Day trip from Rangpur to Purnia
Purnia lies 178 km (111 mi) west of Rangpur, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (111 mi) apart, Purnia is a realistic day trip from Rangpur: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| Rangpur | Purnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 1 million | 282,248 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Purnia are 30 min behind Rangpur right now, so a 2 h 54 min journey lands only 2 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Purnia
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 Purnia
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Staying in Purnia
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Common questions
How far is Purnia from Rangpur?
178 km (111 mi) in a straight line, west of Rangpur; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rangpur to Purnia by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rangpur and Purnia?
Purnia is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Purnia?
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.