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Upakul Express Train (711/712) Complete Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive, passenger-first guide to the Upakul 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 711 (for Noakhali to Dhaka) and 712 (for Dhaka to Noakhali).

Total Duration 4 hrs 47 mins
Stoppage Stations 15 Stops
Weekly Schedule Daily (7 Days)
Weekly Off-Days None

Upakul Express Time Schedule & Time Table

Updated for July, 2026

Below is the official comparative travel timeline of the Upakul 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
Noakhali to Dhaka (711) 06:00 AM 11:20 AM 4 hrs 47 mins
Dhaka to Noakhali (712) 03:10 PM 08:40 PM 4 hrs 34 mins

Upakul Express Route & Stoppage Stations List

The Upakul 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: Noakhali to Dhaka (711)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Noakhali Origin (Starts here) 06:00 AM -- --
2 Maijdi Court 06:07 AM 06:09 AM 2 min 0h 7m
3 Choumuhani 06:23 AM 06:25 AM 2 min 0h 14m
4 Bajra 06:34 AM 06:36 AM 2 min 0h 9m
5 Sonaimuri 06:45 AM 06:47 AM 2 min 0h 9m
6 Natherpetua 07:00 AM 07:02 AM 2 min 0h 13m
7 Laksam 07:25 AM 07:30 AM 5 min 0h 23m
8 Cumilla 07:52 AM 07:54 AM 2 min 0h 22m
9 Quasba 08:24 AM 08:26 AM 2 min 0h 30m
10 Akhaura 08:50 AM 08:53 AM 3 min 0h 24m
11 Brahmanbaria 09:11 AM 09:15 AM 4 min 0h 18m
12 Ashuganj 09:30 AM 09:32 AM 2 min 0h 15m
13 Narsingdi 10:05 AM 10:07 AM 2 min 0h 33m
14 Biman Bandar 10:47 AM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 40m
15 Dhaka 11:20 AM Terminates (Ends here) -- NaNh NaNm
Direction 2: Dhaka to Noakhali (712)
Seq Station Arrival Departure Halt (mins) Travel Time
1 Dhaka Origin (Starts here) 03:10 PM -- --
2 Biman Bandar 03:33 PM 03:38 PM 5 min 0h 23m
3 Narsingdi 04:17 PM 04:20 PM 3 min 0h 39m
4 Bhairab Bazar 04:50 PM 04:53 PM 3 min 0h 30m
5 Ashuganj 05:00 PM 05:03 PM 3 min 0h 7m
6 Brahmanbaria 05:17 PM 05:21 PM 4 min 0h 14m
7 Akhaura 05:47 PM 05:50 PM 3 min 0h 26m
8 Quasba 06:06 PM 06:08 PM 2 min 0h 16m
9 Cumilla 06:38 PM 06:40 PM 2 min 0h 30m
10 Laksam 07:03 PM 07:06 PM 3 min 0h 23m
11 Natherpetua 07:28 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 22m
12 Sonaimuri 07:42 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min NaNh NaNm
13 Bajra 07:53 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min NaNh NaNm
14 Choumuhani 08:04 PM 08:06 PM 2 min NaNh NaNm
15 Maijdi Court 08:20 PM Terminates (Ends here) NaN min 0h 14m
16 Noakhali 08:40 PM Terminates (Ends here) -- NaNh NaNm

Upakul 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 275 ৳
Shovon Chair 380 ৳
Snigdha (AC Chair) 730 ৳
AC Seat 905 ৳
AC Berth 1,340 ৳

Upakul Express Seat Plan & Classes

The Upakul 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

Upakul Express Off Day

Note: The Upakul Express has no weekly off day. It operates 7 days a week.

How to Check Upakul 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 711
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. Noakhali

    Origin (Set Boarding)

    Official Departure Station

    Departs: 06:00 AM
  2. Maijdi Court

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:07 AM)

    Departs: 06:09 AM +7 mins from prev stop
  3. Choumuhani

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:23 AM)

    Departs: 06:25 AM +14 mins from prev stop
  4. Bajra

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:34 AM)

    Departs: 06:36 AM +9 mins from prev stop
  5. Sonaimuri

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:45 AM)

    Departs: 06:47 AM +9 mins from prev stop
  6. Natherpetua

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:00 AM)

    Departs: 07:02 AM +13 mins from prev stop
  7. Laksam

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 07:25 AM)

