Khulna to Dhaka

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

Distance by road: 184.6 km (via the Padma Bridge)
Bus: 4 h 30 min · from ৳576
Train: 3 h 45 min · from ৳445
Cheapest: Train (৳445)
Fastest by road, rail or water: Train (3 h 45 min)

By bus to Dhaka

Leaves from: Sonadanga Bus Terminal
Arrives in Dhaka at: Gulistan, Dholaipar, Sayedabad, Malibagh, Arambagh, Abdullahpur, Gabtoli
Journey time: 4.5–6.5 hours
Government fare, 51-seat bus: ৳576
Government fare, 40-seat bus: ৳734
Non-AC buses charge: ৳650 – ৳800
AC buses charge: ৳740 – ৳1,350
Operators: Shohagh Paribahan (AC and non-AC), Tungipara Express (AC and non-AC), Emad Paribahan (AC and non-AC), Dola Paribahan (non-AC), Ena Transport (AC and non-AC), Hanif Enterprise (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

Nearly all buses use the Padma Bridge via Bhanga and Gopalganj. Tungipara Express, Emad Paribahan and Dola Paribahan leave from Gulistan and Dholaipar; Shohagh Paribahan and Ena Transport pick up across the city from Abdullahpur and Malibagh to Sayedabad. In Khulna they stop at Zero Point, Sonadanga, Royal Mor, Fulbari Gate and Fultala. BRTA's chart re-fixed on 22 Sep 2026 (Tk 2.40 per km plus toll) lists Sayedabad–Khulna via the Padma Bridge, Bhanga and Gopalganj (205 km) at Tk 576 in a 51-seat bus and Tk 734 in a 40-seat bus. Per the chart's footnote, buses using the Gulistan–Jatrabari flyover add Tk 7 (51-seat) or Tk 9 (40-seat) a seat for its toll. Counters were quoting Tk 650–800 non-AC and Tk 740–1,350 AC for travel on 12 Oct 2026 (seen 8 Oct 2026 on Shohoz). Non-AC is mostly Tk 730–740; economy AC is mostly Tk 900–1,050 and business class Tk 1,350.

Note: On 3 Oct 2026 the DMP commissioner said the Gulistan and Fulbaria bus terminals would be moved to Chunkutia, Keraniganj within three months, with all buses for 19 southern districts planned to move there. Check the boarding point with the operator before you travel.

By train from Khulna to Dhaka

Train	Departs	Arrives	Journey time	Day off	Fare
Jahanabad Express (825)	6:00 AM Khulna	9:45 AM Dhaka	3 h 45 min	Monday	Shovon Chair ৳445 · Snigdha ৳851 · AC seat ৳1,018 · AC berth ৳1,530
Chitra Express (763)	9:00 AM Khulna	6:05 PM Dhaka	9 h 5 min	Sunday	Shovon Chair ৳680 · Snigdha ৳1,300 · AC berth ৳2,335
Sundarban Express (725)	9:45 PM Khulna	5:10 AM Dhaka	7 h 25 min	Tuesday	Shovon Chair ৳625 · Snigdha ৳1,196 · AC seat ৳1,432

Trains back: Dhaka to Khulna

Train	Departs	Arrives	Journey time	Day off	Fare
Sundarban Express (726)	8:00 AM Dhaka	3:40 PM Khulna	7 h 40 min	Wednesday	Shovon Chair ৳625 · Snigdha ৳1,196 · AC seat ৳1,432
Chitra Express (764)	7:30 PM Dhaka	4:40 AM Khulna	9 h 10 min	Sunday	Shovon Chair ৳680 · Snigdha ৳1,300 · AC berth ৳2,335
Jahanabad Express (826)	8:00 PM Dhaka	11:45 PM Khulna	3 h 45 min	Monday	Shovon Chair ৳445 · Snigdha ৳851 · AC seat ৳1,018 · AC berth ৳1,530

All intercity train times

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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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Sources: gis.rhd.gov.bd · brta.gov.bd · khulna.gov.bd · bangla.bdnews24.com