Dhaka to Prayagraj by bus
Prayagraj lies 887 km (551 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,082 km (672 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Prayagraj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Prayagraj are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 16 h 10 min journey lands only 15 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Prayagraj
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 buses from Dhaka to Prayagraj
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Staying in Prayagraj
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj. Of the 214 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (131), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,697 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Prayagraj
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Common questions
How far is Prayagraj from Dhaka?
887 km (551 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,082 km (672 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Prayagraj by bus?
About 16 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Prayagraj?
Prayagraj is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Prayagraj?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Prayagraj?
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj, 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.