    Departs: 07:30 AM +23 mins from prev stop
  8. Cumilla

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:52 AM)

    Departs: 07:54 AM +22 mins from prev stop
  9. Quasba

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:24 AM)

    Departs: 08:26 AM +30 mins from prev stop
  10. Akhaura

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 08:50 AM)

    Departs: 08:53 AM +24 mins from prev stop
  11. Brahmanbaria

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 04 mins (Arr: 09:11 AM)

    Departs: 09:15 AM +18 mins from prev stop
  12. Ashuganj

    (Set Boarding)

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

    Departs: 09:32 AM +15 mins from prev stop
  13. Narsingdi

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 10:05 AM)

    Departs: 10:07 AM +33 mins from prev stop
  14. Biman Bandar

    (Set Boarding)

    Halt Duration: --- mins (Arr: 10:47 AM)

    Arrives: 10:47 AM +40 mins from prev stop
  15. Dhaka

    Terminal (Set Boarding)

    Intermediate Junction stop

    Arrives: 11:20 AM + from prev stop

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Direct Segment Routes (225)

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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Noakhali to Brahmanbaria 3 hrs 11 mins → Noakhali to Ashuganj 3 hrs 30 mins → Noakhali to Narsingdi 4 hrs 5 mins → Noakhali to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 47 mins → Noakhali to Dhaka 4 hrs 47 mins → Maijdi Court to Choumuhani 14 mins → Maijdi Court to Bajra 25 mins → Maijdi Court to Sonaimuri 36 mins → Maijdi Court to Natherpetua 51 mins → Maijdi Court to Laksam 1 hr 16 mins → Maijdi Court to Cumilla 1 hr 43 mins → Maijdi Court to Quasba 2 hrs 15 mins → Maijdi Court to Akhaura 2 hrs 41 mins → Maijdi Court to Brahmanbaria 3 hrs 2 mins → Maijdi Court to Ashuganj 3 hrs 21 mins → Maijdi Court to Narsingdi 3 hrs 56 mins → Maijdi Court to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 38 mins → Maijdi Court to Dhaka 4 hrs 38 mins → Choumuhani to Bajra 9 mins → Choumuhani to Sonaimuri 20 mins → Choumuhani to Natherpetua 35 mins → Choumuhani to Laksam 1 hr → Choumuhani to Cumilla 1 hr 27 mins → Choumuhani to Quasba 1 hr 59 mins → Choumuhani to Akhaura 2 hrs 25 mins → Choumuhani to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 46 mins → Choumuhani to Ashuganj 3 hrs 5 mins → Choumuhani to Narsingdi 3 hrs 40 mins → Choumuhani to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 22 mins → Choumuhani to Dhaka 4 hrs 22 mins → Bajra to Sonaimuri 9 mins → Bajra to Natherpetua 24 mins → Bajra to Laksam 49 mins → Bajra to Cumilla 1 hr 16 mins → Bajra to Quasba 1 hr 48 mins → Bajra to Akhaura 2 hrs 14 mins → Bajra to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 35 mins → Bajra to Ashuganj 2 hrs 54 mins → Bajra to Narsingdi 3 hrs 29 mins → Bajra to Biman Bandar 4 hrs 11 mins → Bajra to Dhaka 4 hrs 11 mins → Sonaimuri to Natherpetua 13 mins → Sonaimuri to Laksam 38 mins → Sonaimuri to Cumilla 1 hr 5 mins → Sonaimuri to Quasba 1 hr 37 mins → Sonaimuri to Akhaura 2 hrs 3 mins → Sonaimuri to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 24 mins → Sonaimuri to Ashuganj 2 hrs 43 mins → Sonaimuri to Narsingdi 3 hrs 18 mins → Sonaimuri to Biman Bandar 4 hrs → Sonaimuri to Dhaka 4 hrs → Natherpetua to Laksam 23 mins → Natherpetua to Cumilla 50 mins → Natherpetua to Quasba 