka to Howrah
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Staying in Howrah
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Guests have left 16 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Howrah
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Common questions
How far is Howrah from Dhaka?
248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 303 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Howrah by bus?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Howrah?
Howrah is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Howrah?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Howrah?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah, bookable on this site.
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.