Day trip from Siliguri to Rajshahi
Rajshahi lies 260 km (162 mi) south of Siliguri, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 260 km (162 mi) apart, Rajshahi is a realistic day trip from Siliguri: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.
| Siliguri | Rajshahi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 515,574 | 763,580 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Rajshahi are 30 min ahead of Siliguri right now, so a 4 h 14 min journey lands 4 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rajshahi
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 Rajshahi
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Staying in Rajshahi
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6). Guests have left 539 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rajshahi
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Common questions
How far is Rajshahi from Siliguri?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Siliguri; by road roughly 318 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Siliguri to Rajshahi by road?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Siliguri and Rajshahi?
Rajshahi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Rajshahi?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Rajshahi?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi, 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 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.