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Dhaka to Manikganj

By bus, train, launch and air: fares, how long it takes and where it leaves from.

Manikganj to Dhaka

Distance by road
52.5 km
Bus
from ৳142

By bus to Manikganj

Leaves Dhaka from
Gabtoli Bus Terminal, Gulistan (Fulbaria)
Arrives at
Manikganj bus stand
Government fare
৳142
Operators
Shuvojatra Service (non-AC), Padma Line (non-AC), Jatri Seba (non-AC), Nabinbaran (non-AC), Selfie Paribahan (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

Frequent buses from Gabtoli along the Dhaka-Aricha highway; Shuvojatra and BRTC also run from Gulistan according to the district portal (stamped 23 May 2026; its table is not dated, and BRTC's own route list shows no Manikganj bus). BRTA's Dhaka Metro charts (diesel buses, Tk 2.70/km, one fare per passenger) give Gabtoli-Manikganj as Tk 142 (52.7 km) on the Fulbaria-Paturia chart but Tk 138 (51.0 km) on the Kanchpur-Paturia chart; from Gulistan/Fulbaria Tk 176 (65 km). Selfie Paribahan's Paturia-Dhaka buses were reported on this road in July and September 2026. Journey time and AC fares were not found in any source.

By train from Dhaka to Manikganj

There is no direct intercity train between these two districts.

What to see in Manikganj

Baliati Zamindar Palace

Manikganj · History and heritage

At Baliati in Saturia upazila, a row of grand mansions was built in the 19th century by a wealthy…

November – February

Teota Zamindar Bari

Manikganj · History and heritage

Teota Zamindar Bari stands beside the Jamuna in Shibalaya upazila. The zamindars' palace is…

November – February

Mustard Fields of Jhitka

Manikganj · Village life and culture

In winter the fields around Jhitka in Harirampur upazila turn yellow with mustard flowers to the…

December – January

Full guide to Manikganj

Where to buy tickets

  • 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 · manikganj.gov.bd · prothomalo.com · bangla.bdnews24.com · prothomalo.com