Sylhet Railway Station
সিলেট রেলওয়ে স্টেশন
Rail Road, Sylhet 3100
About This Station
Sylhet Railway Station is a major terminus in northeastern Bangladesh, gateway to tea gardens and spiritual sites.
Key trains: Parabat Express, Jayantika Express, Kalni Express.
Popular base for tourists visiting Jaflong, Ratargul, Lalakhal.
সিলেট রেলওয়ে স্টেশন বাংলাদেশের উত্তর-পূর্বাঞ্চলের প্রধান টার্মিনাস।
Station Facilities
How to Reach
Bus
Local buses from Ambarkhana, Zindabazar pass near the station.
CNG Auto-Rickshaw
From Ambarkhana ৳30-50, Zindabazar ৳40-60, Osmani Airport ৳150-250.
Rickshaw
Battery and manual rickshaws. Town center ৳20-40.
Ride-Sharing
Pathao is more available than Uber in Sylhet.
From Airport
Osmani Airport ~7 km. CNG ৳150-250, taxi ৳400-500.
Nearby Hotels
Hotel Star Pacific
Distance: ~700 m
৳1,200-2,800/night
Hotel Supreme
Distance: ~500 m
৳600-1,200/night
Hotel Dargah Gate
Distance: ~1 km
৳800-1,800/night
Nearby Attractions
Popular Train Routes
Parabat Express
To Dhaka
Jayantika Express
To Dhaka
Kalni Express
To Dhaka
Udayan Express
To Chittagong
Travel Tips
- Busy Thursday evenings and Fridays (Shah Jalal Dargah visitors).
- Book return tickets to Dhaka immediately.
- Negotiate CNG fares or use Pathao.
- Hire transport for Jaflong/Ratargul from outside station.
- Limited food inside; eat at Rail Road restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What facilities are available at Sylhet Railway Station?
Sylhet Railway Station offers: Waiting Room, Restaurant, ATM, Public Toilet, Prayer Room, Ticket Counter, E-Ticket Kiosk, Parking, First Aid.
How can I reach Sylhet Railway Station?
Bus: Local buses from Ambarkhana, Zindabazar pass near the station.
CNG Auto-Rickshaw: From Ambarkhana ৳30-50, Zindabazar ৳40-60, Osmani Airport ৳150-250.
Rickshaw: Battery and manual rickshaws. Town center ৳20-40.
Ride-Sharing: Pathao is more available than Uber in Sylhet.
From Airport: Osmani Airport ~7 km. CNG ৳150-250, taxi ৳400-500.
What are the popular trains from Sylhet Railway Station?
Popular trains include Parabat Express to Dhaka, Jayantika Express to Dhaka, Kalni Express to Dhaka, Udayan Express to Chittagong.
Are there hotels near Sylhet Railway Station?
Yes. Nearby hotels include Hotel Star Pacific (~700 m, ৳1,200-2,800/night), Hotel Supreme (~500 m, ৳600-1,200/night), Hotel Dargah Gate (~1 km, ৳800-1,800/night).