Dhaka and Gazipur are two neighboring districts in the central region of Bangladesh, located about 40 kilometers apart. Dhaka is the capital and the largest city, while Gazipur is an industrial and agricultural hub. Traveling between these two districts by train is a common and convenient option for many people, as it offers a fast, comfortable, and economical journey.
There are 12 intercity trains that operate on the Dhaka to Gazipur route: Chitra Express, Dhomkato Express, Drutojan Express, Ekota Express, Hawr Express, Jumona Express, Lalmoni Express, Nilshagar Express, Padma Express, Silk City Express, Sirajgonj Express, and Sundarban Express. All these trains depart from Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka and arrive at Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur, covering a distance of about 32 kilometers. The trains have different schedules, ticket prices, and stoppages along the way, which are described below.
Chitra Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Khulna, the third-largest city in Bangladesh. It runs every day except for Mondays. It leaves Dhaka at 7:00 pm and reaches Gazipur at 8:00 pm, taking about one hour to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones.
The ticket prices vary according to the seat classes, as shown in the following table:
| Seat Classes | Ticket Price (15% VAT) |
|---|---|
| Shovon | 55 Taka |
| Shovon Chair | 65 Taka |
| First Seat | 90 Taka |
| Snigdha | 106 Taka |
| AC | 127 Taka |
| AC Berth | 191 Taka |
Chitra Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Dhomkato Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Rajshahi, the fourth-largest city in Bangladesh. It runs every day except for Saturdays. It leaves Dhaka at 6:00 am and reaches Gazipur at 7:01 am, taking about one hour and one minute to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Dhomkato Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Drutojan Express is a newer and faster train service that connects Dhaka with Dinajpur, a northern district of Bangladesh. It was launched in 2015 and named after the legendary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s pen name Drutojan. It runs every day except for Wednesdays. It leaves Dhaka at 8:00 pm and reaches Gazipur at 9:05 pm, taking about one hour and five minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including four air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Drutojan Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Ekota Express is the oldest and most popular train service on this route. It connects Dhaka with Dinajpur as well. It runs every day except for Tuesdays. It leaves Dhaka at 10:00 am and reaches Gazipur at 11:05 am, taking about one hour and five minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including four air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Ekota Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Hawr Express is another newer and faster train service that connects Dhaka with Mohanganj, a northern district of Bangladesh. It was launched in 2015 and named after the Hawr River that flows through Mohanganj. It runs every day except for Thursdays. It leaves Dhaka at 11:50 pm and reaches Gazipur at 12:49 am the next day, taking about 59 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Hawr Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Jumona Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Tarakandi, a northern district of Bangladesh. It runs every day without any off day. It leaves Dhaka at 4:40 pm and reaches Gazipur at 5:55 pm, taking about one hour and 15 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Jumona Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Lalmoni Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Lalmonirhat, a northern district of Bangladesh. It runs every day except for Fridays. It leaves Dhaka at 10:10 pm and reaches Gazipur at 11:15 pm, taking about one hour and five minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Lalmoni Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Nilshagar Express is another newer and faster train service that connects Dhaka with Chilahati, a northern district of Bangladesh. It was launched in 2015 and named after the Nilsagar Dighi (pond) in Nilphamari district. It runs every day except for Mondays. It leaves Dhaka at 8:00 am and reaches Gazipur at 9:17 am, taking about one hour and 17 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices vary according to the seat classes, as shown in the following table:
| Seat Classes | Ticket Price (15% VAT) |
|---|---|
| Shovon | 100 Taka |
| Shovon Chair | 135 Taka |
| First Seat | 210 Taka |
| Snigdha | 165 Taka |
| AC | 198 Taka |
| AC Berth | 359 Taka |
Nilshagar Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Padma Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Rajshahi as well. It runs every day except for Tuesdays. It leaves Dhaka at 11:10 pm and reaches Gazipur at 12:08 am the next day, taking about 58 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Padma Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Silk City Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Rajshahi as well. It runs every day except for Sundays. It leaves Dhaka at 2:40 pm and reaches Gazipur at 3:50 pm, taking about one hour and 10 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Silk City Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Sirajgonj Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Sirajganj, a northern district of Bangladesh. It runs every day except for Saturdays. It leaves Dhaka at 5:00 pm and reaches Gazipur at 6:15 pm, taking about one hour and 15 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Sirajgonj Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur.
Sundarban Express is a train service that connects Dhaka with Khulna as well. It runs every day except for Wednesdays. It leaves Dhaka at 6:20 am and reaches Gazipur at 7:25 am, taking about one hour and five minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Chitra Express.
Sundarban Express stops at Biman Bandar Station on its way to Gazipur
All these trains offer online ticket booking facilities through Bangladesh Railway’s official website or mobile app. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from authorized agents or railway stations. However, it is advisable to book tickets in advance as they tend to sell out quickly due to high demand.
Traveling by train from Dhaka to Gazipur is a pleasant and rewarding experience for many reasons. It allows passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of the countryside along the route, such as green fields, rivers, bridges, villages, and forests. It also provides an opportunity to interact with fellow travelers and locals at different stations. Moreover, it is a safe and reliable mode of transportation that avoids traffic congestion and road accidents. Therefore, if you are planning to visit Gazipur from Dhaka or vice versa by train, you can choose any of these 12 intercity trains according to your preference and convenience.
References:
1: Dhaka To Gazipur Train Schedule & Ticket Price 2023 … – JAJABOR 2:
Gazipur to Dhaka train schedule
| train Name | Gazipur/Joydebpur | Dhaka |
| Dhumketu Express | 03:43 am | 04:45 am |
| Nilsagar Express | 04:30 am | 05:30 am |
| Sundarban Express | 06:02 am | 07:00 am |
| Jamuna Express | 06:22 am | 7:45 am |
| Ekota Express | 07:00 am | 08:10 am |
| Tangail Commuter | 08:22 am | 09:40 am |
| Sirajganj Express | 09:15 am | 10:20 am |
| Silkcity Express | 12:30 pm | 01:30 pm |
| Hawr Express | 12:43 pm | 01:50 pm |
| Chilahati Express | 02:03 pm | 03:00 pm |
| Chitra Express | 05:01 pm | 05:55 pm |
| Drutojan Express | 05:59 pm | 06:55 pm |
| Lalmoni Express | 06:52 pm | 07:55 pm |
| Padma Express | 08:40 pm | 09:40 pm |
Gazipur to Dhaka train ticket price
| S_CHAIR | SNIGDHA (AC chair) | AC_S |
| 50 tk | 115 tk | 127 tk |
Gazipur/ Joydebpur to Dhaka Local Train
| Train Name | Gazipur/Joydebpur | Dhaka | Off Day |
| Turag Commuter -2 | 7:15 am | 8:30 am | Friday |
| Vawal Express | 9:39 am | 12:05 pm | – |
| Dhaka Commuter | 10:06 am | 11:00 am | – |
| Jamalpur Commuter | 10:15 am | 11:15 am | – |
| Balaka Commuter | 4:19 pm | 5:40 pm | – |
| Kaliakoire Express-2 | 5:29 pm | 6:40 pm | Friday |
| Dewanganj Commuter | 6:12 pm | 7:25 pm | – |
| Turag Commuter -4 | 7:25 pm | 8:55 pm | Friday |
| Mohua Commuter | 8:05 pm | 9:10 pm | – |
