Katihar to Rangpur by train
Rangpur lies 170 km (106 mi) east of Katihar, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 48 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 208 km (129 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Katihar | Rangpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 240,838 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Katihar Junction railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Rangpur are 30 min ahead of Katihar right now, so a 2 h 48 min journey lands 3 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rangpur
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 Katihar to Rangpur
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Staying in Rangpur
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Rangpur. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (1). Guests have left 84 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rangpur
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Common questions
How far is Rangpur from Katihar?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, east of Katihar; by road roughly 208 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Katihar to Rangpur by train?
About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Katihar and Rangpur?
Rangpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Rangpur?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Rangpur?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Rangpur, 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 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.