Silk City Express Schedule — Station Timings, Stoppage & Ticket Price (2026)
Rajshahi is famous for two things above everything else — its silk and its mangoes. The train that connects it to Dhaka was named after the first of those, which tells you something about how seriously this city takes its textile heritage. The Silk City Express — Train 753/754 — runs the Dhaka-Rajshahi corridor six days a week, covering 245 kilometres of the northwestern agricultural heartland in approximately 5 hours 50 minutes. It is an afternoon departure from Dhaka and a morning departure from Rajshahi, which gives it a loyal base of regular travellers who have built their schedules around it.
Train 753 runs Dhaka to Rajshahi, Train 754 runs Rajshahi back to Dhaka. Complete station timings for both directions, the full stoppage list across 14 stations, updated ticket prices, and what makes this particular train worth choosing over the four other intercity options on this corridor.
This Silk City Express Schedule covers both directions in full detail, so you can plan your Dhaka-Rajshahi journey with confidence
The Silk City Express Schedule helps passengers plan their journey more confidently by showing departure times, station stoppages, journey duration, and ticket prices in one place. Checking the latest timetable before travelling can help you avoid unnecessary delays.
Silk City Express — Key Details Train Numbers: 753 (Dhaka → Rajshahi) | 754 (Rajshahi → Dhaka) Route: Dhaka Kamalapur ↔ Rajshahi Railway Station Distance: ~245 km via Bangabandhu Bridge Journey Time: ~5 hrs 50 min (Dhaka→Rajshahi) | ~5 hrs 30 min (Rajshahi→Dhaka) Off Day: Sunday — both directions Total Stoppages: 14 stations including origin and terminus Classes: Shovan, Shovan Chair, First Class Seat, Snigdha (AC Chair), AC Berth/Cabin Live Tracking: SMS ‘TR 753’ or ‘TR 754’ to 16318
Train 753 — Dhaka to Rajshahi Station Timings
The Silk City Express Schedule for Train 753 is ideal for passengers travelling from Dhaka to Rajshahi in the afternoon. Reviewing the timetable before departure helps you plan your journey and reach the station on time.
Train 753 is the afternoon departure — leaving Kamalapur at 2:30 PM and arriving in Rajshahi in the early evening. The timing suits passengers who work a morning shift in Dhaka or have commitments until midday before travelling northwest. Here is the complete Silk City Express schedule for Train 753:
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
| Dhaka Kamalapur | — | 02:30 PM | Starting Station |
| Dhaka Airport (Biman Bandar) | 02:53 PM | 02:58 PM | 5 min |
| Joydebpur | 03:21 PM | 03:24 PM | 3 min |
| Mirzapur | 03:57 PM | 03:59 PM | 2 min |
| Tangail | 04:26 PM | 04:28 PM | 2 min |
| Ibrahimabad | 04:48 PM | 04:50 PM | 2 min |
| SH M Monsur Ali | 05:06 PM | 05:09 PM | 3 min |
| Jamtail | 05:17 PM | 05:19 PM | 2 min |
| Ullapara | 05:31 PM | 05:34 PM | 3 min |
| Boral Bridge | 06:06 PM | 06:09 PM | 3 min |
| Chatmohar | 06:23 PM | 06:28 PM | 5 min |
| Ishwardi Bypass Jn. | 06:48 PM | 06:51 PM | 3 min |
| Abdulpur | 07:06 PM | 07:09 PM | 3 min |
| Rajshahi | 08:20 PM | — | Terminus |
| This Silk City Express Schedule for Train 753 should be confirmed close to your travel date, as minor timing adjustments are occasionally issued by Bangladesh Railway. Ishwardi Bypass — The Junction You Need to Know About Ishwardi Bypass Junction is the most important rail junction on the Dhaka-Rajshahi corridor. Trains to Khulna and Jessore diverge here, and it is also where the line splits toward Chapainawabganj — the mango capital of Rajshahi division. If you are travelling specifically to Ishwardi town rather than Rajshahi city, note that this is a bypass station — not the main Ishwardi station. The bypass handles through-running trains; the main Ishwardi station is on the branch. |
Train 754 — Rajshahi to Dhaka Station Timings
The Silk City Express Schedule for Train 754 is designed for morning departures from Rajshahi. Passengers returning to Dhaka can use the timetable below to plan their travel more efficiently.
