Dhaka to Kota by train
Kota lies 1,483 km (922 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 24 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dhaka | Kota | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Kota are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 24 h 22 min journey lands only 23 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota
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 Kota
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Staying in Kota
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in Kota. Of the 135 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103). Guests have left 964 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kota
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Common questions
How far is Kota from Dhaka?
1,483 km (922 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Kota by train?
About 24 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Kota?
Kota is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Kota?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kota?
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in Kota, 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.