1 hr 22 mins → Natherpetua to Akhaura 1 hr 48 mins → Natherpetua to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 9 mins → Natherpetua to Ashuganj 2 hrs 28 mins → Natherpetua to Narsingdi 3 hrs 3 mins → Natherpetua to Biman Bandar 3 hrs 45 mins → Natherpetua to Dhaka 3 hrs 45 mins → Laksam to Cumilla 22 mins → Laksam to Quasba 54 mins → Laksam to Akhaura 1 hr 20 mins → Laksam to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 41 mins → Laksam to Ashuganj 2 hrs → Laksam to Narsingdi 2 hrs 35 mins → Laksam to Biman Bandar 3 hrs 17 mins → Laksam to Dhaka 3 hrs 17 mins → Cumilla to Quasba 30 mins → Cumilla to Akhaura 56 mins → Cumilla to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 17 mins → Cumilla to Ashuganj 1 hr 36 mins → Cumilla to Narsingdi 2 hrs 11 mins → Cumilla to Biman Bandar 2 hrs 53 mins → Cumilla to Dhaka 2 hrs 53 mins → Quasba to Akhaura 24 mins → Quasba to Brahmanbaria 45 mins → Quasba to Ashuganj 1 hr 4 mins → Quasba to Narsingdi 1 hr 39 mins → Quasba to Biman Bandar 2 hrs 21 mins → Quasba to Dhaka 2 hrs 21 mins → Akhaura to Brahmanbaria 18 mins → Akhaura to Ashuganj 37 mins → Akhaura to Narsingdi 1 hr 12 mins → Akhaura to Biman Bandar 1 hr 54 mins → Akhaura to Dhaka 1 hr 54 mins → Brahmanbaria to Ashuganj 15 mins → Brahmanbaria to Narsingdi 50 mins → Brahmanbaria to Biman Bandar 1 hr 32 mins → Brahmanbaria to Dhaka 1 hr 32 mins → Ashuganj to Narsingdi 33 mins → Ashuganj to Biman Bandar 1 hr 15 mins → Ashuganj to Dhaka 1 hr 15 mins → Narsingdi to Biman Bandar 40 mins → Narsingdi to Dhaka 40 mins → Biman Bandar to Dhaka Dhaka to Biman Bandar 23 mins → Dhaka to Narsingdi 1 hr 7 mins → Dhaka to Bhairab Bazar 1 hr 40 mins → Dhaka to Ashuganj 1 hr 50 mins → Dhaka to Brahmanbaria 2 hrs 7 mins → Dhaka to Akhaura 2 hrs 37 mins → Dhaka to Quasba 2 hrs 56 mins → Dhaka to Cumilla 3 hrs 28 mins → Dhaka to Laksam 3 hrs 53 mins → Dhaka to Natherpetua 4 hrs 18 mins → Dhaka to Sonaimuri 4 hrs 18 mins → Dhaka to Bajra 4 hrs 18 mins → Dhaka to Choumuhani 4 hrs 18 mins → Dhaka to Maijdi Court 4 hrs 34 mins → Dhaka to Noakhali 4 hrs 34 mins → Biman Bandar to Narsingdi 39 mins → Biman Bandar to Bhairab Bazar 1 hr 12 mins → Biman Bandar to Ashuganj 1 hr 22 mins → Biman Bandar to Brahmanbaria 1 hr 39 mins → Biman Bandar to Akhaura 2 hrs 9 mins → Biman Bandar to Quasba 2 hrs 28 mins → Biman Bandar to Cumilla 3 hrs → Biman Bandar to Laksam 3 hrs 25 mins → Biman Bandar to Natherpetua 3 hrs 50 mins → Biman Bandar to Sonaimuri 3 hrs 50 mins → Biman Bandar to Bajra 3 hrs 50 mins → Biman Bandar to Choumuhani 3 hrs 50 mins → Biman Bandar to Maijdi Court 4 hrs 6 mins → Biman Bandar to Noakhali 4 hrs 6 mins → Narsingdi to Bhairab Bazar 30 mins → Narsingdi to Ashuganj 40 mins → Narsingdi to Brahmanbaria 57 mins → Narsingdi to Akhaura 1 hr 27 mins → Narsingdi to Quasba 1 hr 46 mins → Narsingdi to Cumilla 2 hrs 18 mins → Narsingdi to Laksam 2 hrs 43 mins → Narsingdi to Natherpetua 3 hrs 8 mins → Narsingdi to Sonaimuri 3 hrs 8 mins → Narsingdi to Bajra 3 hrs 8 mins → Narsingdi to Choumuhani 3 hrs 8 mins → Narsingdi to Maijdi Court 3 hrs 24 mins → Narsingdi to Noakhali 3 hrs 24 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Ashuganj 7 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Brahmanbaria 24 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Akhaura 54 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Quasba 1 hr 13 