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Train routes in Bangladesh
5 routes · classic 4 · night train 1
5 routes cross Bangladesh in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Cox’s Bazar Express at 551 km; the fastest is the Banalata Express, running up to 110 km/h; the oldest line dates to 1986. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
Open the world railway map →Classic (4)
- Sonar Bangla Express
Dhaka to the port city of Chattogram non-stop in under five hours, aboard Indonesian-built carriages with airline-style catering.
Wikipedia ↗ - Parabat Express
Runs Dhaka to Sylhet through the emerald tea gardens and forested hills of Srimangal, Bangladesh’s brew capital.
Wikipedia ↗ - Sundarban Express
Now races Dhaka to Khulna over the 6.1 km Padma Bridge, whose rail deck opened in 2024 to slash the journey to the southwest.
Wikipedia ↗ - Banalata Express
Bangladesh’s flagship no-stop intercity, crossing the 4.8 km Jamuna “Bangabandhu” Bridge on its Dhaka–Rajshahi dash.
Wikipedia ↗
Night train (1)
- Cox’s Bazar Express
Opened 2023 to the world’s longest natural beach: an overnight glide from Dhaka to a seashell-shaped terminus a rickshaw ride from the surf.
Wikipedia ↗
Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Bangladesh?
The Banalata Express, running Dhaka to Rajshahi at up to 110 km/h. It is one of 5 routes in Bangladesh in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Bangladesh?
Yes — 1 sleeper service in this atlas serves Bangladesh: Cox’s Bazar Express (Dhaka – Cox’s Bazar).
Can you cross the border by train from Bangladesh?
No route in this atlas crosses a land border out of Bangladesh. Every line listed here begins and ends inside the country.
Which is the most scenic railway in Bangladesh?
No line in Bangladesh is classed scenic or mountain in this atlas — its 5 routes are everyday services rather than journeys taken for the view.