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Shaikat Express Train (821/824) Complete Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Shaikat 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 821 (for Chattogram to Cox's Bazar) and 824 (for Cox's Bazar to Chattogram).

Total Duration 3 hrs 21 mins
Stoppage Stations 11 Stops
Weekly Schedule 6 Days / Week
Weekly Off-Days Mon

Shaikat Express Time Schedule & Time Table

Updated for July, 2026

Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Shaikat 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 Cox's Bazar (821) 05:50 AM 09:25 AM 3 hrs 21 mins
Cox's Bazar to Chattogram (824) 08:00 PM 11:50 PM 3 hrs 11 mins

Shaikat Express Route & Stoppage Stations List

The Shaikat 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.

Direction 1: Chattogram to Cox's Bazar (821) 11 Scheduled Stops
1. Chattogram 2. Sholoshohor 3. Janali Hat 4. Patiya 5. Dohazari 6. Satkania 7. Harbang 8. Chakaria 9. Dulahazara 10. Ramu 11. Cox's Bazar
Direction 2: Cox's Bazar to Chattogram (824) 10 Scheduled Stops
1. Cox's Bazar 2. Ramu 3. Dulahazara 4. Chakaria 5. Harbang 6. Satkania 7. Dohazari 8. Patiya 9. Janali Hat 10. Chattogram

Route Map

Shaikat Express Route Map

This schematic diagram represents the independent stoppage sequence for both directions of Shaikat Express.

Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations

Direction 1: Chattogram to Cox's Bazar (821)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Chattogram Origin (Starts here) 05:50 AM -- --
2 Sholoshohor 06:00 AM 06:02 AM 2 min 0h 10m
3 Janali Hat 06:14 AM 06:16 AM 2 min 0h 12m
4 Patiya 06:40 AM 06:42 AM 2 min 0h 24m
5 Dohazari 07:04 AM 07:06 AM 2 min 0h 22m
6 Satkania 07:17 AM 07:19 AM 2 min 0h 11m
7 Harbang 07:56 AM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 37m
8 Chakaria 08:10 AM 08:12 AM 2 min NaNh NaNm
9 Dulahazara 08:33 AM 08:35 AM 2 min 0h 21m
10 Ramu 09:06 AM 09:08 AM 2 min 0h 31m
11 Cox's Bazar 09:25 AM Terminates (Ends here) -- 0h 17m
Direction 2: Cox's Bazar to Chattogram (824)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Cox's Bazar Origin (Starts here) 08:00 PM -- --
2 Ramu 08:15 PM 08:17 PM 2 min 0h 15m
3 Dulahazara 08:48 PM 08:50 PM 2 min 0h 31m
4 Chakaria 09:12 PM 09:14 PM 2 min 0h 22m
5 Harbang 09:26 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 12m
6 Satkania 10:05 PM 10:07 PM 2 min NaNh NaNm
7 Dohazari 10:18 PM 10:20 PM 2 min 0h 11m
8 Patiya 10:42 PM 10:44 PM 2 min 0h 22m
9 Janali Hat 11:10 PM 11:12 PM 2 min 0h 26m
10 Chattogram 11:50 PM Terminates (Ends here) -- 0h 38m

Shaikat 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 205 ৳
Shovon Chair 285 ৳
Snigdha (AC Chair) 545 ৳
AC Seat 685 ৳
AC Berth 1,015 ৳

Shaikat Express Seat Plan & Classes

The Shaikat 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

Shaikat Express Off Day

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

How to Check Shaikat 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 821
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: 05:50 AM

  2. Sholoshohor

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:00 AM)

    Departs: 06:02 AM +10 mins from prev stop

  3. Janali Hat

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:14 AM)

    Departs: 06:16 AM +12 mins from prev stop

  4. Patiya

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:40 AM)

    Departs: 06:42 AM +24 mins from prev stop

  5. Dohazari

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:04 AM)

    Departs: 07:06 AM +22 mins from prev stop

  6. Satkania

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:17 AM)

    Departs: 07:19 AM +11 mins from prev stop

  7. Harbang

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: --- mins (Arr: 07:56 AM)

    Arrives: 07:56 AM +37 mins from prev stop

  8. Chakaria

    (Set Boarding)

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

    Departs: 08:12 AM + from prev stop

  9. Dulahazara

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:33 AM)

    Departs: 08:35 AM +21 mins from prev stop

  10. Ramu

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 09:06 AM)

    Departs: 09:08 AM +31 mins from prev stop

  11. Cox's Bazar

    Terminal (Set Boarding)

    Intermediate Junction stop

    Arrives: 09:25 AM +17 mins from prev stop

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Direct Segment Routes (100)

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 Sholoshohor
Duration: 10 mins
Chattogram Janali Hat
Duration: 24 mins
Chattogram Patiya
Duration: 50 mins
Chattogram Dohazari
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins
Chattogram Satkania
Duration: 1 hr 27 mins
Chattogram Harbang
Duration: 2 hrs 6 mins
Chattogram Chakaria
Duration: 2 hrs 6 mins
Chattogram Dulahazara
Duration: 2 hrs 29 mins
Chattogram Ramu
Duration: 3 hrs 2 mins

