Munger to Dhaka by train
Dhaka lies 439 km (273 mi) south-east of Munger, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 12 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 535 km (333 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Munger | Dhaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 213,303 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Stations on record | Munger railway station, Purabsarai railway station | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station |
Clocks in Dhaka are 30 min ahead of Munger right now, so a 7 h 12 min journey lands 7 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dhaka
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 Munger to Dhaka
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Staying in Dhaka
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka. Of the 334 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (182), and 16 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,467 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dhaka
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Common questions
How far is Dhaka from Munger?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Munger; by road roughly 535 km (333 mi).
How long does it take to get from Munger to Dhaka by train?
About 7 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Munger and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Dhaka?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Dhaka?
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka, 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.