Mausoleum of Bangabandhu, Tungipara
Gopalganj · History and heritage
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in this village, Tungipara. Killed in 1975, he lies buried in the…
November – February
Dhaka to Gopalganj
By bus, train, launch and air: fares, how long it takes and where it leaves from.
- Distance by road
- 130.8 km (via the Padma Bridge)
- Bus
- 3 h · from ৳411
- Train
- 1 h 22 min · from ৳305
- Cheapest
- Train (৳305)
- Fastest by road, rail or water
- Train (1 h 22 min)
By bus to Gopalganj
- Leaves Dhaka from
- Gulistan (Fulbaria), Dholaipar, Sayedabad Bus Terminal, Gabtoli Bus Terminal
- Arrives at
- Gopalganj bus stand
- Journey time
- 3–4 hours
- Government fare, 51-seat bus
- ৳411
- Government fare, 40-seat bus
- ৳524
- Non-AC buses charge
- ৳500 – ৳700
- AC buses charge
- ৳550 – ৳950
- Operators
- Tungipara Express (AC and non-AC), Dola Paribahan Ltd (non-AC), Emad Paribahan (Pvt.) Ltd. (AC and non-AC), Ena Transport (Pvt) Ltd (AC and non-AC), Comfort Line Pvt Ltd (non-AC), Sheba Green Line (non-AC)
The government fare is from the transport authority's (BRTA) chart for non-AC buses, per seat. AC fares are set by the companies.
Last checked: 22 September 2026
Direct buses from Gulistan, Dholaipar and Sayedabad via the Padma Bridge and Bhanga; many Khulna, Pirojpur and Bagerhat coaches also drop at Gopalganj. BRTA lists 142 km, Tk 411 (51-seat) and Tk 524 (40-seat); on Shohoz for travel on 12 Oct 2026 non-AC was mostly Tk 550 (slightly above the chart) and AC Tk 550-950. About 3 to 4 hours: the shortest listed runs are about 3 hours, and arrival times on the platform refer to the end of the bus's route. The Gopalganj Sadar upazila portal (updated April 2025) also names Madhumati Paribahan and Welcome Express.
By train from Dhaka to Gopalganj
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Journey time | Day off | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruposhi Bangla Express (828) | 10:45 AM Dhaka | 12:07 PM Muksudpur | 1 h 22 min | Monday | – |
| Jahanabad Express (826) | 8:00 PM Dhaka | 9:34 PM Kashiani | 1 h 34 min | Monday | Shovon Chair ৳305 · Snigdha ৳581 · AC seat ৳696 · AC berth ৳1,047 |
Trains back: Gopalganj to Dhaka
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Journey time | Day off | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahanabad Express (825) | 7:44 AM Kashiani | 9:45 AM Dhaka | 2 h 1 min | Monday | Shovon Chair ৳305 · Snigdha ৳581 · AC seat ৳696 · AC berth ৳1,047 |
| Ruposhi Bangla Express (827) | 5:11 PM Kashiani | 7:00 PM Dhaka | 1 h 49 min | Monday | Shovon Chair ৳305 · Snigdha ৳581 · AC seat ৳696 · AC berth ৳1,047 |
What to see in Gopalganj
Orakandi Thakur Bari
Gopalganj · Places of worship
Orakandi in Kashiani upazila is the main pilgrimage centre of the Matua community. Father and son…
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Ulpur Zamindar Bari
Gopalganj · History and heritage
In Ulpur village of Gopalganj Sadar, several old two-storey buildings of a zamindar family are…
November – February
Where to buy tickets
- Train, official e-ticket site: eticket.railway.gov.bd
- Bus, online (also sold at the operator's terminal counter): Shohoz
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Fares and timetables change. Check at the counter or on the official site before you set out.
Sources: gis.rhd.gov.bd · brta.gov.bd · sadar.gopalganj.gov.bd · goldenlinebd.com · bangla.bdnews24.com · bangla.bdnews24.com