Dhaka To Rajshahi Train Schedule And Ticket Price 2020

Dhaka to Rajshahi train schedule and ticket price 2020 has been recently updated by Bangladesh Railway authorities.

Are you thinking to go Dhaka to Rajshahi via train? This post is for you as it covers detailed information about current Dhaka to Rajshahi train schedule and ticket price.

You need some information on the route and all that, don’t you? In this article, you’ll get all the information regarding Dhaka to Rajshahi train services, ticket price, all the facilities it offers, and many more.

Traveling by train is comparatively cheaper than other transport in our country. Importantly, it is also safe and comfortable.

The distance between Dhaka to Rajshahi is 244 kilometers as shown on the Google map. This busy route is serviced by trains apart from the bus and other commuters. Silk City Express, Padma Express, Dhumketu Express have been running for many years on this route. Very recently, one more inter-city train has been launched for Dhaka-Rajshahi route targeting Eid passengers considering the rapidly growing demands of the area.

This newly-launched train will take only four hours letting you experience an amazing vibe to get the destination from any side. It has 13 coaches few of them are air-conditioned. The new train provides several facilities like modern seat arrangement, improved toilet, air-conditioned rooms. And the most important note is that all the boggies come with fire extinguishing canisters.

Rajshahi to Dhaka Train Schedule

Three trains are covering currently Dhaka to Rajshahi route. These are Silk City Express, Padma Express, Dhumketue Express. All of them are the intercity train.

All four trains have four types of seats: AC Berth, AC Seat, Snigdha, Shuvon Chair.

Banalata Express: New Addition to Dhaka-Rajshahi Route

The Dhaka-Rajshahi route is experiencing the fastest train service with state-of-art facilities. Prime Minister Sheik Hasina hailed off the train on April 25. She named the train Banalata Express – running among Rajshahi and Dhaka consistently yet Friday – after the courageous woman of Jibanananda Das’ exemplary lyric ‘Banalata Sen’.

The charges of Banalata Express was set at 10 percent higher than that of different trains on the course, and Tk 150 was included for the food they will provide during the journey toward the destination.

Banalata Express Ticket Price (Dhaka to Rajshahi)

The recently introduced train Banalata Express charges 10 percent higher than different trains. Banalata Express Ticket Price is different from that of others train in this route. Against the Tk 340 for a “Shobhon seat” situate on Silk City, Padma and Dhumketu train on the course, the fair of Banalata Express was set at Tk 525. The expense of a “Snigdha” situate noticeable all around adapted mentors of the new train is set at Tk 780, whereas others trains charge Tk 570 only.

• Snigdha – 780 taka.
• Shuvon Chair – 525 taka.

Banalata Express Departure and Arrival

Banalata Express is a newly launched intercity train service in Dhaka to Rajshahi route. It is operated from both sides by the rail authority of Bangladesh. It takes the day off once a week – Friday. Here is the fixed time table of Banalata Express.

From Dhaka to Rajshahi

Depart from Dhaka	Arrive at Rajshahi	Off Day
01:30 pm	06:10 pm	Friday

From Rajshahi to Dhaka

Depart from Rajshahi	Arrive at Dhaka	Off Day
07:00 am	11:40 am	Friday

Dhaka to Rajshahi All Trains

Rajshahi to Dhaka Train Ticket Price

Rajshahi to Dhaka Train Ticket Price is same for all trains – mo matter it is new or old, silk city express, Padma express or Dhumketu express. So, without any hesitation, you can choose any of them for traveling Rajshahi to Dhaka or vice versa. This is the price list of Rajshahi to Dhaka Train Ticket Price.

• AC Berth – 940 taka.
• AC Seat – 630 taka.
• Snigdha – 625 taka.
• Shuvon Chair – 315 taka.

Silk City Express

Silk City Express is an intercity train has been carrying passengers from Dhaka to Rajshahi and vice versa. It runs the whole week except Sunday. It is one of the best among others in this route. It has four types of seat. Here are the details of its movements.

Train No.	Types of Seats	Day Off	Stoppages
753- 754	AC Berth AC Seat Snigdha Shuvon Chair	Sunday	Ullapara Joydevpur Sirajganj Bazar Tangail Bimanbandor

Padma Express

Padma Express is also an intercity train service dedicated to carrying passengers from Dhaka to Rajshahi and vice versa. It takes a day off on except Tuesday. It is a comfortable and safe one among others. It gives the maximum numbers of stoppages. Here are the details of the train.

Train No.	Types of Seats	Day Off	Stoppages
759-760	AC Berth AC Seat Snigdha Shuvon Chair	Tuesday	Ishwardi BypassChatmohar Barałabridge Ullapara Jamatail Shaheed M. Mansur Ali East of Bangabandhu Bridge Tangail Joydevpur

Dhumketu Express

Dhumketu Express is a dedicated intercity train service for the region of Rajshahi. It has been carrying passengers from Dhaka to Rajshahi and vice versa. It runs the whole week except Sunday. It is after Padma Express in giving stoppage on the way to the destination. Here are the details of its movements.

Train No.	Types of Seats	Day Off	Stoppages
769-770	AC Berth AC Seat Snigdha Shuvon Chair	Tuesday	Rajshahi/Abdulpur Ishwardi Bypass Chatmohar Barałabridge Ullapara Jamatail Shaheed M. Mansur Ali East of Bangabandhu Bridge Tangail Joydevpur.

Padma Express stops at a great number of essential substations to take passengers. It is the highest in giving breaks on the way. It has four types of seats like other trains. Here, in this section, Padma Express ticket price and stoppages are shown in details with a chart.

Padma Express Ticket Price (as per destinations)

Goods Carrying Rules on Dhaka To Rajshahi Trains

A passenger can carry goods as much as he wishes. But a certain amount of goods are left unpaid. With an extra charge, any amount of legal goods are allowed to carry. An air-conditioned passenger can carry the highest amount of goods without spending any bucks. It is up to 56 kgs. A first-class passenger comes second in getting this facility. 37.5 kgs goods are charge-free for a first-class passenger, whereas a comfortably class passenger can carry 28 kgs and a second class one 23 kgs goods without paying extra.

For luggage booking, there are several dedicated stations. All the stations are equipped with trolley for shifting luggage and bags. Wheelchairs are available for handicapped and sick passengers. No charge is applicable to using a wheelchair.

Final Words

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