Balabari Hat Railway Station
Railway stations · Chilmari
Kurigram Express (intercity)
Train 797
Dhaka (Kamalapur) → Kurigram
- Departs
- 8:00 pm
- Arrives
- 5:10 am
Off day: Tuesday
Train 798
Kurigram → Dhaka (Kamalapur)
- Departs
- 7:10 am
- Arrives
- 5:05 pm
Off day: Tuesday
All stops — Dhaka (Kamalapur) to Kurigram
| Station | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka (Kamalapur) | — | 8:00 pm |
| Dhaka Biman Bandar (Airport) | 8:23 pm | 8:28 pm |
| Natore | 12:15 am | 12:17 am |
| Madhnagar | 12:31 am | 12:33 am |
| Santahar | 1:05 am | 1:10 am |
| Joypurhat | 1:55 am | 1:58 am |
| Parbatipur | 3:00 am | 3:10 am |
| Badarganj | 3:29 am | 3:31 am |
| Rangpur | 3:58 am | 4:03 am |
| Kaunia | 4:25 am | 4:28 am |
| Kurigram | 5:10 am | — |
All stops — Kurigram to Dhaka (Kamalapur)
| Station | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| Kurigram | — | 7:10 am |
| Kaunia | 7:50 am | 7:53 am |
| Rangpur | 8:13 am | 8:23 am |
| Badarganj | 8:51 am | 8:54 am |
| Parbatipur | 9:25 am | 9:45 am |
| Joypurhat | 10:42 am | 10:45 am |
| Santahar | 11:20 am | 11:30 am |
| Madhnagar | 12:02 pm | 12:04 pm |
| Natore | 12:19 pm | 12:22 pm |
| Dhaka Biman Bandar (Airport) | 4:32 pm | 4:35 pm |
| Dhaka (Kamalapur) | 5:05 pm | — |
Sources· collected 5 November 2026
- Bangladesh Railway — পশ্চিমাঞ্চলের ট্রেনের সময়সূচি (Time Table No. 54, effective 10.03.2025) · Government public information
- Bangladesh Railway West Zone time table PDF · Government public information
- Wikipedia — Kurigram Express · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikipedia)
Details can change — check the source when it matters. Data policy
Fares (Dhaka–Kurigram)
- Shovan chairTk 645
- AC chair (Snigdha)Tk 1,237
Bangladesh Railway does not publish a separate fare sheet for this train; these figures come from 2024 news on the fare adjustment. Check the exact fare when booking.
Sources· collected 5 November 2026
- Ittefaq — ঢাকা থেকে ১৫ রুটে ট্রেনের ভাড়া বাড়ছে যত (23 Apr 2024) · Third-party public website
- Bangla Tribune — Kurigram Express inauguration fares (2019) · Third-party public website
Details can change — check the source when it matters. Data policy
Shuttle, commuter & local trains
| No. | Train | Route | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Kurigram Shuttle | Lalmonirhat → Kurigram | 5:10 pm | 7:10 pm |
| 98 | Kurigram Shuttle | Kurigram → Lalmonirhat | 7:30 pm | 9:20 pm |
| 119 | Chilmari Commuter-1 | Kaunia → Ramna Bazar (Chilmari) | 9:00 pm | 11:30 pm |
| 120 | Chilmari Commuter-2 | Ramna Bazar (Chilmari) → Rangpur | 8:30 am | 11:25 am |
| 415 | Local | Ramna Bazar → Rangpur | 12:10 pm | 3:25 pm |
| 416 | Local | Rangpur → Kurigram | 3:55 pm | 5:20 pm |
| 421 | Local | Kurigram → Parbatipur | 5:40 pm | 8:40 pm |
| 422 | Local | Parbatipur → Ramna Bazar | 7:00 am | 11:50 am |
Local and commuter trains stop at smaller stations such as Ulipur and Chilmari on the way; intermediate times are not listed separately in the source.
Tickets & facts
- Book online at eticket.railway.gov.bd or the Rail Sheba app; the Kurigram station counter also sells tickets.
- Rail distance about 405 km.
- Kurigram Express started on 16 October 2019.
Sources· collected 5 November 2026
- Wikipedia — Kurigram Express · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikipedia)
- Bangla Tribune — inauguration report · Third-party public website
Details can change — check the source when it matters. Data policy
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Frequently asked
What time does Kurigram Express leave?
Train 797 leaves Dhaka (Kamalapur) at 8:00 pm and reaches Kurigram at 5:10 am. Train 798 leaves Kurigram at 7:10 am and reaches Dhaka at 5:05 pm.
What is the off day of Kurigram Express?
Tuesday — the train does not run in either direction that day.
What is the train fare from Dhaka to Kurigram?
As reported in 2024: Shovan chair Tk 645, AC chair (Snigdha) Tk 1,237. Online booking may add a service charge.
Where can I buy tickets?
Online at eticket.railway.gov.bd or the Rail Sheba app, or at the Kurigram station counter.