Driving from Gaya to Dhaka
Dhaka lies 561 km (349 mi) east of Gaya, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Gaya | Dhaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 474,093 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 117 m (384 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Dhaka are 30 min ahead of Gaya right now, so a 8 h 33 min journey lands 9 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dhaka
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Gaya to Dhaka
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Staying in Dhaka
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka. Of the 334 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (182), and 16 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,467 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dhaka from Gaya?
561 km (349 mi) in a straight line, east of Gaya; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gaya to Dhaka by car?
About 8 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaya and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Dhaka?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Dhaka?
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka, 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.