Dhaka to Puri by train
Puri lies 643 km (399 mi) south-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 784 km (487 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dhaka | Puri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 200,564 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station | Puri railway station |
Clocks in Puri are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 10 h 34 min journey lands only 10 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puri
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 Puri
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Staying in Puri
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Common questions
How far is Puri from Dhaka?
643 km (399 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 784 km (487 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Puri by train?
About 10 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Puri?
Puri is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Puri?
The Rupee (INR).
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.