Chennai to Dinapore by train
Dinapore lies 1,482 km (921 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 h 24 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,808 km (1,123 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Dinapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 152,940 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Danapur railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Dinapore from Chennai?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,808 km (1,123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Dinapore by train?
About 28 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Dinapore?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.