Driving from Dhaka to Jalandhar
Jalandhar lies 1,687 km (1,048 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 2,059 km (1,279 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dhaka | Jalandhar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 868,929 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Jalandhar are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 25 h 44 min journey lands only 25 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jalandhar
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 Jalandhar
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Staying in Jalandhar
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Jalandhar. Of the 117 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 1 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 4,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jalandhar from Dhaka?
1,687 km (1,048 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 2,059 km (1,279 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Jalandhar by car?
About 25 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Jalandhar?
Jalandhar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Jalandhar?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Jalandhar?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Jalandhar, 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.