Driving from Dhaka to Varanasi
Varanasi lies 769 km (478 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 939 km (583 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dhaka | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Varanasi are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 11 h 44 min journey lands only 11 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Varanasi
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 Varanasi
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Staying in Varanasi
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 661 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (342), and 11 are five-star. Across 219 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 48,429 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Dhaka?
769 km (478 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 939 km (583 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Varanasi by car?
About 11 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Varanasi?
Varanasi is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Varanasi?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi, 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.