Siliguri to Rangpur by train
Rangpur lies 135 km (84 mi) south-east of Siliguri, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 13 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 165 km (102 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Siliguri | Rangpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 515,574 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Rangpur are 30 min ahead of Siliguri right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rangpur
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 Siliguri to Rangpur
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Staying in Rangpur
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Rangpur. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (1). Guests have left 84 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rangpur
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Common questions
How far is Rangpur from Siliguri?
135 km (84 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Siliguri; by road roughly 165 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Siliguri to Rangpur by train?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Siliguri and Rangpur?
Rangpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Rangpur?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Rangpur?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Rangpur, bookable on this site.
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.