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Parabat Express Train (709/710) Complete Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Parabat 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 709 (for Dhaka to Sylhet) and 710 (for Sylhet to Dhaka).

Total Duration 6 hrs 30 mins
Stoppage Stations 12 Stops
Weekly Schedule 6 Days / Week
Weekly Off-Days Mon

Parabat Express Time Schedule & Time Table

Updated for July, 2026

Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Parabat 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 Sylhet (709) 06:30 AM 01:00 PM 6 hrs 30 mins
Sylhet to Dhaka (710) 04:00 PM 10:40 PM 6 hrs 12 mins

Parabat Express Route & Stoppage Stations List

The Parabat 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: Dhaka to Sylhet (709)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Dhaka Origin (Starts here) 06:30 AM -- --
2 Biman Bandar 06:53 AM 06:58 AM 5 min 0h 23m
3 Bhairab Bazar 08:03 AM 08:06 AM 3 min 1h 5m
4 Brahmanbaria 08:26 AM 08:29 AM 3 min 0h 20m
5 Azampur 08:50 AM 08:52 AM 2 min 0h 21m
6 Nayapara 09:30 AM 09:32 AM 2 min 0h 38m
7 Shaistaganj 09:52 AM 09:55 AM 3 min 0h 20m
8 Sreemangal 10:32 AM 10:35 AM 3 min 0h 37m
9 Bhanugach 10:54 AM 10:56 AM 2 min 0h 19m
10 Kulaura 11:25 AM 11:28 AM 3 min 0h 29m
11 Maijgaon 11:55 AM 11:57 AM 2 min 0h 27m
12 Sylhet 01:00 PM Terminates (Ends here) -- 1h 3m
Direction 2: Sylhet to Dhaka (710)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Sylhet Origin (Starts here) 04:00 PM -- --
2 Maijgaon 04:39 PM 04:41 PM 2 min 0h 39m
3 Kulaura 05:06 PM 05:09 PM 3 min 0h 25m
4 Bhanugach 05:39 PM 05:41 PM 2 min 0h 30m
5 Sreemangal 05:59 PM 06:02 PM 3 min 0h 18m
6 Shaistaganj 06:46 PM 06:49 PM 3 min 0h 44m
7 Nayapara 07:10 PM 07:12 PM 2 min 0h 21m
8 Azampur 08:05 PM 08:07 PM 2 min 0h 53m
9 Brahmanbaria 08:30 PM 08:34 PM 4 min 0h 23m
10 Bhairab Bazar 08:55 PM 08:58 PM 3 min 0h 21m
11 Biman Bandar 10:12 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 1h 14m
12 Dhaka 10:40 PM Terminates (Ends here) -- NaNh NaNm

Parabat 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 355 ৳
Shovon Chair 495 ৳
Snigdha (AC Chair) 945 ৳
AC Seat 1,175 ৳
AC Berth 1,730 ৳

Parabat Express Seat Plan & Classes

The Parabat 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

Parabat Express Off Day

Note: The Parabat Express operates 6 days a week. The weekly off day is Mon.

How to Check Parabat 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 709
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. Dhaka

    Origin (Set Boarding)

    Official Departure Station

    Departs: 06:30 AM

  2. Biman Bandar

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 06:53 AM)

    Departs: 06:58 AM +23 mins from prev stop

  3. Bhairab Bazar

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 08:03 AM)

    Departs: 08:06 AM +1 hr 5 mins from prev stop

  4. Brahmanbaria

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 08:26 AM)

    Departs: 08:29 AM +20 mins from prev stop

  5. Azampur

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:50 AM)

    Departs: 08:52 AM +21 mins from prev stop

  6. Nayapara

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 09:30 AM)

    Departs: 09:32 AM +38 mins from prev stop

  7. Shaistaganj

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 09:52 AM)

    Departs: 09:55 AM +20 mins from prev stop

  8. Sreemangal

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 10:32 AM)

    Departs: 10:35 AM +37 mins from prev stop

  9. Bhanugach

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 10:54 AM)

    Departs: 10:56 AM +19 mins from prev stop

  10. Kulaura

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 11:25 AM)

    Departs: 11:28 AM +29 mins from prev stop

  11. Maijgaon

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 11:55 AM)

    Departs: 11:57 AM +27 mins from prev stop

  12. Sylhet

    Terminal (Set Boarding)

    Intermediate Junction stop

    Arrives: 01:00 PM +1 hr 3 mins 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.