Train 754 is the morning departure from Rajshahi — arriving in Dhaka just after noon. The early start from Rajshahi means passengers get a full morning in the city before the train leaves, which is useful for those wrapping up business or visiting before returning to the capital. Off day is Sunday. Complete timings:
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
| Rajshahi | — | 07:40 AM | Starting Station |
| Abdulpur | 08:20 AM | 08:22 AM | 2 min |
| Ishwardi Bypass Jn. | 08:37 AM | 08:39 AM | 2 min |
| Chatmohar | 08:58 AM | 09:01 AM | 3 min |
| Boral Bridge | 09:14 AM | 09:17 AM | 3 min |
| Ullapara | 09:36 AM | 09:39 AM | 3 min |
| Jamtail | 09:51 AM | 09:53 AM | 2 min |
| SH M Monsur Ali | 10:01 AM | 10:04 AM | 3 min |
| Ibrahimabad | 10:20 AM | 10:22 AM | 2 min |
| Tangail | 10:42 AM | 10:44 AM | 2 min |
| Mirzapur | 11:08 AM | 11:10 AM | 2 min |
| Joydebpur | 12:05 PM | 12:08 PM | 3 min |
| Dhaka Kamalapur | 01:10 PM | — | Terminus |
| Note: Train 754 (Rajshahi to Dhaka) does not stop at Dhaka Airport (Biman Bandar) on its return journey — it runs direct from Joydebpur to Kamalapur. This is different from Train 753 which does stop at Airport Station on the outbound journey. If you were planning to alight at Airport Station on the return, you will need to go to Kamalapur instead. Always confirm through eticket.railway.gov.bd before travelling. |
The Stoppage List — What Each Station Means
Fourteen stations across 245 kilometres makes this a moderately stopping service — not as sparse as the Subarna Express on the Chittagong run, but not as dense as some mail trains. The stops follow the main line northwest from Dhaka, crossing through Gazipur, Tangail, Sirajganj, and Pabna before reaching Rajshahi. Understanding each stop on the Silk City Express Schedule helps you know exactly where to board or get off along the route. Here is what each key stop represents:
| Key Stations — Dhaka to Rajshahi Direction Dhaka Airport (Biman Bandar) — 5-minute halt. Serves northern Dhaka passengers — Uttara, Gulshan, Airport Road area. Joydebpur — Gazipur district. Last Dhaka-adjacent stop. Many suburban commuters board here. Tangail — Tangail district town. Known for Tangail saree — another famous textile, fitting for a train named after silk. SH M Monsur Ali — Sirajganj district. Named after a political figure. Gateway to the Bangabandhu Bridge area. Ullapara — Major stop in Sirajganj. Significant boarding point for passengers from this district. Chatmohar — Pabna district. 5-minute halt. Longest intermediate halt on Train 753 — worth noting for a platform break. Ishwardi Bypass Junction — Major junction. Where lines diverge toward Khulna, Jessore, and Chapainawabganj. Abdulpur — Natore district. Final stop before Rajshahi. |
Ticket Prices — 2026 Updated Fares
Before booking your ticket, compare the Silk City Express Schedule with the available seat classes. This makes it easier to choose the departure time and travel class that best suits your journey. Keeping the Silk City Express Schedule and fare chart together makes it easier to plan both your departure time and budget in one go
The Dhaka-Rajshahi route is on the Western Zone of Bangladesh Railway — which means it was not affected by the December 2025 Eastern Zone fare revision. Western Zone fares remained stable. The Silk City Express offers five seat classes — more options than most intercity trains on the network:
| Class | Fare | What You Get |
| Shovan (Economy) | ৳ 145 | Basic non-AC seating. Budget option. |
| Shovan Chair | ৳ 215 | Reserved fan-cooled seat. Most popular class. |
| First Class Seat | ৳ 365 | Non-AC but wider, more comfortable seats. |
| Snigdha (AC Chair) | ৳ 700 | Air-conditioned reclining seat. Best value for this journey. |
| AC Berth / Cabin | ৳ 1,193 | Fully air-conditioned sleeping berth or private cabin. |
If you’re unsure which class to pick, our Bangladesh Railway seat plan guide explains coach layouts and seat numbering in detail
| Fare Notes Western Zone fares — not revised in December 2025. Eastern Zone trains (Chittagong, Sylhet corridor) had fare increases; this route did not.A ৳ 20 online service charge applies per ticket when booking at eticket.railway.gov.bd.Children under 3 travel free. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half the adult fare.Student concession cardholders get up to 50% off — apply at any Bangladesh Railway station with a valid student ID.For a 6-hour afternoon journey, Snigdha class at ৳ 700 is the most comfortable option. Shovan Chair at ৳ 215 is perfectly manageable for budget travellers. |
What the Journey Is Actually Like
The Silk City Express Schedule isn’t just about times and fares — the journey itself has its own character. The Dhaka-Rajshahi corridor does not have the dramatic scenery of the Sylhet tea hills or the excitement of the Padma Bridge crossing on the Khulna route. What it has is something quieter and, in its own way, more characteristically Bangladeshi — the wide, flat, agricultural plains of the northwest, which are among the most productive farmland in the country.
