Jorhat to Sylhet by train
Sylhet lies 312 km (194 mi) south-west of Jorhat, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 7 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 380 km (236 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jorhat | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 126,736 | 237,000 |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Jorhat Town railway station | Sylhet Railway Station |
Clocks in Sylhet are 30 min ahead of Jorhat right now, so a 5 h 7 min journey lands 5 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sylhet
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 trains from Jorhat to Sylhet
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Staying in Sylhet
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Common questions
How far is Sylhet from Jorhat?
312 km (194 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jorhat; by road roughly 380 km (236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jorhat to Sylhet by train?
About 5 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jorhat and Sylhet?
Sylhet is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Sylhet?
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.