Guwahati to Tangail by train
Tangail lies 283 km (176 mi) south-west of Guwahati, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 39 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 345 km (215 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guwahati | Tangail | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 962,334 | 180,144 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Guwahati railway station, Kamakhya Junction railway station, New Guwahati railway station | Tangail railway station |
Clocks in Tangail are 30 min ahead of Guwahati right now, so a 4 h 39 min journey lands 5 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tangail
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 trains from Guwahati to Tangail
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Staying in Tangail
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Common questions
How far is Tangail from Guwahati?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Guwahati; by road roughly 345 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guwahati to Tangail by train?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guwahati and Tangail?
Tangail is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Tangail?
The Taka (BDT).
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.