Kolkata to Cox’s Bāzār by bus
Cox’s Bāzār lies 396 km (246 mi) east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 483 km (300 mi) of road.
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| Kolkata | Cox’s Bāzār | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 253,788 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Cox’s Bāzār are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 7 h 21 min journey lands 7 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cox’s Bāzār
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 buses from Kolkata to Cox’s Bāzār
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Staying in Cox’s Bāzār
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Common questions
How far is Cox’s Bāzār from Kolkata?
396 km (246 mi) in a straight line, east of Kolkata; by road roughly 483 km (300 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Cox’s Bāzār by bus?
About 7 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Cox’s Bāzār?
Cox’s Bāzār is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Cox’s Bāzār?
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.