Dhaka to Sylhet

Dhaka to Sylhet

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Dhaka to Sylhet Schedule

Dhaka to Sylhet Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Biman Bangladesh Airline Economy #BG50107:25 - 08:25BDT 6,259
ANA Paribahan Express 09:30 - 20:00BDT 2,633
Biman Bangladesh Airline Economy #BG60111:30 - 12:30BDT 4,586
Biman Bangladesh Airline Economy 12:00 - 13:05BDT 18,150
US Bangla Airlines Economy #BS53715:40 - 16:30BDT 5,287
Biman Bangladesh Airline Economy #BG24717:00 - 17:40BDT 12,250
US Bangla Airlines Economy #BS53919:40 - 20:30BDT 5,287
Biman Bangladesh Airline Economy #BG60521:00 - 21:55BDT 11,834

Transportation from Dhaka to Sylhet

Facts about the transport from Dhaka to Sylhet

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day16
Distance525 kilometers
Transport CompaniesANA Paribahan, Bangladesh Railway, Biman Bangladesh Airline, US Bangla Airlines

How to get from Dhaka to Sylhet

Travelling between Dhaka and Sylhet is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 56.89 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 17.96.

How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Sylhet?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 hours to travel between Dhaka and Sylhet depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Dhaka and Sylhet. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 30m to reach Sylhet.

How much does it cost to get from Dhaka to Sylhet?

Travelling between Dhaka and Sylhet can be as cheap as USD 17.96 if you opt for a Bangladesh Railway train and as expensive as USD 56.89 if you buy a Biman Bangladesh Airline flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dhaka and Sylhet ?

  • 8 from Dhaka to Sylhet starting from 07:00 Dhaka Airport until 21:30 Dhaka Airport
  • 6 from Dhaka to Sylhet starting from 06:30 Mohakhali Bus Stand until 14:00 Mohakhali Bus Stand
  • 2 from Dhaka to Sylhet starting from 07:45 Kamalapur Railway Station until 20:30 Kamalapur Railway Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dhaka to Sylhet.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Dhaka to Sylhet, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 48.05.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Dhaka and Sylhet

Biman Bangladesh Airline, US Bangla Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Dhaka to Sylhet overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dhaka and Sylhet

ANA Paribahan

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dhaka to Sylhet?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 75% took a train
  • 17% decided to fly
  • 8% opted for a bus