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 Betona Com (বেতনা কমিউটার)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Khulna to Benapole rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Khulna এবং Benapole-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Betona Com operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~95 km (59 miles). It connects origin Khulna with destination Benapole in approximately 2h 15m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Betona Com Ticket Price (Khulna to Benapole)
Official BR rates calculated for ~95 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Betona Com (53). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳45 to ৳52
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
৳85 to ৳94
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
Betona Com Off Day Schedule (Tuesday)
Closed on Tuesday
Betona Com (53) has its weekly off-day on Tuesday. The train does not operate from Khulna on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Betona Com (#54) has its weekly off day on Tuesday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারOff Day
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
Betona Com (53) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
KhulnaOrigin
খুলনা
—
06:15
Terminal
Passed
BenapoleDestination
বেনাপোল
08:30
—
Terminal
Passed
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Betona Com (53) right now? (বেতনা কমিউটার এখন কোথায়?)▾
Betona Com (53) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Benapole at 08:30 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Betona Com? (বেতনা কমিউটার এর সময়সূচী)▾
Betona Com (53) departs Khulna at 06:15 BST and reaches Benapole at 08:30 BST. Total estimated travel time is 2h 15m covering approximately 95 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Betona Com? (বেতনা কমিউটার এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Betona Com (53) has its weekly off-day on Tuesday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Betona Com (54) has its off day on Tuesday.
What are the ticket prices for Betona Com (Khulna to Benapole)? (বেতনা কমিউটার টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Betona Com between Khulna and Benapole are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳45–৳52, Shovon Chair: ৳85–৳94. 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 Betona Com? (বেতনা কমিউটার কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Betona Com has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Khulna to Benapole rail corridor. Major boarding points include Khulna, Benapole. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Betona Com stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Betona Com stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Betona Com live via SMS using code 16318? (বেতনা কমিউটার ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 53" 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 Betona Com?▾
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.
