Exploring the New Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar Train Services
Exciting news for travelers and locals alike: two new trains, the “Probal Express” and the “Saikat Express,” are set to operate on the Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar route starting February 1. These new services promise a more comfortable, affordable, and scenic journey to the popular tourist destination of Cox’s Bazar.
Ticket Sales and Pricing
Ticket sales for these trains began at 11am on January 23, with fares ranging from a minimum of Tk185 to a maximum of Tk340. These prices make train travel a cost-effective option compared to bus travel, often costing less than half the price.
Train Schedule
Train Number | Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Stations |
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821 Saikat Express | Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar | 6:15 am | 9:55 am | Sholshahar, Janalihat, Patiya, Dohazari, Satkania, Chakaria, Bhulahazara, Ramu |
822 Probal Express | Cox’s Bazar to Chittagong | 10:35 am | 2:25 pm | Sholshahar, Gumdandi, Patiya, Dohazari, Satkania, Lohagara, Chakaria, Bhulahazara, Islamabad, Ramu |
823 Probal Express | Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar | 3:10 pm | 7:00 pm | Sholshahar, Gumdandi, Patiya, Dohazari, Satkania, Lohagara, Chakaria, Bhullahazara, Islamabad, Ramu |
824 Saikat Express | Cox’s Bazar to Chittagong | 8:15 pm | 11:50 pm | Sholshahar, Janalihat, Patiya, Dohazari, Satkania, Chakaria, Bhullahazara, Ramu |

Additional Information
- Advance Ticket Booking: Tickets are available 10 days in advance, both online and at railway station counters.
- Weekly Maintenance: Train services will be closed on Mondays for maintenance.
- Train Capacity: Each train will have 743 seats and operate with 16 coaches.
- Onboard Services: The marketing branch of the railway has been permitted to provide catering services, with a tender process for permanent catering services to be initiated soon.
Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar Route
The Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar railway line, a 102-kilometre stretch from Dohazari in Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar, was inaugurated in November 2023. Built at a cost of Tk15,000 crore, it was initially opened for intercity train service from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar in December 2023.
Following public demand and criticism, two permanent trains were allocated for the Chittagong route. Special trains were introduced for the Eid festivals and have continued operating due to high demand. With an average of 40,000 people traveling daily between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar, the demand for train services is high among both tourists and locals.
Since the route opened in December 2023, the railway has transported over a million passengers, generating nearly Tk80 crore in revenue. With these new trains, travelers can look forward to a safer, more affordable journey to the beautiful coastal city of Cox’s Bazar.