Origin: SylhetNext Stop: Laksam (ETA ~1m)Destination: Chattogram
Estimated Speed
~49 km/h
Nearest / Next Station
Laksam
Next Station ETA
in ~1m
Punctuality Rating
88% On-Time
Official Bangladesh Railway Service • এসএমএস কোড
Track Paharika Express (720) Live via 16318 SMS
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 Paharika Express (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Paharika (পাহাড়িকা) translates to 'Of the Hills', named for its scenic rail journey between Chattogram and Sylhet.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:পাহাড় ও উপত্যকার বুক চিরে চলাচল করায় চট্টগ্রাম-সিলেট রুটের এই ট্রেনের নামকরণ পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস রাখা হয়েছে।
Paharika Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~372 km (231 miles). It connects origin Sylhet with destination Chattogram in approximately 8h 25m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Paharika Express Ticket Price (Sylhet to Chattogram)
Official BR rates calculated for ~372 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Paharika Express (720). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳342 to ৳376
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
Paharika Express Off Day Schedule (Wednesday)
Closed on Wednesday
Paharika Express (720) has its weekly off-day on Wednesday. The train does not operate from Sylhet on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Paharika Express (#719) has its weekly off day on Monday.
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 Paharika Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Sylhet–Chattogram
Check whether Paharika 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:
Akhaura
আখাউড়া জংশন
Arrival: 15:20 (5m halt)
Stops
Cumilla
কুমিল্লা
Arrival: 16:13 (2m halt)
Stops
Feni
ফেনী জংশন
Arrival: 17:24 (2m halt)
Stops
Kulaura
কুলাউড়া জং শন
Arrival: 11:55 (3m halt)
Stops
Sreemangal
শ্রীমঙ্গল
Arrival: 12:57 (5m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Paharika Express (720) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 16 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Paharika Express (720) right now? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Paharika Express (720) is currently in transit between Cumilla and Laksam, running at approximately 49 km/h with roughly 73% of its journey completed. Next halt is Laksam with an estimated arrival in ~1 minutes.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Paharika Express? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Paharika Express (720) departs Sylhet at 10:30 BST and reaches Chattogram at 18:55 BST. Total estimated travel time is 8h 25m covering approximately 372 km with scheduled halts across 16 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Paharika Express? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Paharika Express (720) has its weekly off-day on Wednesday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Paharika Express (719) has its off day on Monday.
What are the ticket prices for Paharika Express (Sylhet to Chattogram)? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Paharika Express between Sylhet and Chattogram are: Shovon Chair: ৳342–৳376, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳791–৳854, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳963–৳1040, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1483–৳1602. 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 Paharika Express? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Paharika Express has 16 scheduled stoppages along the Sylhet to Chattogram rail corridor. Major boarding points include Sylhet, Maijgaon, Kulaura, Shamsernagar, Bhanugach, Sreemangal. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Paharika Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Paharika Express live via SMS using code 16318? (পাহাড়িকা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 720" 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 Paharika 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.
