Banalata Express Train (791/792) Complete Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Banalata Express, a prominent intercity express train operating in Bangladesh under Bangladesh Railway. Known for its speed, punctuality, and comfortable seating classes, it connects key regional hubs smoothly. The official train codes are 791 (for Dhaka to Chapainawabganj) and 792 (for Chapainawabganj to Dhaka).
Banalata Express Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Banalata Express. This summary highlights departures, arrivals, and travel times across the routes. Use this schedule to coordinate your transit details accurately.
| Route Direction | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka to Chapainawabganj (791) | 01:30 PM | 07:15 PM | 5 hrs 45 mins |
| Chapainawabganj to Dhaka (792) | 06:00 AM | 11:35 AM | 5 hrs 35 mins |
Banalata Express Route & Stoppage Stations List
The Banalata Express travels a carefully scheduled course, stopping only at high-priority intercity junctions. The sequence below shows the stations chronologically. Make sure to plan your boarding or deboarding according to these designated stoppage points.
Route Map
This schematic diagram represents the independent stoppage sequence for both directions of Banalata Express.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka | Origin (Starts here) | 01:30 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Biman Bandar | 01:53 PM | 01:58 PM | 5 min | 0h 23m |
| 3 | Rajshahi | 05:45 PM | 06:05 PM | 20 min | 3h 47m |
| 4 | Chapainawabganj | 07:15 PM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 1h 10m |
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapainawabganj | Origin (Starts here) | 06:00 AM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Rajshahi | 06:50 AM | 07:00 AM | 10 min | 0h 50m |
| 3 | Dhaka | 11:35 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 4h 35m |
Banalata Express Ticket Price
Ticket prices are set strictly in accordance with Bangladesh Railway's official distance matrices. Below is a simple class-by-class pricing directory for the full-length intercity route.
| Seat Class | Fare (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Shovon | 320 ৳ |
| Shovon Chair | 445 ৳ |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | 850 ৳ |
| AC Seat | 1,055 ৳ |
| AC Berth | 1,560 ৳ |
Banalata Express Seat Plan & Classes
The Banalata Express offers multiple carriage categories to suit varying passenger preferences, including Snigdha (AC Chair), Shovon Chair, and comfortable AC Berth sleeper cabins. The coaches utilize modern materials designed for safety and ease of travel.
The seat plan for the Snigdha (AC Chair) carriages is arranged in a spacious 2x2 setup with adjustable backrests. The budget-oriented Shovon Chair coaches are organized in a standard intercity 3x2 seating configuration to maximize carriage volume. The total passenger capacity for each run is designed to comfortably support approximately 700 to 800 travelers across all joined coaches.
Banalata Express Off Day
Note: The Banalata Express operates 6 days a week. The weekly off day is Fri.
How to Check Banalata Express Train Location (Live Tracking)
Bangladesh Railway provides real-time location feedback via SMS-based transit cellular telemetry. Passengers can easily query the current station position and coordinates from any active Bangladeshi mobile operator (including Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, Teletalk, or Airtel).
Create a new text message. Type the tracking command code exactly as shown below:
Send this SMS to the official Bangladesh Railway short-code terminal number:
You will instantly receive a return text message outlining the last parsed station pass, delay minutes, and live speed.
Interactive Route Station Timetable & Fare Calculator
Select your boarding and destination stations directly from the timeline to dynamically view custom class fares and step-by-step durations.
Click stations on the timeline to select boarding & destination
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Dhaka
Origin (Set Boarding)Official Departure Station
Departs: 01:30 PM -
Biman Bandar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 01:53 PM)
Departs: 01:58 PM +23 mins from prev stop -
Rajshahi
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 20 mins (Arr: 05:45 PM)
Departs: 06:05 PM +3 hrs 47 mins from prev stop -
Chapainawabganj
Terminal (Set Boarding)Intermediate Junction stop
Arrives: 07:15 PM +1 hr 10 mins from prev stop
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Direct Segment Routes (9)
This train serves the following direct segment routes. Major hub connections are shown below. Click any link to view specialized timetables and ticketing details.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find accurate, up-to-date answers to common queries about the Banalata Express schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:
Q What is the schedule of Banalata Express?
Banalata Express departs from Dhaka at 01:30 PM and arrives at Chapainawabganj at 07:15 PM.
Q What is the ticket price for Banalata Express?
The ticket prices for Banalata Express range from 320 ৳ to 1,560 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.
Q Does the Banalata Express have a weekly off day?
Yes, the Banalata Express has weekly off days on Fri.
Q How can I track the live location of Banalata Express?
To track the live location of Banalata Express, send an SMS with "TR 791 or TR 792" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.