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Meghna Express Train (729/730) Complete Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Meghna 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 729 (for Chattogram to Chandpur) and 730 (for Chandpur to Chattogram).

Total Duration 3 hrs 53 mins
Stoppage Stations 12 Stops
Weekly Schedule Daily (7 Days)
Weekly Off-Days None

Meghna Express Time Schedule & Time Table

Updated for July, 2026

Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Meghna 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
Chattogram to Chandpur (729) 05:15 PM 09:25 PM 3 hrs 53 mins
Chandpur to Chattogram (730) 05:00 AM 09:00 AM 4 hrs

Meghna Express Route & Stoppage Stations List

The Meghna 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.

Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations

Direction 1: Chattogram to Chandpur (729)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Chattogram Origin (Starts here) 05:15 PM -- --
2 Kumira 05:40 PM 05:42 PM 2 min 0h 25m
3 Feni 06:40 PM 06:43 PM 3 min 0h 58m
4 Hasanpur 07:05 PM 07:07 PM 2 min 0h 22m
5 Nangolkot 07:15 PM 07:17 PM 2 min 0h 8m
6 Laksam 07:35 PM 07:55 PM 20 min 0h 18m
7 Chitoshi Road 08:10 PM 08:12 PM 2 min 0h 15m
8 Meher 08:21 PM 08:23 PM 2 min 0h 9m
9 Hajiganj 08:37 PM 08:39 PM 2 min 0h 14m
10 Modhu Road 08:52 PM 08:54 PM 2 min 0h 13m
11 Chandpur Court 09:08 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 14m
12 Chandpur 09:25 PM Terminates (Ends here) -- NaNh NaNm
Direction 2: Chandpur to Chattogram (730)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Chandpur Origin (Starts here) 05:00 AM -- --
2 Chandpur Court 05:05 AM 05:07 AM 2 min 0h 5m
3 Modhu Road 05:22 AM 05:24 AM 2 min 0h 15m
4 Hajiganj 05:35 AM 05:37 AM 2 min 0h 11m
5 Meher 05:50 AM 05:52 AM 2 min 0h 13m
6 Chitoshi Road 06:04 AM 06:06 AM 2 min 0h 12m
7 Laksam 06:20 AM 06:40 AM 20 min 0h 14m
8 Nangolkot 06:54 AM 06:56 AM 2 min 0h 14m
9 Hasanpur 07:03 AM 07:05 AM 2 min 0h 7m
10 Feni 07:27 AM 07:30 AM 3 min 0h 22m
11 Kumira 08:30 AM 08:32 AM 2 min 1h 0m
12 Chattogram 09:00 AM Terminates (Ends here) -- 0h 28m

Meghna 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 230 ৳
Shovon Chair 320 ৳
Snigdha (AC Chair) 615 ৳
AC Seat 765 ৳
AC Berth 1,135 ৳

Meghna Express Seat Plan & Classes

The Meghna 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.

Snigdha (AC) 2x2 Rows • Cushioned Seats • Air Conditioned
Shovon Chair 3x2 Rows • Budget Friendly • High back support
AC Berth Sleeper Compartment • Night Transit Comfort

Meghna Express Off Day

Note: The Meghna Express has no weekly off day. It operates 7 days a week.

How to Check Meghna 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).

Step 1: Write SMS

Create a new text message. Type the tracking command code exactly as shown below:

TR 729
Step 2: Send Message

Send this SMS to the official Bangladesh Railway short-code terminal number:

16318
Step 3: Instant Feedback

You will instantly receive a return text message outlining the last parsed station pass, delay minutes, and live speed.

* SMS carrier rates apply.

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.

