Day trip from Rajshahi to Jalpāiguri
Jalpāiguri lies 239 km (148 mi) north of Rajshahi, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 239 km (148 mi) apart, Jalpāiguri is a realistic day trip from Rajshahi: about 3 h 53 min each way by road.
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| Rajshahi | Jalpāiguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 763,580 | 107,832 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Jalpāiguri are 30 min behind Rajshahi right now, so a 3 h 53 min journey lands only 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jalpāiguri
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Jalpāiguri
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Staying in Jalpāiguri
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Common questions
How far is Jalpāiguri from Rajshahi?
239 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north of Rajshahi; by road roughly 291 km (181 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rajshahi to Jalpāiguri by road?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rajshahi and Jalpāiguri?
Jalpāiguri is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Jalpāiguri?
The Rupee (INR).
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.