Parjotak Express Train (815/816) Complete Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Parjotak 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 815 (for Cox's Bazar to Dhaka) and 816 (for Dhaka to Cox's Bazar).
Parjotak Express Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Parjotak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox's Bazar to Dhaka (815) | 07:45 PM | 04:20 AM | 8 hrs 35 mins |
| Dhaka to Cox's Bazar (816) | 06:15 AM | 02:40 PM | 8 hrs 25 mins |
Parjotak Express Route & Stoppage Stations List
The Parjotak 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 Parjotak Express.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cox's Bazar | Origin (Starts here) | 07:45 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Chattogram | 10:45 PM | 11:15 PM | 30 min | 3h 0m |
| 3 | Dhaka | 04:20 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 5h 5m |
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka | Origin (Starts here) | 06:15 AM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Biman Bandar | 06:38 AM | 06:43 AM | 5 min | 0h 23m |
| 3 | Chattogram | 11:20 AM | 11:40 AM | 20 min | 4h 37m |
| 4 | Cox's Bazar | 02:40 PM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 3h 0m |
Parjotak 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 | 455 ৳ |
| Shovon Chair | 630 ৳ |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | 1,205 ৳ |
| AC Seat | 1,500 ৳ |
| AC Berth | 2,205 ৳ |
Parjotak Express Seat Plan & Classes
The Parjotak 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.
Parjotak Express Off Day
Note: The Parjotak Express operates 6 days a week. The weekly off day is Wed.
How to Check Parjotak 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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Cox's Bazar
Origin (Set Boarding)Official Departure Station
Departs: 07:45 PM -
Chattogram
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 30 mins (Arr: 10:45 PM)
Departs: 11:15 PM +3 hrs from prev stop -
Dhaka
Terminal (Set Boarding)Intermediate Junction stop
Arrives: 04:20 AM +5 hrs 5 mins from prev stop
Trip Selection Control
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Click on your starting station, then your ending station on the left timeline to see instant durations and BDT fares.
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 Parjotak Express schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:
Q What is the schedule of Parjotak Express?
Parjotak Express departs from Cox's Bazar at 07:45 PM and arrives at Dhaka at 04:20 AM.
Q What is the ticket price for Parjotak Express?
The ticket prices for Parjotak Express range from 455 ৳ to 2,205 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.
Q Does the Parjotak Express have a weekly off day?
Yes, the Parjotak Express has weekly off days on Wed.
Q How can I track the live location of Parjotak Express?
To track the live location of Parjotak Express, send an SMS with "TR 815 or TR 816" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.