Katihar to Siliguri by train
Siliguri lies 156 km (97 mi) north-east of Katihar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 59 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 190 km (118 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Katihar | Siliguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 240,838 | 515,574 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Katihar Junction railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Katihar to Siliguri
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Staying in Siliguri
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 3 are five-star. Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 12,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Siliguri from Katihar?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Katihar; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Katihar to Siliguri by train?
About 2 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Katihar and Siliguri?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Siliguri?
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri, 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.