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Cumilla 1 hr 45 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Laksam 2 hrs 10 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Natherpetua 2 hrs 35 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Sonaimuri 2 hrs 35 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Bajra 2 hrs 35 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Choumuhani 2 hrs 35 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Maijdi Court 2 hrs 51 mins → Bhairab Bazar to Noakhali 2 hrs 51 mins → Ashuganj to Brahmanbaria 14 mins → Ashuganj to Akhaura 44 mins → Ashuganj to Quasba 1 hr 3 mins → Ashuganj to Cumilla 1 hr 35 mins → Ashuganj to Laksam 2 hrs → Ashuganj to Natherpetua 2 hrs 25 mins → Ashuganj to Sonaimuri 2 hrs 25 mins → Ashuganj to Bajra 2 hrs 25 mins → Ashuganj to Choumuhani 2 hrs 25 mins → Ashuganj to Maijdi Court 2 hrs 41 mins → Ashuganj to Noakhali 2 hrs 41 mins → Brahmanbaria to Akhaura 26 mins → Brahmanbaria to Quasba 45 mins → Brahmanbaria to Cumilla 1 hr 17 mins → Brahmanbaria to Laksam 1 hr 42 mins → Brahmanbaria to Natherpetua 2 hrs 7 mins → Brahmanbaria to Sonaimuri 2 hrs 7 mins → Brahmanbaria to Bajra 2 hrs 7 mins → Brahmanbaria to Choumuhani 2 hrs 7 mins → Brahmanbaria to Maijdi Court 2 hrs 23 mins → Brahmanbaria to Noakhali 2 hrs 23 mins → Akhaura to Quasba 16 mins → Akhaura to Cumilla 48 mins → Akhaura to Laksam 1 hr 13 mins → Akhaura to Natherpetua 1 hr 38 mins → Akhaura to Sonaimuri 1 hr 38 mins → Akhaura to Bajra 1 hr 38 mins → Akhaura to Choumuhani 1 hr 38 mins → Akhaura to Maijdi Court 1 hr 54 mins → Akhaura to Noakhali 1 hr 54 mins → Quasba to Cumilla 30 mins → Quasba to Laksam 55 mins → Quasba to Natherpetua 1 hr 20 mins → Quasba to Sonaimuri 1 hr 20 mins → Quasba to Bajra 1 hr 20 mins → Quasba to Choumuhani 1 hr 20 mins → Quasba to Maijdi Court 1 hr 36 mins → Quasba to Noakhali 1 hr 36 mins → Cumilla to Laksam 23 mins → Cumilla to Natherpetua 48 mins → Cumilla to Sonaimuri 48 mins → Cumilla to Bajra 48 mins → Cumilla to Choumuhani 48 mins → Cumilla to Maijdi Court 1 hr 4 mins → Cumilla to Noakhali 1 hr 4 mins → Laksam to Natherpetua 22 mins → Laksam to Sonaimuri 22 mins → Laksam to Bajra 22 mins → Laksam to Choumuhani 22 mins → Laksam to Maijdi Court 38 mins → Laksam to Noakhali 38 mins → Natherpetua to Sonaimuri Natherpetua to Bajra Natherpetua to Choumuhani Natherpetua to Maijdi Court 16 mins → Natherpetua to Noakhali 16 mins → Sonaimuri to Bajra Sonaimuri to Choumuhani Sonaimuri to Maijdi Court 16 mins → Sonaimuri to Noakhali 16 mins → Bajra to Choumuhani Bajra to Maijdi Court 16 mins → Bajra to Noakhali 16 mins → Choumuhani to Maijdi Court 14 mins → Choumuhani to Noakhali 14 mins → Maijdi Court to Noakhali

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q What is the schedule of Upakul Express?

Upakul Express departs from Noakhali at 06:00 AM and arrives at Dhaka at 11:20 AM.

Q What is the ticket price for Upakul Express?

The ticket prices for Upakul Express range from 275 ৳ to 1,340 ৳ depending on the seat class selected.

Q Does the Upakul Express have a weekly off day?

No, the Upakul Express operates 7 days a week with no weekly off day.

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

To track the live location of Upakul Express, send an SMS with "TR 711 or TR 712" to 16318 from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.