Day trip from Dhaka to Chandannagar
Chandannagar lies 229 km (142 mi) south-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 229 km (142 mi) apart, Chandannagar is a realistic day trip from Dhaka: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
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| Dhaka | Chandannagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 180,623 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Chandannagar are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 3 h 43 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chandannagar
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 Chandannagar
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Staying in Chandannagar
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Common questions
How far is Chandannagar from Dhaka?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Chandannagar by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Chandannagar?
Chandannagar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Chandannagar?
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.