View All Intermediate Station-to-Station Fares
Chattogram to Cox's Bazar 3 hrs 21 mins → Sholoshohor to Janali Hat 12 mins → Sholoshohor to Patiya 38 mins → Sholoshohor to Dohazari 1 hr 2 mins → Sholoshohor to Satkania 1 hr 15 mins → Sholoshohor to Harbang 1 hr 54 mins → Sholoshohor to Chakaria 1 hr 54 mins → Sholoshohor to Dulahazara 2 hrs 17 mins → Sholoshohor to Ramu 2 hrs 50 mins → Sholoshohor to Cox's Bazar 3 hrs 9 mins → Janali Hat to Patiya 24 mins → Janali Hat to Dohazari 48 mins → Janali Hat to Satkania 1 hr 1 min → Janali Hat to Harbang 1 hr 40 mins → Janali Hat to Chakaria 1 hr 40 mins → Janali Hat to Dulahazara 2 hrs 3 mins → Janali Hat to Ramu 2 hrs 36 mins → Janali Hat to Cox's Bazar 2 hrs 55 mins → Patiya to Dohazari 22 mins → Patiya to Satkania 35 mins → Patiya to Harbang 1 hr 14 mins → Patiya to Chakaria 1 hr 14 mins → Patiya to Dulahazara 1 hr 37 mins → Patiya to Ramu 2 hrs 10 mins → Patiya to Cox's Bazar 2 hrs 29 mins → Dohazari to Satkania 11 mins → Dohazari to Harbang 50 mins → Dohazari to Chakaria 50 mins → Dohazari to Dulahazara 1 hr 13 mins → Dohazari to Ramu 1 hr 46 mins → Dohazari to Cox's Bazar 2 hrs 5 mins → Satkania to Harbang 37 mins → Satkania to Chakaria 37 mins → Satkania to Dulahazara 1 hr → Satkania to Ramu 1 hr 33 mins → Satkania to Cox's Bazar 1 hr 52 mins → Harbang to Chakaria → Harbang to Dulahazara 23 mins → Harbang to Ramu 56 mins → Harbang to Cox's Bazar 1 hr 15 mins → Chakaria to Dulahazara 21 mins → Chakaria to Ramu 54 mins → Chakaria to Cox's Bazar 1 hr 13 mins → Dulahazara to Ramu 31 mins → Dulahazara to Cox's Bazar 50 mins → Ramu to Cox's Bazar 17 mins → Cox's Bazar to Ramu 15 mins → Cox's Bazar to Dulahazara 48 mins → Cox's Bazar to Chakaria 1 hr 12 mins → Cox's Bazar to Harbang 1 hr 26 mins → Cox's Bazar to Satkania 1 hr 26 mins → Cox's Bazar to Dohazari 1 hr 39 mins → Cox's Bazar to Patiya 2 hrs 3 mins → Cox's Bazar to Janali Hat 2 hrs 31 mins → Cox's Bazar to Chattogram 3 hrs 11 mins → Ramu to Dulahazara 31 mins → Ramu to Chakaria 55 mins → Ramu to Harbang 1 hr 9 mins → Ramu to Satkania 1 hr 9 mins → Ramu to Dohazari 1 hr 22 mins → Ramu to Patiya 1 hr 46 mins → Ramu to Janali Hat 2 hrs 14 mins → Ramu to Chattogram 2 hrs 54 mins → Dulahazara to Chakaria 22 mins → Dulahazara to Harbang 36 mins → Dulahazara to Satkania 36 mins → Dulahazara to Dohazari 49 mins → Dulahazara to Patiya 1 hr 13 mins → Dulahazara to Janali Hat 1 hr 41 mins → Dulahazara to Chattogram 2 hrs 21 mins → Chakaria to Harbang 12 mins → Chakaria to Satkania 12 mins → Chakaria to Dohazari 25 mins → Chakaria to Patiya 49 mins → Chakaria to Janali Hat 1 hr 17 mins → Chakaria to Chattogram 1 hr 57 mins → Harbang to Satkania → Harbang to Dohazari 13 mins → Harbang to Patiya 37 mins → Harbang to Janali Hat 1 hr 5 mins → Harbang to Chattogram 1 hr 45 mins → Satkania to Dohazari 11 mins → Satkania to Patiya 35 mins → Satkania to Janali Hat 1 hr 3 mins → Satkania to Chattogram 1 hr 43 mins → Dohazari to Patiya 22 mins → Dohazari to Janali Hat 50 mins → Dohazari to Chattogram 1 hr 30 mins → Patiya to Janali Hat 26 mins → Patiya to Chattogram 1 hr 6 mins → Janali Hat to Chattogram 38 mins →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q What is the schedule of Shaikat Express?

Shaikat Express departs from Chattogram at 05:50 AM and arrives at Cox's Bazar at 09:25 AM.

Q What is the ticket price for Shaikat Express?

The ticket prices for Shaikat Express range from 205 ৳ to 1,015 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.

Q Does the Shaikat Express have a weekly off day?

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

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

To track the live location of Shaikat Express, send an SMS with "TR 821 or TR 824" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.