Since its inaugural run in 1984, the Upakul Express has become synonymous
with reliable and comfortable travel between Dhaka and Noakhali. This
intercity train, operated by Bangladesh Railway, serves as the sole
passenger train connecting these two vibrant destinations. Its name,
"Upakul," translates to "coastal," reflecting the
scenic journey it takes along the Bay of Bengal.
Journey Details
Upakul express (712)
The Upakul express (712) operates six days a week, with Tuesday being the
off day. The journey starts from Dhaka at 03:10 pm BST and ends at
Noakhali at 08:40 pm BST, taking a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Here are the details of the stations and halts for the journey:
Dhaka: The journey kicks off from Dhaka at 3:10 pm BST.
Biman Bandar: After approximately 23 minutes, the train
arrives at Biman Bandar at 3:33 pm BST and halts for 5 minutes.
Narsingdi: Next stop is Narsingdi, reached at 4:18 pm BST.
The halt here is for 2 minutes.
Bhairab Bazar: The train pulls into Bhairab Bazar at 4:50
pm BST with a brief halt of 2 minutes.
Ashuganj: At 5:00 pm BST, Ashuganj station is reached, with
another 2-minute halt.
Brahmanbaria: Arrival at Brahmanbaria is at 5:17 pm BST,
where the train stops for 4 minutes.
Akhaura: The train arrives at Akhaura at 5:47 pm BST, halting
for 3 minutes.
Quasba: At 6:06 pm BST, Quasba station is reached with a
2-minute halt.
Cumilla: Arrival at Cumilla is at 6:38 pm BST, with a 2-minute
halt.
Laksam: The train reaches Laksam at 7:03 pm BST, halting
for 2 minutes.
Natherpetua: The arrival time at Natherpetua is at 7:27
pm BST.
Sonaimuri, Bajra, Choumuhani, Maijdi Court: The train passes
through these stations without specified arrival or halt times.
Noakhali: Finally, the UPAKUL EXPRESS arrives at Noakhali
at 8:40 pm BST, marking the end of the journey.
Upakul express (711) : Noakhali to Dhaka
The return journey (Upakul express 711) starts from Noakhali at 06:00 am
BST and ends at Dhaka at 11:20 am BST, taking a total of 5 hours and 20
minutes. Here are the details of the stations and halts for the return
journey:
Noakhali: The journey commences from Noakhali at 6:00 am
BST.
Maijdi Court: The train arrives at Maijdi Court at 6:07
am BST, halting for 2 minutes.
Choumuhani: At 6:23 am BST, the train reaches Choumuhani,
with a 2-minute halt.
Bajra: Arrival at Bajra is at 6:34 am BST, with a 2-minute
halt.
Sonaimuri: At 6:45 am BST, Sonaimuri station is reached,
halting for 2 minutes.
Natherpetua: Arrival at Natherpetua is at 7:00 am BST, with
a 2-minute halt.
Laksam: The train reaches Laksam at 7:25 am BST, halting
for 5 minutes.
Cumilla: At 7:52 am BST, Cumilla station is reached, with
a 2-minute halt.
Quasba: Arrival at Quasba is at 8:24 am BST, with a 2-minute
halt.
Akhaura: At 8:50 am BST, Akhaura station is reached, halting
for 3 minutes.
Brahmanbaria: Arrival at Brahmanbaria is at 9:10 am BST,
with a 4-minute halt.
Ashuganj: The train reaches Ashuganj at 9:29 am BST, halting
for 2 minutes.
Narsingdi: Arrival at Narsingdi is at 10:05 am BST, with
a 2-minute halt.
Biman Bandar: At 10:47 am BST, the train arrives at Biman
Bandar.
Dhaka: Finally, the UPAKUL EXPRESS arrives at Dhaka at 11:20
am BST, marking the end of the journey.
Ticketing and seating options
Planning your Upakul Express adventure? Here's a quick breakdown of
your ticket options:
SNIGDHA: Offering air-conditioned comfort, SNIGDHA seats
are priced at BDT. 524, perfect for those seeking a relaxed and comfortable
journey.
S_CHAIR: For a budget-friendly option, S_CHAIR seats are
available at BDT. 275, providing basic seating arrangements.
Book your tickets online in advance, especially during peak seasons, to
avoid last-minute hassles. Bangladesh Railway e-ticketing website (https://eticket.railway.gov.bd/) offers a convenient platform. For a smooth journey, it is recommended
to buy a return ticket from the Bangladesh railway. This will save you
from the hassle of buying a ticket for the return journey separately.
Also, be sure to check the train schedule before planning your journey as
the train has an off day on Tuesday.
