Cox's Bazar Express

Bangladesh Railway
Bangladesh
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The Journey

Navigate from Dhaka Kamalapur to Cox's Bazar across a span of 381km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Meghna River delta crossings — dramatic river vistas from the delta islands
  • Lush green farmland and palm groves approaching Cox's Bazar
  • Forested hill-country scenery as the line winds through the Chittagong division approaches
  • First views of the Bay of Bengal as the train emerges onto the coastal plain near Cox's Bazar
  • Dawn arrival at Cox's Bazar beach — world's longest natural sea beach at 120km
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    8.5 hours

  • Distance

    381 km

  • Est. Price

    BDT 695–2,380 (plus 15% VAT and 10% non-stop charge)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Bangladesh Railway Class 6600 diesel-electric locomotive (EMD, Progress Rail) — most advanced broad-gauge locomotive in the BR fleet; also Class 6500 (Banaras Locomotive Works, 3100–3300 hp BED-30/BED-33 models) for peak services

Locomotive Weight

Class 6600: approximately 120–130 tonnes

Track Gauge

1,676 mm broad gauge (with dual-gauge sections from Dhaka to Chittagong allowing metre-gauge through-services)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard on all Bangladesh Railway passenger locomotives and coaching stock); vacuum brake endpoints on older consist cars

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 381km route crosses multiple major Bengal delta rivers (Meghna, Feni, Karnaphuli) requiring long bridge spans

  • Chittagong Hill Tracts approaches feature sharp curves and gradient changes requiring careful locomotive adhesion

  • Humid coastal climate (Cox's Bazar is essentially tropical) demands corrosion-resistant braking components

  • New line (opened December 2023) required major earthworks through the Akhaura–Chittagong corridor to bypass the older Jessore–Bamanhat route

  • Single-track operation throughout limits train frequency; passing loops at major stations allow bidirectional operations

Operator

Bangladesh Railway

Route distance

381 km

Maximum speed

100 km/h (broad gauge standard)

Electrification

None — diesel operated throughout

Configuration

Typical consist: locomotive + 8–12 passenger coaches (AC berth, AC seat, Snigdha, Shovan)

Topography

Flat delta (Dhaka–Chittagong), then hilly forested approaches to coastal plain

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    8.5 hours

  • Distance

    381 km

  • Est. Price

    BDT 695–2,380 (plus 15% VAT and 10% non-stop charge)

Official Booking Provider