Dhaka to Cuttack by train
Cuttack lies 590 km (366 mi) south-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 719 km (447 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dhaka | Cuttack | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 610,189 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 30 m (98 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 Cuttack are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 9 h 41 min journey lands only 9 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cuttack
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 Cuttack
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Staying in Cuttack
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Cuttack. Of the 38 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25). Guests have left 225 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cuttack
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Common questions
How far is Cuttack from Dhaka?
590 km (366 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 719 km (447 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Cuttack by train?
About 9 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Cuttack?
Cuttack is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Cuttack?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Cuttack?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Cuttack, 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.