Sylhet to Jorhat by train
Jorhat lies 312 km (194 mi) north-east of Sylhet, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 380 km (236 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sylhet | Jorhat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 237,000 | 126,736 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Sylhet Railway Station | Jorhat Town railway station |
Clocks in Jorhat are 30 min behind Sylhet right now, so a 5 h 7 min journey lands only 4 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jorhat
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book trains from Sylhet to Jorhat
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Staying in Jorhat
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Common questions
How far is Jorhat from Sylhet?
312 km (194 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sylhet; by road roughly 380 km (236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sylhet to Jorhat by train?
About 5 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sylhet and Jorhat?
Jorhat is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Jorhat?
The Rupee (INR).
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.