Dhaka to Bokāro by train
Bokāro lies 433 km (269 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 529 km (329 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dhaka | Bokāro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 564,319 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Bokāro are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 7 h 7 min journey lands only 6 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bokāro
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 trains from Dhaka to Bokāro
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Staying in Bokāro
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bokāro. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 130 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bokāro
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Common questions
How far is Bokāro from Dhaka?
433 km (269 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 529 km (329 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Bokāro by train?
About 7 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Bokāro?
Bokāro is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Bokāro?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Bokāro?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bokāro, 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.