Driving from Dhaka to Bhāgalpur
Bhāgalpur lies 387 km (241 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 472 km (294 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dhaka | Bhāgalpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 400,146 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bhāgalpur are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 5 h 54 min journey lands only 5 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bhāgalpur
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 Dhaka to Bhāgalpur
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Staying in Bhāgalpur
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Bhagalpur. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11). Guests have left 97 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bhāgalpur
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Common questions
How far is Bhāgalpur from Dhaka?
387 km (241 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 472 km (294 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Bhāgalpur by car?
About 5 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Bhāgalpur?
Bhāgalpur is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Bhāgalpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Bhāgalpur?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Bhagalpur, 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.