Sonar Bangla Express (788)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | --:-- | 07:00 am BST | 0 min |
| Biman_Bandar | 07:22 am BST | 07:27 am BST | 05 min |
| Chattogram | 11:55 am BST | --:-- | 0 min |
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 Sonar Bangla Express (788)
Sonar Bangla Express (Train No. 788) is the Chittagong–Dhaka return service of the iconic Golden Bengal Express. Departing Chittagong, it brings passengers from Bangladesh's main port city and commercial hub back to the capital with the same premium class configuration — Snigdha (AC chair), Shovan Chair, and Shovan. Train 788 is a preferred choice for business executives and government officials returning to Dhaka after meetings in Chittagong's commercial district, the Export Processing Zone, and the port facilities. The return journey offers passengers a reverse perspective on the eastern Bangladesh landscape — the journey from coast to capital passes through the increasingly urban environs of Dhaka as the train approaches Kamalapur, providing a visual narrative of Bangladesh's urban-rural spectrum.
সোনার বাংলা এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭৮৮) চট্টগ্রাম থেকে ঢাকার প্রিমিয়াম ফিরতি সার্ভিস। ব্যবসায়ী ও কর্মকর্তাদের কাছে জনপ্রিয়।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Premium return service on the Golden Bengal corridor — Chittagong to Dhaka.
- Snigdha (AC) class for comfortable return travel from the port city.
- Popular with business executives after Chittagong meetings and port visits.
- Eastern Bangladesh countryside views on the return journey.
- Arrives at Kamalapur — well-connected to Dhaka's transport network.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 788 is the return operation of the Sonar Bangla Express, completing the round trip on Bangladesh's most economically vital rail corridor. The Chittagong–Dhaka direction carries not just passengers but symbolically represents the flow of commerce from Bangladesh's primary port back to the nation's administrative and financial centre — a journey that millions of tonnes of goods and hundreds of thousands of people make annually.
How to Book Sonar Bangla Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Sonar Bangla Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Dhaka as departure and Chittagong as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.
Sonar Bangla Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Sonar Bangla Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Book return tickets before heading to Chittagong — premium seats fill fast.
- Chittagong station has food stalls and a waiting room for early arrivals.
- The Feni and Comilla river crossings are scenic highlights of the return journey.
- Kamalapur arrival: CNG autos and ride-sharing services are readily available.
- Track via SMS "tr 788" to 16318.
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 Sonar Bangla Express:
tr 788
tr Sonar Bangla Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.