Nilsagar Express Train (765/766) Complete Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Nilsagar 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 765 (for Dhaka to Chilahati) and 766 (for Chilahati to Dhaka).
Nilsagar Express Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Nilsagar 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 Chilahati (765) | 06:45 AM | 04:00 PM | 9 hrs 15 mins |
| Chilahati to Dhaka (766) | 08:00 PM | 05:25 AM | 9 hrs 25 mins |
Nilsagar Express Route & Stoppage Stations List
The Nilsagar 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 Nilsagar Express.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka | Origin (Starts here) | 06:45 AM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Biman Bandar | 07:08 AM | 07:13 AM | 5 min | 0h 23m |
| 3 | Joydebpur | 07:36 AM | 07:39 AM | 3 min | 0h 23m |
| 4 | Ibrahimabad | 08:54 AM | 09:03 AM | 9 min | 1h 15m |
| 5 | Muladhuli | 10:16 AM | 10:18 AM | 2 min | 1h 13m |
| 6 | Natore | 10:57 AM | 11:00 AM | 3 min | 0h 39m |
| 7 | Ahsanganj | 11:20 AM | 11:22 AM | 2 min | 0h 20m |
| 8 | Santahar | 11:55 AM | 12:05 PM | 10 min | 0h 33m |
| 9 | Akkelpur | 12:38 PM | 12:40 PM | 2 min | 0h 33m |
| 10 | Joypurhat | 12:54 PM | 12:57 PM | 3 min | 0h 14m |
| 11 | Birampur | 01:25 PM | 01:28 PM | 3 min | 0h 28m |
| 12 | Fulbari | 01:39 PM | 01:42 PM | 3 min | 0h 11m |
| 13 | Parbatipur | 02:00 PM | 02:10 PM | 10 min | 0h 18m |
| 14 | Saidpur | 02:27 PM | 02:31 PM | 4 min | 0h 17m |
| 15 | Nilphamari | 02:50 PM | 02:55 PM | 5 min | 0h 19m |
| 16 | Domar | 03:16 PM | 03:26 PM | 10 min | 0h 21m |
| 17 | Chilahati | 04:00 PM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 0h 34m |
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilahati | Origin (Starts here) | 08:00 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Domar | 08:18 PM | 08:21 PM | 3 min | 0h 18m |
| 3 | Nilphamari | 08:37 PM | 08:40 PM | 3 min | 0h 16m |
| 4 | Saidpur | 08:59 PM | 09:04 PM | 5 min | 0h 19m |
| 5 | Parbatipur | 09:20 PM | 09:40 PM | 20 min | 0h 16m |
| 6 | Fulbari | 09:58 PM | 10:00 PM | 2 min | 0h 18m |
| 7 | Birampur | 10:11 PM | 10:14 PM | 3 min | 0h 11m |
| 8 | Joypurhat | 10:43 PM | 10:46 PM | 3 min | 0h 29m |
| 9 | Akkelpur | 11:00 PM | 11:02 PM | 2 min | 0h 14m |
| 10 | Santahar | 11:20 PM | 11:25 PM | 5 min | 0h 18m |
| 11 | Ahsanganj | 11:47 PM | 11:49 PM | 2 min | 0h 22m |
| 12 | Natore | 12:10 AM | 12:13 AM | 3 min | 0h 21m |
| 13 | Muladhuli | 01:12 AM | 01:14 AM | 2 min | 0h 59m |
| 14 | Ibrahimabad | 02:46 AM | 02:49 AM | 3 min | 1h 32m |
| 15 | Joydebpur | 04:11 AM | 04:15 AM | 4 min | 1h 22m |
| 16 | Dhaka | 05:25 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 1h 10m |
Nilsagar 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 | 490 ৳ |
| Shovon Chair | 675 ৳ |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | 1,290 ৳ |
| AC Seat | 1,605 ৳ |
| AC Berth | 2,360 ৳ |
Nilsagar Express Seat Plan & Classes
The Nilsagar 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.
Nilsagar Express Off Day
Note: The Nilsagar Express has no weekly off day. It operates 7 days a week.
How to Check Nilsagar 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.
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Dhaka
Origin (Set Boarding)Official Departure Station
Departs: 06:45 AM -
Biman Bandar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 07:08 AM)
Departs: 07:13 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Joydebpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 07:36 AM)
Departs: 07:39 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Ibrahimabad
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 09 mins (Arr: 08:54 AM)
Departs: 09:03 AM +1 hr 15 mins from prev stop -
Muladhuli
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 10:16 AM)
Departs: 10:18 AM +1 hr 13 mins from prev stop -
Natore
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 10:57 AM)
Departs: 11:00 AM +39 mins from prev stop -
Ahsanganj
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 11:20 AM)
Departs: 11:22 AM +20 mins from prev stop -
Santahar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 10 mins (Arr: 11:55 AM)
Departs: 12:05 PM +33 mins from prev stop -
Akkelpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 12:38 PM)
Departs: 12:40 PM +33 mins from prev stop -
Joypurhat
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 12:54 PM)
Departs: 12:57 PM +14 mins from prev stop -
Birampur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 01:25 PM)
Departs: 01:28 PM +28 mins from prev stop -
Fulbari
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 01:39 PM)
Departs: 01:42 PM +11 mins from prev stop -
Parbatipur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 10 mins (Arr: 02:00 PM)
Departs: 02:10 PM +18 mins from prev stop -
Saidpur
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 04 mins (Arr: 02:27 PM)
Departs: 02:31 PM +17 mins from prev stop -
Nilphamari
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 02:50 PM)
Departs: 02:55 PM +19 mins from prev stop -
Domar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 10 mins (Arr: 03:16 PM)
Departs: 03:26 PM +21 mins from prev stop -
Chilahati
Terminal (Set Boarding)Intermediate Junction stop
Arrives: 04:00 PM +34 mins from prev stop
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Direct Segment Routes (256)
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 Nilsagar Express schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:
Q What is the schedule of Nilsagar Express?
Nilsagar Express departs from Dhaka at 06:45 AM and arrives at Chilahati at 04:00 PM.
Q What is the ticket price for Nilsagar Express?
The ticket prices for Nilsagar Express range from 490 ৳ to 2,360 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.
Q Does the Nilsagar Express have a weekly off day?
No, the Nilsagar Express operates 7 days a week with no weekly off day.
Q How can I track the live location of Nilsagar Express?
To track the live location of Nilsagar Express, send an SMS with "TR 765 or TR 766" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.