Dhaka to Pātan by bus
Pātan lies 674 km (419 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 823 km (511 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Pātan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nepal |
| Population | 10.4 million | 299,283 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Pātan are 15 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 12 h 21 min journey lands only 12 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pātan
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nepal: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Pātan
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Staying in Pātan
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Common questions
How far is Pātan from Dhaka?
674 km (419 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 823 km (511 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Pātan by bus?
About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Pātan?
Pātan is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Pātan?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.