Day trip from Kolkata to Tungi
Tungi lies 255 km (159 mi) north-east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 255 km (159 mi) apart, Tungi is a realistic day trip from Kolkata: about 4 h 9 min each way by road.
| Kolkata | Tungi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 337,579 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Tungi are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 4 h 9 min journey lands 4 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tungi
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 Tungi
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Staying in Tungi
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Common questions
How far is Tungi from Kolkata?
255 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata; by road roughly 312 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Tungi by road?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Tungi?
Tungi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Tungi?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.