Delhi to Rajshahi by train
Rajshahi lies 1,226 km (762 mi) east of Delhi, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 9 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 1,496 km (930 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Delhi | Rajshahi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 11 million | 763,580 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Rajshahi are 30 min ahead of Delhi right now, so a 20 h 9 min journey lands 20 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rajshahi
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 trains from Delhi to Rajshahi
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Staying in Rajshahi
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6). Guests have left 539 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rajshahi
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Common questions
How far is Rajshahi from Delhi?
1,226 km (762 mi) in a straight line, east of Delhi; by road roughly 1,496 km (930 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Rajshahi by train?
About 20 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Rajshahi?
Rajshahi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Rajshahi?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Rajshahi?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi, 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.