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 Korotoa Express (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Eastern Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Santahar Jn to Burimari rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Eastern অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Santahar Jn এবং Burimari-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Korotoa Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~277 km (172 miles). It connects origin Santahar Jn with destination Burimari in approximately 6h 35m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Korotoa Express Ticket Price (Santahar Jn to Burimari)
Official BR rates calculated for ~277 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Korotoa Express (713). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳255 to ৳281
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Layout: 2x2 or 2x3 cushioned bucket seat with window curtain
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 EngineFront Head (সামনে)
লোকোমোটিভ ইঞ্জিন • N/A
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Power Car & Guard VanAdjacent to Engine
পাওয়ার কার ও গার্ড ভ্যান • Utility / Luggage
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
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
Korotoa Express Off Day Schedule (Wednesday)
Closed on Wednesday
Korotoa Express (713) has its weekly off-day on Wednesday. The train does not operate from Santahar Jn on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Korotoa Express (#714) has its weekly off day on Wednesday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারOff Day
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.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Korotoa Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Santahar Jn–Burimari
Check whether Korotoa Express halts at prominent railway junction stations on its corridor. Passengers can board or alight at any station listed with scheduled arrival and halt times:
Bogra
বগুড়া
Arrival: 10:09 (4m halt)
Stops
Bonarpara
বোনারপাড়া জংশন
Arrival: 11:20 (3m halt)
Stops
Gaibandha
গাইবান্ধা
Arrival: 11:56 (8m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Korotoa Express (713) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 19 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
SantaharOrigin
সান্তাহার
—
09:25
Terminal
Passed
Bogra
বগুড়া
10:09
10:13
4m halt
Passed
Sonatala
সোনাতলা
10:41
10:43
2m halt
Passed
Mohimaganj
মহিমাগঞ্জ
11:03
11:05
2m halt
Passed
Bonarpara
বোনারপাড়া
11:20
11:23
3m halt
Passed
Gaibandha
গাইবান্ধা
11:56
12:04
8m halt
Passed
Bamandanga
বামনডাঙ্গা
12:23
12:25
2m halt
Passed
Pirgachha
পীরগাছা
12:53
12:55
2m halt
Passed
Kaunia
কাউনিয়া
13:12
13:14
2m halt
Passed
Tista
তিস্তা
13:22
13:24
2m halt
Passed
Lalmonirhat
লালমনিরহাট
13:40
13:50
10m halt
Passed
Aditmari
আদিতমারী
14:04
14:07
3m halt
Passed
Kakina
কাকিনা
14:25
14:27
2m halt
Passed
Tushbhandar
তুষভান্ডার
14:34
14:36
2m halt
Passed
Hatibandha
হাতীবান্ধা
15:02
15:04
2m halt
Passed
Borkhata
বড়খাতা
15:16
15:18
2m halt
Passed
Baura
বাউরা
15:27
15:29
2m halt
Passed
Patgram
পাটগ্রাম
15:44
15:47
3m halt
Passed
BurimariDestination
বুড়িমারী
16:00
—
Terminal
Passed
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Korotoa Express (713) right now? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Korotoa Express (713) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Burimari at 16:00 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Korotoa Express? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Korotoa Express (713) departs Santahar Jn at 09:25 BST and reaches Burimari at 16:00 BST. Total estimated travel time is 6h 35m covering approximately 277 km with scheduled halts across 19 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Korotoa Express? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Korotoa Express (713) has its weekly off-day on Wednesday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Korotoa Express (714) has its off day on Wednesday.
What are the ticket prices for Korotoa Express (Santahar Jn to Burimari)? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Korotoa Express between Santahar Jn and Burimari are: Shovon Chair: ৳255–৳281, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳589–৳636, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳717–৳774, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1117–৳1206. 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 Korotoa Express? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Korotoa Express has 19 scheduled stoppages along the Santahar Jn to Burimari rail corridor. Major boarding points include Santahar, Bogra, Sonatala, Mohimaganj, Bonarpara, Gaibandha. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Korotoa Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Korotoa Express live via SMS using code 16318? (করতোয়া এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 713" 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 Korotoa Express?▾
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.
