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 Udayan Express (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Udayan (উদয়ন) means 'Rising Dawn', providing safe overnight passage between Chattogram and Sylhet.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:'উদয়ন' শব্দের অর্থ নবপ্রভাত বা সূর্যোদয়। চট্টগ্রাম ও সিলেটের মধ্যে রাতের যাত্রায় সকালের আগমনী বার্তা দিতে এই নামকরণ।
Udayan 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 7h 35m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Udayan 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 Udayan Express (724). 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
Udayan Express Off Day Schedule (Sunday)
Closed on Sunday
Udayan Express (724) has its weekly off-day on Sunday. The train does not operate from Sylhet on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Udayan Express (#723) has its weekly off day on Wednesday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারOff Day
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.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Udayan Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Sylhet–Chattogram
Check whether Udayan 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: 02:15 (5m halt)
Stops
Cumilla
কুমিল্লা
Arrival: 03:03 (2m halt)
Stops
Feni
ফেনী জংশন
Arrival: 04:07 (2m halt)
Stops
Kulaura
কুলাউড়া জংশন
Arrival: 23:13 (3m halt)
Stops
Sreemangal
শ্রীমঙ্গল
Arrival: 00:08 (5m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Udayan Express (724) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 12 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Udayan Express (724) right now? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Udayan Express (724) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Chattogram at 05:35 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Udayan Express? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Udayan Express (724) departs Sylhet at 22:00 BST and reaches Chattogram at 05:35 BST. Total estimated travel time is 7h 35m covering approximately 372 km with scheduled halts across 12 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Udayan Express? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Udayan Express (724) has its weekly off-day on Sunday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Udayan Express (723) has its off day on Wednesday.
What are the ticket prices for Udayan Express (Sylhet to Chattogram)? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Udayan 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 Udayan Express? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Udayan Express has 12 scheduled stoppages along the Sylhet to Chattogram rail corridor. Major boarding points include Sylhet, Maijgaon, Baramchal, Kulaura, Shamsernagar, Sreemangal. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Udayan Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Udayan Express live via SMS using code 16318? (উদয়ন এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 724" 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 Udayan 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.
