Turna Train (741/742) Complete Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Turna, 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 741 (for Chattogram to Dhaka) and 742 (for Dhaka to Chattogram).
Turna Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Turna. 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 Dhaka (741) | 11:30 PM | 05:10 AM | 5 hrs 40 mins |
| Dhaka to Chattogram (742) | 11:15 PM | 05:15 AM | 6 hrs |
Turna Route & Stoppage Stations List
The Turna 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 Turna.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattogram | Origin (Starts here) | 11:30 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Feni | 12:50 AM | 12:52 AM | 2 min | 1h 20m |
| 3 | Laksam | 01:30 AM | 01:32 AM | 2 min | 0h 38m |
| 4 | Cumilla | 01:55 AM | 01:57 AM | 2 min | 0h 23m |
| 5 | Akhaura | 02:47 AM | 02:50 AM | 3 min | 0h 50m |
| 6 | Brahmanbaria | 03:07 AM | 03:10 AM | 3 min | 0h 17m |
| 7 | Bhairab Bazar | 03:30 AM | 03:33 AM | 3 min | 0h 20m |
| 8 | Dhaka | 05:10 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 1h 37m |
| Seq | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt (mins) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka | Origin (Starts here) | 11:15 PM | -- | -- |
| 2 | Biman Bandar | 11:38 PM | 11:43 PM | 5 min | 0h 23m |
| 3 | Bhairab Bazar | 12:49 AM | 12:52 AM | 3 min | 1h 6m |
| 4 | Brahmanbaria | 01:12 AM | 01:16 AM | 4 min | 0h 20m |
| 5 | Akhaura | 01:47 AM | 01:50 AM | 3 min | 0h 31m |
| 6 | Cumilla | 02:33 AM | 02:35 AM | 2 min | 0h 43m |
| 7 | Laksam | 02:58 AM | 03:00 AM | 2 min | 0h 23m |
| 8 | Feni | 03:40 AM | 03:42 AM | 2 min | 0h 40m |
| 9 | Chattogram | 05:15 AM | Terminates (Ends here) | -- | 1h 33m |
Turna 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 | 315 ৳ |
| Shovon Chair | 440 ৳ |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | 840 ৳ |
| AC Seat | 1,045 ৳ |
| AC Berth | 1,540 ৳ |
Turna Seat Plan & Classes
The Turna 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.
Turna Off Day
Note: The Turna has no weekly off day. It operates 7 days a week.
How to Check Turna 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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Chattogram
Origin (Set Boarding)Official Departure Station
Departs: 11:30 PM -
Feni
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 12:50 AM)
Departs: 12:52 AM +1 hr 20 mins from prev stop -
Laksam
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 01:30 AM)
Departs: 01:32 AM +38 mins from prev stop -
Cumilla
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 01:55 AM)
Departs: 01:57 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Akhaura
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 02:47 AM)
Departs: 02:50 AM +50 mins from prev stop -
Brahmanbaria
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 03:07 AM)
Departs: 03:10 AM +17 mins from prev stop -
Bhairab Bazar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 03:30 AM)
Departs: 03:33 AM +20 mins from prev stop -
Dhaka
Terminal (Set Boarding)Intermediate Junction stop
Arrives: 05:10 AM +1 hr 37 mins from prev stop
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Direct Segment Routes (64)
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 Turna schedule, route, off days, ticketing, and live location updates:
Q What is the schedule of Turna?
Turna departs from Chattogram at 11:30 PM and arrives at Dhaka at 05:10 AM.
Q What is the ticket price for Turna?
The ticket prices for Turna range from 315 ৳ to 1,540 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.
Q Does the Turna have a weekly off day?
No, the Turna operates 7 days a week with no weekly off day.
Q How can I track the live location of Turna?
To track the live location of Turna, send an SMS with "TR 741 or TR 742" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.