Day trip from Kolkata to Farīdpur
Farīdpur lies 191 km (118 mi) north-east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 191 km (118 mi) apart, Farīdpur is a realistic day trip from Kolkata: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
| Kolkata | Farīdpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 112,187 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Farīdpur are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 3 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Farīdpur
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 Farīdpur
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Staying in Farīdpur
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Common questions
How far is Farīdpur from Kolkata?
191 km (118 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Farīdpur by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Farīdpur?
Farīdpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Farīdpur?
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.