Dhaka to Natore train schedule

Dhaka and Natore are two important districts in Bangladesh, located in the central and northern regions of the country respectively. Dhaka is the capital and the largest city, while Natore is a historical and cultural center. 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 six intercity trains that operate on the Dhaka to Natore route: Ekota Express, Lalmoni Express, Drutojan Express, Nilsagor Express, Rangpur Express, and Panchagarh Express. All these trains depart from Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka and arrive at Natore Railway Station, covering a distance of about 204 kilometers. The trains have different schedules, ticket prices, and stoppages along the way, which are described below.

Ekota Express

Ekota Express is the oldest and most popular train service on this route. It runs every day except for Tuesdays. It leaves Dhaka at 10:10 am and reaches Natore at 3:10 pm, taking about five hours to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including four 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	300 Taka
Shovon Chair	360 Taka
First Seat	480 Taka
First Berth	715 Taka
Snigdha	600 Taka
AC	715 Taka
AC Berth	1070 Taka

Ekota Express stops at 19 stations on its way to Natore, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil, Ullapara, Boral Bridge, Chatmohar, Ishurdi Bypass (North), Poradaha Bypass (North), Alamdanga Bypass (North), Chuadanga Bypass (North), Darsana Halt (North), Court Chandpur Bypass (North), Jessore Bypass (North), and Noapara1.

Lalmoni Express

Lalmoni Express is another popular train service on this route. It runs every day except for Fridays. It departs from Dhaka at 9:45 pm and arrives in Natore at 2:42 am the next day, taking about four hours and 57 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Ekota Express.

Lalmoni Express stops at nine stations on its way to Natore, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil, and Ullapara2.

Drutojan Express

Drutojan Express is a newer and faster train service on this route. 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 Natore at 12:28 am the next day, taking about four hours and 28 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including four air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Ekota Express.

Drutojan Express stops at nine stations on its way to Natore, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil and Ullapara3.

Nilsagor Express

Nilsagor Express is another newer and faster train service on this route. It was launched in 2015 and named after the Nilsagar Dighi (pond) in Nilphamari district. It runs every day except for Mondays. It departs from Dhaka at 6:40 am and arrives in Natore at 11:16 am, taking about four hours and 36 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	550 Taka
Shovon Chair	730 Taka
First Seat	1145 Taka
Snigdha	891 Taka
AC	1070 Taka
AC Berth	1942 Taka

Nilsagor Express stops at nine stations on its way to Natore, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil, and Ullapara4.

Rangpur Express

Rangpur Express is a train service that connects the northern districts of Rangpur and Dinajpur with Dhaka. It runs every day except for Sundays. It leaves Santahar at 1:16 am and reaches Dhaka at 6:10 am, taking about four hours and 54 minutes to complete the journey. The train has 12 coaches, including two air-conditioned ones. The ticket prices are similar to those of Ekota Express.

Rangpur Express stops at nine stations on its way to Dhaka, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil, and Ullapara.

Panchagarh Express

Panchagarh Express is the newest and longest train service on this route. It was launched in 2019 and named after the northernmost district of Bangladesh, Panchagarh. It runs every day except for Thursdays. It departs from Santahar at 5:52 pm and arrives in Dhaka at 9:55 pm, taking about four hours and three 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	550 Taka
Shovon Chair	730 Taka
First Seat	1145 Taka
Snigdha	891 Taka
AC	1070 Taka
AC Berth	1942 Taka

Panchagarh Express stops at nine stations on its way to Dhaka, which are: Biman Bandar, Joydebpur, Mouchak, Mirzapur, Tangail, BB Setu (East), SM Monsur Ali, Jamtoil, and Ullapara.

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 Natore 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 Natore from Dhaka or vice versa by train, you can choose any of these six intercity trains according to your preference and convenience.