| Dhaka to Tangail — The City Releasing Its Hold From Kamalapur, the first hour passes through the expanding outer suburbs of Dhaka and Gazipur before reaching Joydebpur. After Joydebpur, the density drops sharply. Tangail district, reached at roughly 4:26 PM on Train 753, is the last major populated area before the train moves into genuinely open country. The Bangabandhu Bridge and the Jamuna Crossing Between Tangail and SH M Monsur Ali station, the train crosses the Bangabandhu Bridge — one of the longest bridges in Asia, spanning the Jamuna River. This crossing is one of the more visually memorable moments of the journey. The Jamuna at this point is enormous — flat, wide, and seemingly endless in both directions. The bridge crossing takes about 5 minutes. On Train 753 in the afternoon, the light over the river is often particularly striking between 5:00 and 5:15 PM. Sirajganj and Pabna — The Northwestern Plains After the bridge, the train enters the flat northwestern plains of Sirajganj and Pabna districts. This is sugarcane and paddy country — wide, open, with longer sight lines than you ever get in the congested east of Bangladesh. The landscape changes colour with the season: gold in winter harvest, deep green in monsoon, and the pale yellow of mustard flowers in late autumn. It is unhurried and spacious. Ishwardi to Rajshahi — Mango Country After Ishwardi Bypass Junction, the train is firmly in Rajshahi division. The approach to Rajshahi in the late evening has a particular quality — the air is drier here than in Dhaka, the landscape more open. In mango season (April to June), the orchards between Ishwardi and Rajshahi are heavy with fruit and you can sometimes smell them through the window before you see them. |
Why Choose This Train Over the Other Dhaka-Rajshahi Options
Five intercity trains run on the Dhaka-Rajshahi corridor. The Silk City Express holds its position as the most popular among them — but it is worth understanding why, and when another train might be the better choice:
| Factor | Silk City (753/754) | Banalata (791/792) | Dhumketu (761/762) |
| Dhaka departure | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM — earlier | 6:00 AM — early morning |
| Arrives Rajshahi | 8:20 PM | 6:05 PM — faster | 12:10 PM |
| Off Day | Sunday | None — runs daily | Wednesday |
| Journey Time | ~5 hrs 50 min | ~4 hrs 35 min (fastest) | ~6 hrs 10 min |
| Stoppages | 14 stations | Fewer — faster | More — slower |
| Best for | Afternoon travellers | Fastest option, any day | Early arrival in Rajshahi |
The honest verdict: if speed is the priority, Banalata Express wins — it is 75 minutes faster and runs every day. The Silk City Express is the preferred afternoon option — later departure from Dhaka, solid network of intermediate stops for passengers from Tangail, Sirajganj, and Pabna, and a consistent reputation built over years of operation. It books out faster than Dhumketu and Madhumati, which tells you something about where it sits in the preferences of regular Rajshahi travellers. For a full breakdown of every train option on this corridor, see our complete Dhaka to Rajshahi train guide
Arriving in Rajshahi — What to Know
Once you’ve followed the Silk City Express Schedule and reached Rajshahi at 8:20 PM, the city is still lively at that hour — Rajshahi has a strong university town energy, the Shaheb Bazar market area is still busy, and the Padma River embankment is a pleasant evening walk.
From Rajshahi Railway Station CNG auto-rickshaws are available immediately outside the station. The city centre — Shaheb Bazar, Zero Point, the university area — is 10 to 20 minutes depending on your destination. Standard CNG fare to the city centre is ৳ 50 to ৳ 80.
Worth Knowing About Rajshahi Mango Season (April to June) — Rajshahi and nearby Chapainawabganj produce the finest mangoes in Bangladesh. Himsagar, Langra, and Fazli varieties. If you are here during this period, the market outside the station has vendors selling fresh mangoes at prices far below Dhaka.Rajshahi Silk — Available at the Silk Research Institute shop and dedicated markets in Shaheb Bazar.
The silk produced here — particularly Rajshahi raw silk — is Bangladesh’s most prized textile.Varendra Research Museum — The oldest museum in Bangladesh, built in 1910. A genuinely interesting collection of terracotta plaques, coins, and stone sculptures from the Bengal region across multiple centuries.Padma River Embankment (Padma Garden) — A wide, well-maintained riverside promenade. One of the more pleasant urban spaces in any Bangladeshi city. Worth a visit on the evening you arrive.
