Driving from Sylhet to Silchar
Silchar lies 94 km (58 mi) east of Sylhet, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 114 km (71 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sylhet | Silchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 237,000 | 178,865 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Silchar are 30 min behind Sylhet right now, so a 1 h 26 min journey lands only 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Silchar
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 car hire from Sylhet to Silchar
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Staying in Silchar
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Common questions
How far is Silchar from Sylhet?
94 km (58 mi) in a straight line, east of Sylhet; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sylhet to Silchar by car?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sylhet and Silchar?
Silchar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Silchar?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.