Bangladesh Railway trains are equipped with onboard satellite transponders. To receive the official real-time GPS coordinates and delay update directly to your phone, send an SMS with the train code below to 16318.
Universal operator support: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk.Official fee: ৳4.00 + applicable government VAT per SMS.
Service Overview & Background
About Nakshikatha Up (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Khulna to Dhaka rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Khulna এবং Dhaka-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Nakshikatha Up operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~412 km (256 miles). It connects origin Khulna with destination Dhaka in approximately 10h 10m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Nakshikatha Up Ticket Price (Khulna to Dhaka)
Official BR rates calculated for ~412 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Nakshikatha Up (25). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳185 to ৳213
Economic regular seating for daily commuters and short to medium distance inter-district journeys.
Layout: Bench style open non-AC seating
Budget FriendlyFrequent StoppagesGeneral Class
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳309 to ৳340
Reserved seating with designated coach and seat numbers for comfortable commuting.
Layout: Individual reserved non-AC seat
Reserved SeatFan CooledEconomical
How to Book Online Tickets (ই-টিকিট বুকিং নিয়মাবলী)
Bangladesh Railway rakes are arranged sequentially from the locomotive to the rear brake van. Coaches are designated with Bengali alphabet letters (ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ, চ, ছ, জ, ঝ...). Review the typical coach layout below before boarding:
Locomotive
→
Power Car (বিদ্যুৎ)
→
Shovon Chair (ক-ঘ)
→
Pantry / Meal (ঙ)
→
Snigdha AC (চ-ছ)
→
AC Cabin / Berth (জ-ঝ)
→
Guard Van (ব্রেক)
Locomotive & Power CarFront / Rear
ইঞ্জিন ও পাওয়ার কার • N/A
Provides diesel-electric traction and onboard electricity generation.
Shulov / Shovon CoachesKa to Jha (ক - ঝ)
সুলভ ও শোভন বগি • 70-80 Seats
Open non-AC seating for daily regional passengers.
Brake Van & Luggage CarRear (পেছনে)
ব্রেক ভ্যান ও লাগেজ বগি • Guard Station
Carries parcels, bicycles, and heavy passenger luggage.
Seat Plan Tip: In Shovon Chair coaches, seats 1–30 are typically in the forward half, with window seats ending in odd/even pairs depending on the coach manufacturer (CRRC vs PT INKA). In AC Cabins, cabins 'Ka' through 'Gha' offer lockable 4-berth or 2-berth arrangements. Explore our detailed Bangladesh Railway seat plan & coach layout guide.
Operating Days & Holiday • সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধ
Nakshikatha Up Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Nakshikatha Up (25) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Nakshikatha Dn (#26) has its weekly off day on Daily.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারRuns
Friশুক্রবারRuns
Passenger Alert: During special government Eid holidays or national festival rush, Bangladesh Railway often suspends weekly off-days and runs special services. Check official BR notices before festival travel.
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Nakshikatha Up (25) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Nakshikatha Up (25) right now? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Nakshikatha Up (25) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Dhaka at 09:10 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Nakshikatha Up? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Nakshikatha Up (25) departs Khulna at 23:00 BST and reaches Dhaka at 09:10 BST. Total estimated travel time is 10h 10m covering approximately 412 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Nakshikatha Up? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Nakshikatha Up (25) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Nakshikatha Up (Khulna to Dhaka)? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Nakshikatha Up between Khulna and Dhaka are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳185–৳213, Shovon Chair: ৳309–৳340. These rates include base track distance fare and 15% VAT on air-conditioned seating. Fares may vary slightly depending on boarding station.
What are all the stoppage stations for Nakshikatha Up? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Nakshikatha Up has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Khulna to Dhaka rail corridor. Major boarding points include Khulna, Dhaka. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Nakshikatha Up stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Nakshikatha Up stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Nakshikatha Up live via SMS using code 16318? (নকশীকাঁথা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 25" to 16318 from any Bangladeshi mobile SIM (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk). Universal operator charge is ৳4.00 + VAT.
How do I book online tickets and check seat plan for Nakshikatha Up?▾
Official online ticket booking is available on the Bangladesh Railway portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) and the "Rail Sheba" app. Tickets open 10 days in advance at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) / 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone). Up to 4 tickets can be booked per registered NID.
