How to go from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar — bus, train, fares and time (2026)
Every way from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar: bus, train, air. Fares from BDT 600. From 1h. Where they leave from and where to buy tickets.
| Mode | Time | Fare | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 9h–13h 15m | BDT 950–2,200 | Sayedabad / Fakirapul / Arambagh |
| Train | 8h 30m–10h 30m | BDT 600–1,195 | Kamalapur / Airport station |
| Flight | 1h–1h 10m | BDT 4,900–10,000 | Hazrat Shahjalal Airport |
Questions and answers
How do I get from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?
You can go from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar by bus, train, air. The straight-line distance is about 311 km.
What is the bus fare from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?
Bus fares are usually BDT 950–2,200 and the trip takes 9h–13h 15m. Operators include Green Line, Shyamoli, Hanif, Ena, Saudia, Unique, Saint Martin Paribahan. (Estimate — please check before you travel.)
Where does the Cox's Bazar bus leave from?
Sayedabad / Fakirapul / Arambagh.
What is the train fare from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?
Train fares are usually BDT 600–1,195 and the trip takes 8h 30m–10h 30m. Operators include Cox's Bazar Express, Parjatak Express. (Estimate — please check before you travel.)
Where does the Cox's Bazar train leave from?
Kamalapur / Airport station.
What is the air fare from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?
Air fares are usually BDT 4,900–10,000 and the trip takes 1h–1h 10m. Operators include Biman, US-Bangla, Novoair, Air Astra. (Estimate — please check before you travel.)
Where does the Cox's Bazar air leave from?
Hazrat Shahjalal Airport.
What is the fastest and the cheapest way from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?
Fastest: air (1h). Cheapest: train (from BDT 600).
How do I buy a Cox's Bazar train ticket?
Online at eticket.railway.gov.bd or the Rail Sheba app, or at the station counter. Tickets sell out fast before Eid and holidays.
Cox's Bazar trip cost · Hotels in Cox's Bazar · Places to visit in Cox's Bazar · Famous food of Cox's Bazar