Moitree Express (3108)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
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General Expert Tips for Bangladesh Railway Travel
- Book tickets online at eticket.railway.gov.bd — the booking window opens 10 days before departure at 8 AM.
- Choose Snigdha (AC chair) or AC Berth for journeys longer than 4 hours; Shovan Chair is a comfortable budget option.
- Track any train in real time: SMS "tr [train number]" to 16318 (works on Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink).
- Arrive at the station at least 20–30 minutes before departure; platform assignments can change.
- During Eid and major public holidays, tickets sell out weeks in advance — plan and book as early as possible.
Source: BD Railway Info editorial team.
About Moitree Express (3108)
Moitree Express (Train No. 3108) is the Kolkata–Dhaka return service of the international friendship train, departing from Kolkata and arriving at Dhaka Cantonment Station. The return service follows the same route through Gede (India) and Darshana (Bangladesh) border crossing, passing through Jessore before reaching Dhaka. Train 3108 is particularly popular with Bangladeshi diaspora members returning from medical treatments in Kolkata's hospitals, Indian tourists visiting Bangladesh, and business travellers maintaining cross-border commercial relationships. The Kolkata–Dhaka direction also serves cultural tourism — Kolkata's literary, artistic, and culinary heritage attracts many Bangladeshi visitors who return via this train. The same AC Chair and AC Berth classes ensure comfortable international-standard travel for the 380-kilometre cross-border journey.
মৈত্রী এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৩১০৮) কলকাতা থেকে ঢাকার ফিরতি আন্তর্জাতিক ট্রেন। চিকিৎসা ও সাংস্কৃতিক পর্যটকদের মধ্যে জনপ্রিয়।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- International return service — Kolkata to Dhaka Cantonment.
- Popular with medical tourists returning from Kolkata hospitals.
- Gede–Darshana border crossing with immigration formalities.
- Serves cultural, medical, and business travellers on the cross-border route.
- AC Chair and AC Berth premium international classes.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 3108 is the return operation of the Moitree Express, reconnecting Kolkata travellers with Dhaka. The Kolkata–Dhaka rail link has colonial-era origins — the Eastern Bengal Railway connected these two great Bengali cities in the 19th century. The modern Moitree Express symbolises the resilience of this historical connection despite the partitions, wars, and political changes that interrupted direct rail service for decades.
How to Book Moitree Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Moitree Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Dhaka Cantt as departure and Kolkata as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.
Moitree Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Moitree Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Ensure Bangladesh visa is valid for return entry if you are a foreign national.
- Kolkata departure from Chitpur station — not Howrah or Sealdah.
- Indian Rupees are needed for Kolkata expenses; exchange at the border or in advance.
- Border formalities: carry all documents in an easily accessible folder.
- Dhaka Cantonment station has limited transport options — pre-arrange pickup.
Live Train Tracking (লাইভ ট্র্যাকিং)
SMS Service (এসএমএস সেবা)
Send tr <space> Train no. or tr <space> Train name to 16318 to get real-time train location.
ট্রেনের বর্তমান অবস্থান জানতে 16318 নম্বরে SMS পাঠান।
Available on: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink
Example for Moitree Express:
tr 3108
tr Moitree Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.