Driving from Shimla to Chattogram
Chattogram lies 1,750 km (1,087 mi) south-east of Shimla, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 2,135 km (1,327 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Shimla | Chattogram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 173,503 | 3.9 million |
| Elevation | 2,073 m (6,801 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Chattogram are 30 min ahead of Shimla right now, so a 26 h 41 min journey lands 27 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chattogram
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 Chattogram
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Common questions
How far is Chattogram from Shimla?
1,750 km (1,087 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shimla; by road roughly 2,135 km (1,327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shimla to Chattogram by car?
About 26 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimla and Chattogram?
Chattogram is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Chattogram?
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.