Day trip from Howrah to Barishal
Barishal lies 211 km (131 mi) east of Howrah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 211 km (131 mi) apart, Barishal is a realistic day trip from Howrah: about 3 h 26 min each way by road.
| Howrah | Barishal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1 million | 202,242 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Barishal are 30 min ahead of Howrah right now, so a 3 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barishal
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 tours and tickets in Barishal
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Staying in Barishal
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Common questions
How far is Barishal from Howrah?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, east of Howrah; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Howrah to Barishal by road?
About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Howrah and Barishal?
Barishal is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Barishal?
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.