Booking Your Ticket
You can book your Silk City Express ticket directly using the live booking tool on our homepage, or follow the steps below. Once you have checked the Silk City Express Schedule, you can book your preferred seat online through the official Bangladesh Railway booking system using your registered account. If you haven’t logged in before, check our Bangladesh Railway eTicket Login guide for the full process.
Online booking at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Dhaka and Rajshahi as your departure and destination. Choose your class. The seat map shows live availability — green is free, red is taken. Pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or card. E-ticket by SMS and email instantly. Once your payment is confirmed, you can verify your booking anytime using our PNR status check guide.
Booking window opens 10 days before the journey date at 8:00 AM. Snigdha class on Friday and Saturday departures sells out fast — within the first 30 to 60 minutes of the booking window on popular travel days. During mango season (April to June), the Rajshahi corridor gets unusually busy and all seat classes book out faster than usual.
Tips Worth Knowing Before You Travel
Here are the most common questions readers ask about the Silk City Express Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
| Q1: What is the Silk City Express schedule for 2026? A: Train 753 (Dhaka to Rajshahi): Departs Kamalapur at 2:30 PM, stops at Airport Station 2:53 PM, Joydebpur 3:21 PM, Tangail 4:26 PM, Ullapara 5:31 PM, Ishwardi Bypass 6:48 PM, arrives Rajshahi at 8:20 PM. Off day Sunday. Train 754 (Rajshahi to Dhaka): Departs Rajshahi at 7:40 AM, stops at Ishwardi Bypass 8:37 AM, Ullapara 9:36 AM, Tangail 10:42 AM, Joydebpur 12:05 PM, arrives Dhaka Kamalapur at 1:10 PM. Off day Sunday. |
| Q2: What stations does the Silk City Express stop at? A: Train 753 (Dhaka to Rajshahi) stops at: Airport (Biman Bandar), Joydebpur, Mirzapur, Tangail, Ibrahimabad, SH M Monsur Ali, Jamtail, Ullapara, Boral Bridge, Chatmohar, Ishwardi Bypass Junction, Abdulpur, and Rajshahi. Train 754 (Rajshahi to Dhaka) covers the same stations in reverse but does not stop at Airport Station — it runs direct from Joydebpur to Kamalapur. |
| Q3: What is the Silk City Express ticket price in 2026? A: Shovan ৳ 145, Shovan Chair ৳ 215, First Class Seat ৳ 365, Snigdha AC Chair ৳ 700, AC Berth/Cabin ৳ 1,193. The Dhaka-Rajshahi route is on the Western Zone and was not revised in the December 2025 Eastern Zone fare update. A ৳ 20 online service charge applies when booking at eticket.railway.gov.bd. |
| Q4: What is the off day for this train? A: Sunday is the weekly off day for both Train 753 and Train 754. It operates six days a week — Monday through Saturday. Note that the Banalata Express on this same route runs every day with no off day, which makes it a useful alternative specifically when the Silk City Express is not running. |
| Q5: Can I board at Airport Station instead of Kamalapur? A: Yes — but only for Train 753 (Dhaka to Rajshahi). It stops at Airport Station at 2:53 PM. Book your ticket for Airport Station as your boarding point. Train 754 on the return does not stop at Airport Station — it runs direct from Joydebpur to Kamalapur, so return passengers from Rajshahi must go to Kamalapur. |
| Q6: Does the Silk City Express cross the Bangabandhu Bridge? A: Yes. The train crosses the Bangabandhu Bridge over the Jamuna River between Tangail and SH M Monsur Ali station — at approximately 5:00 to 5:10 PM on Train 753. This bridge crossing is one of the visual highlights of the Dhaka-Rajshahi journey. The Jamuna is very wide at this crossing point and visible from both sides of the train. |
| Q7: When is the best time to travel to Rajshahi by train? A: For the mangoes — April to June. Rajshahi’s Himsagar, Langra, and Fazli varieties are available at this time, and the market outside the station is full of vendors selling fresh fruit at prices significantly lower than Dhaka. Note that this is also the busiest period on this corridor — book early. For the Padma riverbank scenery and weather — November to February, when temperatures are cool and the river level is lower. |
The Train Named After Silk
The Silk City Express has been running this corridor long enough to become a fixture. Rajshahi residents know its schedule the way they know the rhythms of mango season and the level of the Padma — it is part of the regular texture of life here. The afternoon departure from Dhaka, the Bangabandhu Bridge crossing in the early evening light, and the arrival in Rajshahi as the city settles into the night. It is a journey worth making — and the train is named after something that the city it connects to is genuinely proud of.
Book at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Booking window opens 10 days before travel at 8:00 AM. Track live: ‘TR 753’ or ‘TR 754’ to 16318.