Dhaka Biman Bandar
Duration: 23 mins
Dhaka Bhairab Bazar
Duration: 1 hr 33 mins
Dhaka Brahmanbaria
Duration: 1 hr 56 mins
Dhaka Azampur
Duration: 2 hrs 20 mins
Dhaka Nayapara
Duration: 3 hrs
Dhaka Shaistaganj
Duration: 3 hrs 22 mins
Dhaka Sreemangal
Duration: 4 hrs 2 mins
Dhaka Bhanugach
Duration: 4 hrs 24 mins
Dhaka Kulaura
Duration: 4 hrs 55 mins

View All Intermediate Station-to-Station Fares
Dhaka to Maijgaon 5 hrs 25 mins → Dhaka to Sylhet 6 hrs 30 mins → Biman Bandar to Bhairab Bazar 1 hr 5 mins → Biman Bandar to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 28 mins → Biman Bandar to Azampur 1 hr 52 mins → Biman Bandar to Nayapara 2 hrs 32 mins → Biman Bandar to Shaistaganj 2 hrs 54 mins → Biman Bandar to Sreemangal 3 hrs 34 mins → Biman Bandar to Bhanugach 3 hrs 56 mins → Biman Bandar to Kulaura 4 hrs 27 mins → Biman Bandar to Maijgaon 4 hrs 57 mins → Biman Bandar to Sylhet 6 hrs 2 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Brahmanbaria 20 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Azampur 44 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Nayapara 1 hr 24 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Shaistaganj 1 hr 46 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Sreemangal 2 hrs 26 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Bhanugach 2 hrs 48 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Kulaura 3 hrs 19 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Maijgaon 3 hrs 49 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Sylhet 4 hrs 54 mins → Brahmanbaria to Azampur 21 mins → Brahmanbaria to Nayapara 1 hr 1 min → Brahmanbaria to Shaistaganj 1 hr 23 mins → Brahmanbaria to Sreemangal 2 hrs 3 mins → Brahmanbaria to Bhanugach 2 hrs 25 mins → Brahmanbaria to Kulaura 2 hrs 56 mins → Brahmanbaria to Maijgaon 3 hrs 26 mins → Brahmanbaria to Sylhet 4 hrs 31 mins → Azampur to Nayapara 38 mins → Azampur to Shaistaganj 1 hr → Azampur to Sreemangal 1 hr 40 mins → Azampur to Bhanugach 2 hrs 2 mins → Azampur to Kulaura 2 hrs 33 mins → Azampur to Maijgaon 3 hrs 3 mins → Azampur to Sylhet 4 hrs 8 mins → Nayapara to Shaistaganj 20 mins → Nayapara to Sreemangal 1 hr → Nayapara to Bhanugach 1 hr 22 mins → Nayapara to Kulaura 1 hr 53 mins → Nayapara to Maijgaon 2 hrs 23 mins → Nayapara to Sylhet 3 hrs 28 mins → Shaistaganj to Sreemangal 37 mins → Shaistaganj to Bhanugach 59 mins → Shaistaganj to Kulaura 1 hr 30 mins → Shaistaganj to Maijgaon 2 hrs → Shaistaganj to Sylhet 3 hrs 5 mins → Sreemangal to Bhanugach 19 mins → Sreemangal to Kulaura 50 mins → Sreemangal to Maijgaon 1 hr 20 mins → Sreemangal to Sylhet 2 hrs 25 mins → Bhanugach to Kulaura 29 mins → Bhanugach to Maijgaon 59 mins → Bhanugach to Sylhet 2 hrs 4 mins → Kulaura to Maijgaon 27 mins → Kulaura to Sylhet 1 hr 32 mins → Maijgaon to Sylhet 1 hr 3 mins → Sylhet to Maijgaon 39 mins → Sylhet to Kulaura 1 hr 6 mins → Sylhet to Bhanugach 1 hr 39 mins → Sylhet to Sreemangal 1 hr 59 mins → Sylhet to Shaistaganj 2 hrs 46 mins → Sylhet to Nayapara 3 hrs 10 mins → Sylhet to Azampur 4 hrs 5 mins → Sylhet to Brahmanbaria 4 