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  1. Chattogram

    Origin (Set Boarding)

    Official Departure Station

    Departs: 05:15 PM

  2. Kumira

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 05:40 PM)

    Departs: 05:42 PM +25 mins from prev stop

  3. Feni

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 06:40 PM)

    Departs: 06:43 PM +58 mins from prev stop

  4. Hasanpur

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:05 PM)

    Departs: 07:07 PM +22 mins from prev stop

  5. Nangolkot

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:15 PM)

    Departs: 07:17 PM +8 mins from prev stop

  6. Laksam

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 20 mins (Arr: 07:35 PM)

    Departs: 07:55 PM +18 mins from prev stop

  7. Chitoshi Road

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:10 PM)

    Departs: 08:12 PM +15 mins from prev stop

  8. Meher

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:21 PM)

    Departs: 08:23 PM +9 mins from prev stop

  9. Hajiganj

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:37 PM)

    Departs: 08:39 PM +14 mins from prev stop

  10. Modhu Road

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:52 PM)

    Departs: 08:54 PM +13 mins from prev stop

  11. Chandpur Court

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: --- mins (Arr: 09:08 PM)

    Arrives: 09:08 PM +14 mins from prev stop

  12. Chandpur

    Terminal (Set Boarding)

    Intermediate Junction stop

    Arrives: 09:25 PM + from prev stop

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Direct Segment Routes (132)

This train serves the following direct segment routes. Major hub connections are shown below. Click any link to view specialized timetables and ticketing details.

Chattogram Kumira
Duration: 25 mins
Chattogram Feni
Duration: 1 hr 25 mins
Chattogram Hasanpur
Duration: 1 hr 50 mins
Chattogram Nangolkot
Duration: 2 hrs
Chattogram Laksam
Duration: 2 hrs 20 mins
Chattogram Chitoshi Road
Duration: 2 hrs 55 mins
Chattogram Meher
Duration: 3 hrs 6 mins
Chattogram Hajiganj
Duration: 3 hrs 22 mins
Chattogram Modhu Road
Duration: 3 hrs 37 mins

