How many trains run between Dhaka and Sylhet?

There are 4 intercity trains operating from Dhaka to Sylhet. Operating trains include: PARABAT EXPRESS (709), JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717), UPABAN EXPRESS (739), KALNI EXPRESS (773).

How do I book train tickets online from Dhaka to Sylhet?

You can book train tickets online from the official Bangladesh Railway website (eticket.railway.gov.bd) or the Rail Sheba mobile app. Register your account with your mobile number and NID, search for trains on your chosen date from Dhaka to Sylhet, select your class and seats, and make a secure mobile payment (bKash/Nagad/Cards).

Dhaka to Sylhet Train Schedule & Ticket Price [2026]

Get the 100% updated train schedule and ticket prices from Dhaka to Sylhet as of August, 2026. View timetables, weekly off-days, intermediate station lists, and an online ticket booking guide for Bangladesh Railway.

Total Trains

4 Services

Avg. Duration

6 hrs 58 mins

Starting Fare

৳380

Station Hubs: Dhaka Station Hub Sylhet Station Hub

Railway Track Alignment Map

Direct Route Map

Dhaka to Sylhet Train Timetable & Schedules

The following table contains the exact departures, arrivals, total duration, and schedule days of all direct intercity trains running from Dhaka to Sylhet. Click a train name to view its return schedule and other route alignments.

Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops Between	Off Day
PARABAT EXPRESS (709)	06:30 AM	01:00 PM	6 hrs 30 mins	10 stops	Mon
JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)	11:15 AM	07:00 PM	7 hrs 45 mins	14 stops	Tue
UPABAN EXPRESS (739)	10:00 PM	05:00 AM	7 hrs	10 stops	Wed
KALNI EXPRESS (773)	02:55 PM	09:30 PM	6 hrs 35 mins	9 stops	Fri

Dhaka to Sylhet Train Station List with Stopover Times

Want to know where each train stops? Below is the comprehensive master station list for trains operating from Dhaka to Sylhet as of August, 2026. View the exact sequence of stopovers, including arrival, departure, and halt durations at each station.

20 Stations on Route Alignment

Showing the full station sequence from origin to destination and stop times for all 4 operating trains.

Dhaka
Origin Hub

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)
Departs: 06:30 AM

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)
Departs: 11:15 AM

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)
Departs: 10:00 PM

KALNI EXPRESS (773)
Departs: 02:55 PM
Biman Bandar
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 06:53 AM | Dep: 06:58 AM
Halt: 05m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 11:38 AM | Dep: 11:43 AM
Halt: 05m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 10:23 PM | Dep: 10:28 PM
Halt: 05m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 03:17 PM | Dep: 03:22 PM
Halt: 05m
Narsingdi
Intermediate Stop

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 11:09 PM | Dep: 11:11 PM
Halt: 02m
Ashuganj
Intermediate Stop

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 12:55 PM | Dep: 12:57 PM
Halt: 02m
Bhairab Bazar
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 08:03 AM | Dep: 08:06 AM
Halt: 03m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 11:40 PM | Dep: 11:43 PM
Halt: 03m
Brahmanbaria
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 08:26 AM | Dep: 08:29 AM
Halt: 03m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 01:11 PM | Dep: 01:15 PM
Halt: 04m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 04:46 PM | Dep: 04:49 PM
Halt: 03m
Azampur
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 08:50 AM | Dep: 08:52 AM
Halt: 02m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 01:37 PM | Dep: 01:39 PM
Halt: 02m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 05:12 PM | Dep: 05:14 PM
Halt: 02m
Mukundapur
Intermediate Stop

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 01:52 PM | Dep: 01:54 PM
Halt: 02m
Harashpur
Intermediate Stop

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 02:04 PM | Dep: 02:06 PM
Halt: 02m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 05:34 PM | Dep: 05:36 PM
Halt: 02m
Montola
Intermediate Stop

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 02:30 PM | Dep: 02:33 PM
Halt: 03m
Nayapara
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 09:30 AM | Dep: 09:32 AM
Halt: 02m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 02:47 PM | Dep: 02:49 PM
Halt: 02m
Shahaji Bazar
Intermediate Stop

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 03:00 PM | Dep: 03:02 PM
Halt: 02m
Shaistaganj
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 09:52 AM | Dep: 09:55 AM
Halt: 03m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 03:21 PM | Dep: 03:24 PM
Halt: 03m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 01:22 AM | Dep: 01:25 AM
Halt: 03m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 06:12 PM | Dep: 06:15 PM
Halt: 03m
Sreemangal
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 10:32 AM | Dep: 10:35 AM
Halt: 03m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 04:01 PM | Dep: 04:04 PM
Halt: 03m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 02:09 AM | Dep: 02:11 AM
Halt: 02m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 06:52 PM | Dep: 06:55 PM
Halt: 03m
Bhanugach
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 10:54 AM | Dep: 10:56 AM
Halt: 02m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 04:23 PM | Dep: 04:25 PM
Halt: 02m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 02:30 AM | Dep: 02:32 AM
Halt: 02m
Shamshernagar
Intermediate Stop

