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).
Upakul Express Time Schedule & Time Table
Updated for July, 2026Below 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.
Route Map
This schematic diagram represents the independent stoppage sequence for both directions of Upakul Express.
Detailed Station Timetable & Halt Durations
| 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 |
| 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.
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).
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.
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Noakhali
Origin (Set Boarding)Official Departure Station
Departs: 06:00 AM -
Maijdi Court
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:07 AM)
Departs: 06:09 AM +7 mins from prev stop -
Choumuhani
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:23 AM)
Departs: 06:25 AM +14 mins from prev stop -
Bajra
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:34 AM)
Departs: 06:36 AM +9 mins from prev stop -
Sonaimuri
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 06:45 AM)
Departs: 06:47 AM +9 mins from prev stop -
Natherpetua
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:00 AM)
Departs: 07:02 AM +13 mins from prev stop -
Laksam
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 05 mins (Arr: 07:25 AM)
Departs: 07:30 AM +23 mins from prev stop -
Cumilla
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 07:52 AM)
Departs: 07:54 AM +22 mins from prev stop -
Quasba
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 08:24 AM)
Departs: 08:26 AM +30 mins from prev stop -
Akhaura
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 03 mins (Arr: 08:50 AM)
Departs: 08:53 AM +24 mins from prev stop -
Brahmanbaria
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 04 mins (Arr: 09:11 AM)
Departs: 09:15 AM +18 mins from prev stop -
Ashuganj
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 09:30 AM)
Departs: 09:32 AM +15 mins from prev stop -
Narsingdi
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: 02 mins (Arr: 10:05 AM)
Departs: 10:07 AM +33 mins from prev stop -
Biman Bandar
(Set Boarding)Halt Duration: --- mins (Arr: 10:47 AM)
Arrives: 10:47 AM +40 mins from prev stop -
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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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.