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Siliguri to Chattogram by train

Chattogram lies 596 km (370 mi) south-east of Siliguri, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 9 h 47 min at the speeds typical of India and Bangladesh rail, over roughly 727 km (451 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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SiliguriChattogram
CountryIndiaBangladesh
Population515,5743.9 million
Elevation124 m (407 ft)15 m (49 ft)
Time nowUTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata)UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

Clocks in Chattogram are 30 min ahead of Siliguri right now, so a 9 h 47 min journey lands 10 h 17 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Chattogram

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 Siliguri to Chattogram

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Staying in Chattogram

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Common questions

How far is Chattogram from Siliguri?

596 km (370 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Siliguri; by road roughly 727 km (451 mi).

How long does it take to get from Siliguri to Chattogram by train?

About 9 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Siliguri and Chattogram?

Chattogram is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).

What currency do I need in Chattogram?

The Taka (BDT).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.