Major city · Bangladesh
Benapoleবেনাপোল
Stop at Benapole only to cross the border; plan 2–3 hours for immigration and bus transfer, no overnight stay needed.
Benapole is a border town in southern Bangladesh, mainly a transit point between India and Bangladesh. The only activities are crossing the border, handling visa stamps, and catching a bus to Jessore or Kolkata. Because the process takes a few hours, a half‑day visit is sufficient; there is no need for a full day or overnight unless you must rest after a long journey.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry season, smoother border operations)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon may delay crossing)
- Airports
- Jessore (JSR) · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU)
- Nights
- 0–1 (only if you must rest after travel)
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Benapole999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Benapole, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyBorder area is generally safe for travelers who keep documents handy and avoid offering money to officials.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJSR Jessore Airport (Nearest airport, about 45 km (28 mi) from the border; domestic flights from Dhaka, then bus or taxi to Benapole (check schedules)).JSR Jessore Airport (Nearest airport, about 28 mi (45 km) from the border; domestic flights from Dhaka, then bus or taxi to Benapole (check schedules)).
- Getting aroundWalk the 2 km (1.2 mi) from the immigration office to the bus stop or take a rickshaw for Tk 5.Walk the 1.2 mi (2 km) from the immigration office to the bus stop or take a rickshaw for Tk 5.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JSR Jessore Airport (Nearest airport, about 45 km (28 mi) from the border; domestic flights from Dhaka, then bus or taxi to Benapole (check schedules)) · CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Indian side; Kolkata–Dhaka direct buses change at Benapole/Petrapole, around 12 h total (check))JSR Jessore Airport (Nearest airport, about 28 mi (45 km) from the border; domestic flights from Dhaka, then bus or taxi to Benapole (check schedules)) · CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Indian side; Kolkata–Dhaka direct buses change at Benapole/Petrapole, around 12 h total (check))
Map of Benapole
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Benapole
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Bangaon · 6.5 km straight line
- Thakurnagar · 19 km straight line
- Gobardanga · 24 km straight line
- Jessore · 36 km straight line
- Ranaghat · 36 km straight line
- Chakdaha · 39 km straight line
- Dhanyakuria · 41 km straight line
- Basirhat · 42 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Benapole: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the 2 km from the immigration office to the bus stop or take a rickshaw for Tk 5. On the Indian side, taxis start at ₹900.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from the Benapole bus stand, about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the border; rickshaw Tk 5 to the standBus from the Benapole bus stand, about 1.2 mi (2 km) from the border; rickshaw Tk 5 to the stand
Nearest town with onward buses and trains; the usual first stop after clearing immigration.
Khulna
overnightDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Bus or train via Jessore
Gateway to the Sundarbans; too far for a same-day return.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus via Jessore, then onward
Lalon shrine and riverside town; plan a night, not a day trip.
Door to door: About 6 h
Bus via Jessore and Khulna
UNESCO mosque city; combine with Khulna over one or two nights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Parjatan Hotel
Rooms from Tk600 (non‑A/C) to Tk1200 (A/C); basic amenities for travelers needing a night.
Hotel Haque
Rooms from Tk100; very low‑cost option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳300–600 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic room (single or double)2 × 3 nights × BDT 800 | BDT 4,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × BDT 500 | BDT 3,000 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 1,300 per person per day, bed included | BDT 7,800 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Rickshaw (2 km) | ৳5 |
| Bus ticket Jessore (Tk 30) | ৳30 |
| Departure tax | ৳300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border staff may ask for informal payments; present your passport yourself and refuse bribes.
- Departure tax of Tk 300 is payable at Sonali Bank or collected by the bus company.
- If arriving by air, you need a “change of port” certificate to leave by road; obtain it in Dhaka (≈4 h processing).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Benapoleবেনাপোল
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
দয়া করে আমাকে এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যানPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in Dhaka; nearest Bangladeshi embassy for other nationals in Dhaka.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rickshaw Bangladeshi side: ≈ ৳5 for 2 km (1.2 mi) to bus stop≈ ৳5 for 1.2 mi (2 km) to bus stop
- Taxi Kolkata side: starts at ₹900 (≈ US$11) (check exact fare)
Say or show
- ইমিগ্রেশন অফিস কোথায়? — Where is the immigration office? (imigrēśan ōphis kōthāy?)
- আমাকে চেঞ্জ অফ পোর্ট সার্টিফিকেট দরকার — I need a change of port certificate (āmākē change of port certificate dārkār)
- কোনো ঘুষ নয়, ধন্যবাদ — No bribe, thank you (kōnō ghush noy, dhonnobad)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Benapole. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season, smoother border operations) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon may delay crossing) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Benapole
Loading…
Was this useful?