View All Intermediate Station-to-Station Fares
Chattogram to Chandpur Court 3 hrs 53 mins → Chattogram to Chandpur 3 hrs 53 mins → Kumira to Feni 58 mins → Kumira to Hasanpur 1 hr 23 mins → Kumira to Nangolkot 1 hr 33 mins → Kumira to Laksam 1 hr 53 mins → Kumira to Chitoshi Road 2 hrs 28 mins → Kumira to Meher 2 hrs 39 mins → Kumira to Hajiganj 2 hrs 55 mins → Kumira to Modhu Road 3 hrs 10 mins → Kumira to Chandpur Court 3 hrs 26 mins → Kumira to Chandpur 3 hrs 26 mins → Feni to Hasanpur 22 mins → Feni to Nangolkot 32 mins → Feni to Laksam 52 mins → Feni to Chitoshi Road 1 hr 27 mins → Feni to Meher 1 hr 38 mins → Feni to Hajiganj 1 hr 54 mins → Feni to Modhu Road 2 hrs 9 mins → Feni to Chandpur Court 2 hrs 25 mins → Feni to Chandpur 2 hrs 25 mins → Hasanpur to Nangolkot 8 mins → Hasanpur to Laksam 28 mins → Hasanpur to Chitoshi Road 1 hr 3 mins → Hasanpur to Meher 1 hr 14 mins → Hasanpur to Hajiganj 1 hr 30 mins → Hasanpur to Modhu Road 1 hr 45 mins → Hasanpur to Chandpur Court 2 hrs 1 min → Hasanpur to Chandpur 2 hrs 1 min → Nangolkot to Laksam 18 mins → Nangolkot to Chitoshi Road 53 mins → Nangolkot to Meher 1 hr 4 mins → Nangolkot to Hajiganj 1 hr 20 mins → Nangolkot to Modhu Road 1 hr 35 mins → Nangolkot to Chandpur Court 1 hr 51 mins → Nangolkot to Chandpur 1 hr 51 mins → Laksam to Chitoshi Road 15 mins → Laksam to Meher 26 mins → Laksam to Hajiganj 42 mins → Laksam to Modhu Road 57 mins → Laksam to Chandpur Court 1 hr 13 mins → Laksam to Chandpur 1 hr 13 mins → Chitoshi Road to Meher 9 mins → Chitoshi Road to Hajiganj 25 mins → Chitoshi Road to Modhu Road 40 mins → Chitoshi Road to Chandpur Court 56 mins → Chitoshi Road to Chandpur 56 mins → Meher to Hajiganj 14 mins → Meher to Modhu Road 29 mins → Meher to Chandpur Court 45 mins → Meher to Chandpur 45 mins → Hajiganj to Modhu Road 13 mins → Hajiganj to Chandpur Court 29 mins → Hajiganj to Chandpur 29 mins → Modhu Road to Chandpur Court 14 mins → Modhu Road to Chandpur 14 mins → Chandpur Court to Chandpur → Chandpur to Chandpur Court 5 mins → Chandpur to Modhu Road 22 mins → Chandpur to Hajiganj 35 mins → Chandpur to Meher 50 mins → Chandpur to Chitoshi Road 1 hr 4 mins → Chandpur to Laksam 1 hr 20 mins → Chandpur to Nangolkot 1 hr 54 mins → Chandpur to Hasanpur 2 hrs 3 mins → Chandpur to Feni 2 hrs 27 mins → Chandpur to Kumira 3 hrs 30 mins → Chandpur to Chattogram 4 hrs → Chandpur Court to Modhu Road 15 mins → Chandpur Court to Hajiganj 28 mins → Chandpur Court to Meher 43 mins → Chandpur Court to Chitoshi Road 57 mins → Chandpur Court to Laksam 1 hr 13 mins → Chandpur Court to Nangolkot 1 hr 47 mins → Chandpur Court to Hasanpur 1 hr 56 mins → Chandpur Court to Feni 2 hrs 20 mins → Chandpur Court to Kumira 3 hrs 23 mins → Chandpur Court to Chattogram 3 hrs 53 mins → Modhu Road to Hajiganj 11 mins → Modhu Road to Meher 26 mins → Modhu Road to Chitoshi Road 40 mins → Modhu Road to Laksam 56 mins → Modhu Road to Nangolkot 1 hr 30 mins → Modhu Road to Hasanpur 1 hr 39 mins → Modhu Road to Feni 2 hrs 3 mins → Modhu Road to Kumira 3 hrs 6 mins → Modhu Road to Chattogram 3 hrs 36 mins → Hajiganj to Meher 13 mins → Hajiganj to Chitoshi Road 27 mins → Hajiganj to Laksam 43 mins → Hajiganj to Nangolkot 1 hr 17 mins → Hajiganj to Hasanpur 1 hr 26 mins → Hajiganj to Feni 1 hr 50 mins → Hajiganj to Kumira 2 hrs 53 mins → Hajiganj to Chattogram 3 hrs 23 mins → Meher to Chitoshi Road 12 mins → Meher to Laksam 28 mins → Meher to Nangolkot 1 hr 2 mins → Meher to Hasanpur 1 hr 11 mins → Meher to Feni 1 hr 35 mins → Meher to Kumira 2 hrs 38 mins → Meher to Chattogram 3 hrs 8 mins → Chitoshi Road to Laksam 14 mins → Chitoshi Road to Nangolkot 48 mins → Chitoshi Road to Hasanpur 57 mins → Chitoshi Road to Feni 1 hr 21 mins → Chitoshi Road to Kumira 2 hrs 24 mins → Chitoshi Road to Chattogram 2 hrs 54 mins → Laksam to Nangolkot 14 mins → Laksam to Hasanpur 23 mins → Laksam to Feni 47 mins → Laksam to Kumira 1 hr 50 mins → Laksam to Chattogram 2 hrs 20 mins → Nangolkot to Hasanpur 7 mins → Nangolkot to Feni 31 mins → Nangolkot to Kumira 1 hr 34 mins → Nangolkot to Chattogram 2 hrs 4 mins → Hasanpur to Feni 22 mins → Hasanpur to Kumira 1 hr 25 mins → Hasanpur to Chattogram 1 hr 55 mins → Feni to Kumira 1 hr → Feni to Chattogram 1 hr 30 mins → Kumira to Chattogram 28 mins →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find accurate, up-to-date answers to common queries about the Meghna Express schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:

Q What is the schedule of Meghna Express?

Meghna Express departs from Chattogram at 05:15 PM and arrives at Chandpur at 09:25 PM.

Q What is the ticket price for Meghna Express?

The ticket prices for Meghna Express range from 230 ৳ to 1,135 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.

Q Does the Meghna Express have a weekly off day?

No, the Meghna Express operates 7 days a week with no weekly off day.

Q How can I track the live location of Meghna Express?

To track the live location of Meghna Express, send an SMS with "TR 729 or TR 730" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.