Ekota Express Train (705/706) Complete Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Ekota 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 705 (for Dhaka to Panchagarh) and 706 (for Panchagarh to Dhaka).
Ekota Express Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Ekota 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 Panchagarh (705) | 10:15 AM | 09:00 PM | 10 hrs 45 mins |
| Panchagarh to Dhaka (706) | 09:10 PM | 07:20 AM | 10 hrs 10 mins |
Ekota Express Route & Stoppage Stations List
The Ekota 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 Ekota Express.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka | Origin (Starts here) | 10:15 AM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Biman Bandar | 10:38 AM | 10:43 AM | 5 min | 0h 23m |
| 3 | Joydebpur | 11:06 AM | 11:09 AM | 3 min | 0h 23m |
| 4 | Tangail | 12:03 PM | 12:05 PM | 2 min | 0h 54m |
| 5 | Ibrahimabad | 12:25 PM | 12:27 PM | 2 min | 0h 20m |
| 6 | Sh M Monsur Ali | 12:43 PM | 12:45 PM | 2 min | 0h 16m |
| 7 | Ullapara | 01:01 PM | 01:04 PM | 3 min | 0h 16m |
| 8 | Ishwardi Bypass | 02:09 PM | 02:11 PM | 2 min | 1h 5m |
| 9 | Natore | 02:53 PM | 02:57 PM | 4 min | 0h 42m |
| 10 | Santahar | 04:00 PM | 04:05 PM | 5 min | 1h 3m |
| 11 | Akkelpur | 04:25 PM | 04:27 PM | 2 min | 0h 20m |
| 12 | Joypurhat | 04:50 PM | 04:53 PM | 3 min | 0h 23m |
| 13 | Panchbibi | 05:12 PM | 05:14 PM | 2 min | 0h 19m |
| 14 | Birampur | 05:34 PM | 05:37 PM | 3 min | 0h 20m |
| 15 | Fulbari | 05:48 PM | 05:51 PM | 3 min | 0h 11m |
| 16 | Parbatipur | 06:15 PM | 06:25 PM | 10 min | 0h 24m |
| 17 | Chirirbandar | 06:40 PM | 06:42 PM | 2 min | 0h 15m |
| 18 | Dinajpur | 07:00 PM | 07:05 PM | 5 min | 0h 18m |
| 19 | Setabganj | 07:35 PM | 07:37 PM | 2 min | 0h 30m |
| 20 | Pirganj | 07:51 PM | 07:53 PM | 2 min | 0h 14m |
| 21 | Thakurgaon Road | 08:15 PM | 08:18 PM | 3 min | 0h 22m |
| 22 | Ruhia | 08:33 PM | 08:35 PM | 2 min | 0h 15m |
| 23 | Kismat | 08:42 PM | 08:44 PM | 2 min | 0h 7m |
| 24 | Panchagarh | 09:00 PM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 0h 16m |
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panchagarh | Origin (Starts here) | 09:10 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Kismat | 09:25 PM | 09:27 PM | 2 min | 0h 15m |
| 3 | Ruhia | 09:34 PM | 09:36 PM | 2 min | 0h 7m |
| 4 | Thakurgaon Road | 09:51 PM | 09:54 PM | 3 min | 0h 15m |
| 5 | Pirganj | 10:16 PM | 10:18 PM | 2 min | 0h 22m |
| 6 | Setabganj | 10:32 PM | 10:34 PM | 2 min | 0h 14m |
| 7 | Dinajpur | 11:05 PM | 11:13 PM | 8 min | 0h 31m |
| 8 | Chirirbandar | 11:30 PM | 11:32 PM | 2 min | 0h 17m |
| 9 | Parbatipur | 11:50 PM | 11:55 PM | 5 min | 0h 18m |
| 10 | Fulbari | 12:28 AM | 12:31 AM | 3 min | 0h 33m |
| 11 | Birampur | 12:42 AM | 12:45 AM | 3 min | 0h 11m |
| 12 | Panchbibi | 01:05 AM | 01:07 AM | 2 min | 0h 20m |
| 13 | Joypurhat | 01:18 AM | 01:21 AM | 3 min | 0h 11m |
| 14 | Akkelpur | 01:35 AM | 01:37 AM | 2 min | 0h 14m |
| 15 | Santahar | 01:55 AM | 02:00 AM | 5 min | 0h 18m |
| 16 | Natore | 02:41 AM | 02:44 AM | 3 min | 0h 41m |
| 17 | Ullapara | 04:12 AM | 04:15 AM | 3 min | 1h 28m |
| 18 | Ibrahimabad | 04:50 AM | 04:52 AM | 2 min | 0h 35m |
| 19 | Tangail | 05:12 AM | 05:14 AM | 2 min | 0h 20m |
| 20 | Joydebpur | 06:18 AM | 06:21 AM | 3 min | 1h 4m |
| 21 | Dhaka | 07:20 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 0h 59m |
Ekota 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 | 560 ৳ |
| Shovon Chair | 775 ৳ |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | 1,480 ৳ |
| AC Seat | 1,835 ৳ |
| AC Berth | 2,700 ৳ |
Ekota Express Seat Plan & Classes
The Ekota 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.
