Dhaka to Patna by bus
Patna lies 572 km (356 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 698 km (434 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Patna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Patna are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 10 h 31 min journey lands only 10 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Patna
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 Patna
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Staying in Patna
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 4 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Patna from Dhaka?
572 km (356 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 698 km (434 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Patna by bus?
About 10 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Patna?
Patna is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Patna?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Patna?
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna, 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.