Kolkata to Tangail by train
Tangail lies 246 km (153 mi) north-east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 2 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 300 km (186 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Tangail | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 180,144 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station | Tangail railway station |
Clocks in Tangail are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 4 h 2 min journey lands 4 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tangail
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 trains from Kolkata to Tangail
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Staying in Tangail
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Common questions
How far is Tangail from Kolkata?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata; by road roughly 300 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Tangail by train?
About 4 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Tangail?
Tangail is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Tangail?
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.