Dhaka to Sylhet by train, bus, flight, taxi from BDT 12,090

Dhaka to Sylhet Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+3h 35m	$203.45
Train	Bangladesh Railway	AC Seat	06:30	13:00	$20.80
Flight	US Bangla Airlines	Economy	07:00	07:50	$41.90
Train	Bangladesh Railway	AC Chair	07:45	14:35	$16.20	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	08:15	09:15	$42.50	5.0
Bus	ANA Paribahan	Express	09:30	20:00	$22.50
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	10:00	10:55	$32.60	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	10:20	11:15	$36.10	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	10:50	11:50	$38.87	5.0
Train	Bangladesh Railway	AC Seat	11:15	19:00	$20.80
Flight	US Bangla Airlines	Economy	12:30	13:20	$43.46
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	14:00	14:55	$29.11	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	14:30	15:30	$39.88	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	14:55	15:50	$40.17	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	15:15	16:15	$39.59	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	15:45	16:40	$27.36	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	16:30	17:30	$39.59	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	17:00	17:55	$26.64	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	17:30	18:25	$109.02	5.0
Flight	Biman Bangladesh Airline	Economy	18:05	19:05	$41.92	5.0

How to get from Dhaka to Sylhet

When you want to get from Dhaka to Sylhet, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 140.41. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 98.62.

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

The cost of the trip from Dhaka to Sylhet varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is TaxiBazaar: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 98.62 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 140.41.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Dhaka to Sylhet:

Train tickets - USD 17.72 to USD 24.95;
Bus tickets - USD 24.37 to USD 24.37;
Plane tickets - USD 42.92 to USD 57.26;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 98.62 to USD 140.41.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 42.92.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Dhaka to Sylhet

Biman Bangladesh Airline, Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Dhaka to Sylhet is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 98.62.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Dhaka to Sylhet

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Dhaka to Sylhet? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

63% users enjoyed a train ride.
32% users took a plane.
5% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Dhaka to Sylhet

Facts about the transport from Dhaka to Sylhet

Cheapest Transport	$18
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	6:30 утра
Latest Departure	10:00 вечера
Departures per day	3
Distance	525 kilometers
Transport Companies	ANA Paribahan, Bangladesh Railway, Biman Bangladesh Airline, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, TaxiBazaar

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