Dhaka to Kanpur by bus
Kanpur lies 1,058 km (657 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,290 km (802 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Kanpur are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 19 h 14 min journey lands only 18 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kanpur
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 Kanpur
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Staying in Kanpur
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (181), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,957 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kanpur
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur from Dhaka?
1,058 km (657 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,290 km (802 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Kanpur by bus?
About 19 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Kanpur?
Kanpur is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Kanpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kanpur?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur, 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.