Dhaka to Bhopal by train
Bhopal lies 1,327 km (824 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 48 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 1,619 km (1,006 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dhaka | Bhopal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station | Rani Kamalapati railway station |
Clocks in Bhopal are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 21 h 48 min journey lands only 21 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bhopal
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 trains from Dhaka to Bhopal
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Staying in Bhopal
Our booking partner lists 584 places to stay in Bhopal. Of the 518 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (384), and 12 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 11,874 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bhopal from Dhaka?
1,327 km (824 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,619 km (1,006 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Bhopal by train?
About 21 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Bhopal?
Bhopal is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Bhopal?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Bhopal?
Our booking partner lists 584 places to stay in Bhopal, 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.