Driving from Jalpāiguri to Chattogram
Chattogram lies 561 km (348 mi) south-east of Jalpāiguri, +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.
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| Jalpāiguri | Chattogram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 107,832 | 3.9 million |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Chattogram are 30 min ahead of Jalpāiguri 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 Chattogram
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.
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Staying in Chattogram
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Common questions
How far is Chattogram from Jalpāiguri?
561 km (348 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jalpāiguri; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jalpāiguri to Chattogram 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 Jalpāiguri and Chattogram?
Chattogram is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Chattogram?
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.