Kathmandu to Chattogram by train
Chattogram lies 886 km (551 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 1,081 km (672 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kathmandu | Chattogram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.4 million | 3.9 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Chattogram are 15 min ahead of Kathmandu right now, so a 12 h 44 min journey lands 12 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chattogram
Crossing from Nepal 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.
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Common questions
How far is Chattogram from Kathmandu?
886 km (551 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 1,081 km (672 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Chattogram by train?
About 12 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Chattogram?
Chattogram is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Chattogram?
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 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.