Ekota Express Off Day
Note: The Ekota Express has no weekly off day. It operates 7 days a week.
How to Check Ekota 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: 10:15 AM -
Biman Bandar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 10:38 AM)
Departs: 10:43 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Joydebpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 11:06 AM)
Departs: 11:09 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Tangail
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 12:03 PM)
Departs: 12:05 PM +54 mins from prev stop -
Ibrahimabad
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 12:25 PM)
Departs: 12:27 PM +20 mins from prev stop -
Sh M Monsur Ali
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 12:43 PM)
Departs: 12:45 PM +16 mins from prev stop -
Ullapara
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 01:01 PM)
Departs: 01:04 PM +16 mins from prev stop -
Ishwardi Bypass
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 02:09 PM)
Departs: 02:11 PM +1 hr 5 mins from prev stop -
Natore
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 04 mins (Arr: 02:53 PM)
Departs: 02:57 PM +42 mins from prev stop -
Santahar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 04:00 PM)
Departs: 04:05 PM +1 hr 3 mins from prev stop -
Akkelpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 04:25 PM)
Departs: 04:27 PM +20 mins from prev stop -
Joypurhat
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 04:50 PM)
Departs: 04:53 PM +23 mins from prev stop -
Panchbibi
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 05:12 PM)
Departs: 05:14 PM +19 mins from prev stop -
Birampur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 05:34 PM)
Departs: 05:37 PM +20 mins from prev stop -
Fulbari
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 05:48 PM)
Departs: 05:51 PM +11 mins from prev stop -
Parbatipur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 10 mins (Arr: 06:15 PM)
Departs: 06:25 PM +24 mins from prev stop -
Chirirbandar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:40 PM)
Departs: 06:42 PM +15 mins from prev stop -
Dinajpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 07:00 PM)
Departs: 07:05 PM +18 mins from prev stop -
Setabganj
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:35 PM)
Departs: 07:37 PM +30 mins from prev stop -
Pirganj
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:51 PM)
Departs: 07:53 PM +14 mins from prev stop -
Thakurgaon Road
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 08:15 PM)
Departs: 08:18 PM +22 mins from prev stop -
Ruhia
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:33 PM)
Departs: 08:35 PM +15 mins from prev stop -
Kismat
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:42 PM)
Departs: 08:44 PM +7 mins from prev stop -
Panchagarh
Terminal (Set Boarding)Intermediate Junction stop
Arrives: 09:00 PM +16 mins from prev stop
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Direct Segment Routes (486)
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 Ekota Express schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:
Q What is the schedule of Ekota Express?
Ekota Express departs from Dhaka at 10:15 AM and arrives at Panchagarh at 09:00 PM.
Q What is the ticket price for Ekota Express?
The ticket prices for Ekota Express range from 560 ৳ to 2,700 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.
Q Does the Ekota Express have a weekly off day?
No, the Ekota Express operates 7 days a week with no weekly off day.
Q How can I track the live location of Ekota Express?
To track the live location of Ekota Express, send an SMS with "TR 705 or TR 706" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.