Dhaka to Malda by bus
Malda lies 271 km (168 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 330 km (205 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Malda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 170,039 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Malda are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 5 h 6 min journey lands only 4 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malda
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 Malda
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Staying in Malda
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Common questions
How far is Malda from Dhaka?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 330 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Malda by bus?
About 5 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Malda?
Malda is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Malda?
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.