Malda to Puthia by bus
Puthia lies 99 km (62 mi) south-east of Malda, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 121 km (75 mi) of road.
| Malda | Puthia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 170,039 | 159,406 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Puthia are 30 min ahead of Malda right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puthia
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 Malda to Puthia
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Staying in Puthia
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Common questions
How far is Puthia from Malda?
99 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Malda; by road roughly 121 km (75 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malda to Puthia by bus?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malda and Puthia?
Puthia is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Puthia?
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.