Kolkata to Karnaphuli by bus
Karnaphuli lies 398 km (247 mi) east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 485 km (301 mi) of road.
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| Kolkata | Karnaphuli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 203,697 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Karnaphuli are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 7 h 23 min journey lands 7 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Karnaphuli
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Kolkata to Karnaphuli
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Staying in Karnaphuli
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Common questions
How far is Karnaphuli from Kolkata?
398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, east of Kolkata; by road roughly 485 km (301 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Karnaphuli by bus?
About 7 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Karnaphuli?
Karnaphuli is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Karnaphuli?
The Taka (BDT).
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.