The 6 Best Day Trips from Khulna
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 6 good day trips from Khulna, Bangladesh, led by Dhaka, Kolkata, Howrah. The closest is Bārāsat, about 1 hr 45 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Khulna at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 132 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kolkata | 126 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Howrah | 130 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Maheshtala | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Tungi | 148 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Bārāsat | 111 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Khulna
- 1
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Khulna4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Greek Memorial.
Also nearby: Pallabi, Mirpur Model Thana, Kafrul, Bhatara.
- 2
Kolkata, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km west of Khulna4 hr round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
Also nearby: Bhātpāra, Shyamnagar, Rajpur Sonarpur, Pānihāti, Kāmārhāti.
- 3
Howrah, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km west of Khulna4 hr round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 4
Maheshtala, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Khulna4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Tungi, Bangladesh
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Khulna4 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Bārāsat, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Khulna3 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Khulna to Dhaka
A realistic pace for Dhaka, 132 km from Khulna. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Khulna
- 09:35Arrive in Dhaka (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Greek Memorial
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dhaka
- 15:35Head back to Khulna
- 17:40Home in Khulna
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Khulna?
- The best day trips from Khulna are Dhaka, Kolkata, Howrah, Maheshtala, Tungi. The closest is Bārāsat, about 1 hr 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Khulna?
- Bārāsat is the closest, 111 km west of Khulna, roughly 1 hr 45 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Khulna for a day out?
- Dhaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km north-east of Khulna and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Khulna?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tungi at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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