hrs 30 mins → Sylhet to Bhairab Bazar 4 hrs 55 mins → Sylhet to Biman Bandar 6 hrs 12 mins → Sylhet to Dhaka 6 hrs 12 mins → Maijgaon to Kulaura 25 mins → Maijgaon to Bhanugach 58 mins → Maijgaon to Sreemangal 1 hr 18 mins → Maijgaon to Shaistaganj 2 hrs 5 mins → Maijgaon to Nayapara 2 hrs 29 mins → Maijgaon to Azampur 3 hrs 24 mins → Maijgaon to Brahmanbaria 3 hrs 49 mins → Maijgaon to Bhairab Bazar 4 hrs 14 mins → Maijgaon to Biman Bandar 5 hrs 31 mins → Maijgaon to Dhaka 5 hrs 31 mins → Kulaura to Bhanugach 30 mins → Kulaura to Sreemangal 50 mins → Kulaura to Shaistaganj 1 hr 37 mins → Kulaura to Nayapara 2 hrs 1 min → Kulaura to Azampur 2 hrs 56 mins → Kulaura to Brahmanbaria 3 hrs 21 mins → Kulaura to Bhairab Bazar 3 hrs 46 mins → Kulaura to Biman Bandar 5 hrs 3 mins → Kulaura to Dhaka 5 hrs 3 mins → Bhanugach to Sreemangal 18 mins → Bhanugach to Shaistaganj 1 hr 5 mins → Bhanugach to Nayapara 1 hr 29 mins → Bhanugach to Azampur 2 hrs 24 mins → Bhanugach to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 49 mins → Bhanugach to Bhairab Bazar 3 hrs 14 mins → Bhanugach to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 31 mins → Bhanugach to Dhaka 4 hrs 31 mins → Sreemangal to Shaistaganj 44 mins → Sreemangal to Nayapara 1 hr 8 mins → Sreemangal to Azampur 2 hrs 3 mins → Sreemangal to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 28 mins → Sreemangal to Bhairab Bazar 2 hrs 53 mins → Sreemangal to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 10 mins → Sreemangal to Dhaka 4 hrs 10 mins → Shaistaganj to Nayapara 21 mins → Shaistaganj to Azampur 1 hr 16 mins → Shaistaganj to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 41 mins → Shaistaganj to Bhairab Bazar 2 hrs 6 mins → Shaistaganj to Biman Bandar 3 hrs 23 mins → Shaistaganj to Dhaka 3 hrs 23 mins → Nayapara to Azampur 53 mins → Nayapara to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 18 mins → Nayapara to Bhairab Bazar 1 hr 43 mins → Nayapara to Biman Bandar 3 hrs → Nayapara to Dhaka 3 hrs → Azampur to Brahmanbaria 23 mins → Azampur to Bhairab Bazar 48 mins → Azampur to Biman Bandar 2 hrs 5 mins → Azampur to Dhaka 2 hrs 5 mins → Brahmanbaria to Bhairab Bazar 21 mins → Brahmanbaria to Biman Bandar 1 hr 38 mins → Brahmanbaria to Dhaka 1 hr 38 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Biman Bandar 1 hr 14 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Dhaka 1 hr 14 mins → Biman Bandar to Dhaka →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q What is the schedule of Parabat Express?

Parabat Express departs from Dhaka at 06:30 AM and arrives at Sylhet at 01:00 PM.

Q What is the ticket price for Parabat Express?

The ticket prices for Parabat Express range from 355 ৳ to 1,730 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.

Q Does the Parabat Express have a weekly off day?

Yes, the Parabat Express has weekly off days on Mon.

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

To track the live location of Parabat Express, send an SMS with "TR 709 or TR 710" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.