Day trip from Howrah to Bhatara
Bhatara lies 257 km (160 mi) north-east of Howrah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Bhatara is a realistic day trip from Howrah: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Howrah | Bhatara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1 million | 324,300 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Bhatara are 30 min ahead of Howrah right now, so a 4 h 11 min journey lands 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bhatara
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 tours and tickets in Bhatara
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Staying in Bhatara
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Common questions
How far is Bhatara from Howrah?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Howrah; by road roughly 313 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Howrah to Bhatara by road?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Howrah and Bhatara?
Bhatara is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Bhatara?
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.