Dinajpur to Gangtok by bus
Gangtok lies 189 km (117 mi) north of Dinajpur, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 230 km (143 mi) of road.
| Dinajpur | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 206,234 | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gangtok are 30 min behind Dinajpur right now, so a 3 h 38 min journey lands only 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gangtok
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 Dinajpur to Gangtok
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Staying in Gangtok
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Dinajpur?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, north of Dinajpur; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dinajpur to Gangtok by bus?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dinajpur and Gangtok?
Gangtok is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Gangtok?
The Rupee (INR).
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.