Lucknow to Khulna by bus
Khulna lies 980 km (609 mi) south-east of Lucknow, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,196 km (743 mi) of road.
| Lucknow | Khulna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Khulna are 30 min ahead of Lucknow right now, so a 17 h 50 min journey lands 18 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khulna
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 Lucknow to Khulna
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Staying in Khulna
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 216 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Khulna
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Common questions
How far is Khulna from Lucknow?
980 km (609 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lucknow; by road roughly 1,196 km (743 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Khulna by bus?
About 17 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Khulna?
Khulna is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Khulna?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Khulna?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna, 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.