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 02:41 AM | Dep: 02:43 AM
Halt: 02m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 07:22 PM | Dep: 07:26 PM
Halt: 04m
Kulaura
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 11:25 AM | Dep: 11:28 AM
Halt: 03m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 05:05 PM | Dep: 05:09 PM
Halt: 04m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 03:08 AM | Dep: 03:11 AM
Halt: 03m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 07:49 PM | Dep: 07:51 PM
Halt: 02m
Baramchal
Intermediate Stop

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 03:25 AM | Dep: 03:27 AM
Halt: 02m
Maijgaon
Intermediate Stop

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)

Arr: 11:55 AM | Dep: 11:57 AM
Halt: 02m

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)

Arr: 05:33 PM | Dep: 05:35 PM
Halt: 02m

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)

Arr: 03:43 AM | Dep: 03:45 AM
Halt: 02m

KALNI EXPRESS (773)

Arr: 08:20 PM | Dep: 08:23 PM
Halt: 03m
Sylhet
Terminus Hub

PARABAT EXPRESS (709)
Arrives: 01:00 PM

JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)
Arrives: 07:00 PM

UPABAN EXPRESS (739)
Arrives: 05:00 AM

KALNI EXPRESS (773)
Arrives: 09:30 PM

Dhaka to Sylhet Train Ticket Prices

The seat fare structure below represents the estimated prices for the Dhaka to Sylhet segment, calculated based on Bangladesh Railway standard mileage rates.

Class Type	Class Code	Fare (BDT)
Shovon	S	৳380
Shovon Chair	S_CHAIR	৳525
Snigdha (AC Chair) Cabin / Premium Class	SNIGDHA	৳1005
AC Seat Cabin / Premium Class	AC_S	৳1245
AC Berth Cabin / Premium Class	AC_B	৳1840

* Note: Cabin ticket prices like AC Berth (৳1840) and Snigdha/AC Chair (৳1005) provide private lockable cabins, bedding, and air conditioning for comfortable day/night travel.

How to Book Train Tickets Online

Ticket booking for the Dhaka to Sylhet route can be completed securely through the online e-ticketing framework of Bangladesh Railway.

Register or Sign In: Visit the official portal eticket.railway.gov.bd or download the "Rail Sheba" app. Register with your NID card and mobile number.
Search Route: Enter "Dhaka" in "From" and "Sylhet" in "To". Choose your journey date and preferred seat class.
Select Train & Seat: Choose from the available intercity trains (such as PARABAT EXPRESS (709) or JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717)). View the seat map layout and click to select empty seats.
Make Payment: Complete secure verification, fill in passenger names, and pay using bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or Visa/Mastercard.
Download Ticket: Your official electronic ticket (PDF) will be generated instantly. Download and save the copy; print it or keep it on your phone to show at the gate.

Online ticket booking opens 10 days in advance at 8:00 AM daily. It is highly recommended to book early, especially for AC Cabin and Snigdha classes.

Essential Travel Tips for Dhaka to Sylhet

Passenger Advice Guide

Advance Ticket Booking Advice

Online tickets open exactly 10 days prior at 8:00 AM BDT. High-demand classes like Snigdha AC Chair and AC Berths sell out quickly, so register your account and NID verification on eticket.railway.gov.bd before tickets release.

Terminal Station Arrival Time

Arrive at Dhaka Railway Station at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure. Peak travel hours can cause congestion at security checkpoints and platform gates.

Weekly Holiday / Off-Day Notice

Trains on this route observe weekly off-days on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri. Always verify the active day schedule in the timetable above before traveling on national holidays or weekends.

Alternative Highway Travel

If train tickets are unavailable, long-distance intercity express buses (AC Sleeper and Non-AC coaches) run frequently along parallel national highways between Dhaka and Sylhet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find fast, direct answers to the most common queries about the Dhaka to Sylhet train journey.

What is the train ticket price from Dhaka to Sylhet?

The ticket price for Dhaka to Sylhet trains depends on the travel class. A standard Shovon Chair ticket costs approximately ৳525, while the air-conditioned Snigdha Chair is ৳1005. For maximum comfort, premium AC Cabin Seat costs ৳1245 and AC Cabin Berth costs ৳1840.

How many trains operate from Dhaka to Sylhet?

Currently, there are 4 intercity trains operating directly along the Dhaka to Sylhet railway segment. These services include: PARABAT EXPRESS (709), JAYENTIKA EXPRESS (717), UPABAN EXPRESS (739), KALNI EXPRESS (773).

Which is the fastest train on the Dhaka to Sylhet route?

The fastest intercity express train on this route is PARABAT EXPRESS (709). It completes the total journey from Dhaka to Sylhet in approximately 6 hrs 30 mins.

What are the weekly off-days for trains on this route?

Trains on this route observe weekly off-days on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri.

How do I check train schedule status for today or tomorrow?

You can check the dynamic today/tomorrow schedule indicator at the top of this page. It automatically reads your current local day of the week (e.g. Friday, Saturday) and lists which trains are scheduled to run today or tomorrow, highlighting any weekly off-days.

Where can I find the list of intermediate station stops?

The complete stop-by-stop schedule is listed in the "Train Station List with Stopover Times" timeline section of this page. It features an interactive layout for each train service, showing exact arrival, departure, and halt times at each intermediate railway station.