Bangladesh Railway Trains & Schedules
Search intercity trains, timetable schedules, stoppage halts, off-days, and official BR fare charts across Bangladesh.
About Bangladesh Railway (BR)
Bangladesh Railway (BR) is the state-owned national rail transport agency of Bangladesh, operating an expansive network of over 3,000 kilometers of tracks across the East Zone and West Zone. Connecting vital commercial centers, divisional headquarters, and scenic regional districts — including Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Rangpur — intercity express trains offer one of the safest, most scenic, and cost-effective modes of passenger travel in the country.
Smart Route BD provides verified timetable lookups, intermediate stoppage halts, operational off-day schedules, and official Bangladesh Railway class-wise fare matrices (Shovon, Shovon Chair, Snigdha AC, AC Seat, and AC Berth). Whether you are commuting along the Dhaka–Chittagong corridor aboard the Subarna Express or journeying to northern Bengal on the Silk City Express, plan your journey and compare fare charts with confidence.
How to Use the Bangladesh Railway Train Guide
- Select your origin and destination stations from the dropdowns above to instantly find all direct intercity trains running between the two points.
- Use the real-time search bar to search for any train by name (e.g. Subarna Express), train number/code (e.g. 701, 702), or stoppage junction.
- Click on any train card to open the comprehensive stoppage schedule with arrival/departure timings, halt durations in minutes, and cumulative track distance.
- Review the official ticket fare table for your destination station and travel class before booking through Bangladesh Railway's official e-ticketing service (eticket.railway.gov.bd) or station ticket counters.
Frequently Asked Questions About Train Travel in Bangladesh
How do I purchase Bangladesh Railway train tickets online?
Official online train tickets can be booked through the Bangladesh Railway official e-ticketing portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) or the 'Rail Sheba' mobile application. Online ticket sales generally open 10 days prior to the journey date at 8:00 AM (for western zone trains) and 2:00 PM (for eastern zone trains).
What travel classes are available on intercity trains?
Bangladesh Railway intercity trains typically feature: Shovon (non-AC 2nd class), Shovon Chair (S_CHAIR, reserved comfortable non-AC seating), Snigdha (AC Chair Car), AC Seat (air-conditioned daytime compartment seat), and AC Berth (overnight sleeper cabin).
What does 'Off Day' mean for train schedules?
Most intercity trains operate 6 days a week with one designated weekly maintenance day (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, or Friday) during which the train does not run. Smart Route BD highlights the off-day for every train so you can plan travel days accurately.
Are train fares fixed or do they surge during rush periods?
All Bangladesh Railway train fares are strictly government-regulated and fixed year-round. Ticket prices do not surge during festivals or weekends. However, tickets sell out quickly during Eid and peak holidays, so advance reservation is strongly advised.
What is the baggage allowance on Bangladesh Railway trains?
Passengers are allowed up to 20kg of personal luggage free of charge in Shovon and Shovon Chair classes, and up to 37.5kg in AC classes. Excess or bulky cargo can be booked through the station parcel counter.
How can I check intermediate halts and stoppage times for a train?
On Smart Route BD, click on any train card to view the interactive stoppage timetable. It lists every intermediate station, scheduled arrival and departure time, halt duration in minutes, and total distance in kilometers from origin.