Kolkata to Dinajpur by bus
Dinajpur lies 342 km (212 mi) north of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 417 km (259 mi) of road.
| Kolkata | Dinajpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 206,234 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Dinajpur are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 6 h 23 min journey lands 6 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dinajpur
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 Dinajpur
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Common questions
How far is Dinajpur from Kolkata?
342 km (212 mi) in a straight line, north of Kolkata; by road roughly 417 km (259 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Dinajpur by bus?
About 6 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Dinajpur?
Dinajpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Dinajpur?
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.