There are 5 ways to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Biman Bandar to Dhakatrain Egarosindhur Godhuli / ...
38 min$3–7Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dhaka Airport to Gulistanbus
39 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhakataxi 22.1 km
20 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dhaka-DAC to Old Dhaka22.1 km
20 minDrive 22.1 km
- Drive from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhakacar 22.1 km
20 min$2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $8 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka. However, there are services departing from Dhaka Airport and arriving at Gulistan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka. However, there are services departing from Biman Bandar and arriving at Dhaka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Dhaka Airport (DAC) and Old Dhaka is 22 km. The road distance is 22.1 km.
The best way to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $8.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka, including transfers.
Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka bus services, operated by Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC), depart from Dhaka Airport station.
Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka train services, operated by Bangladesh Railway, depart from Biman Bandar station.
The best way to get from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Dhaka Airport (DAC), Bangladesh and Old Dhaka, Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Railway operates a train from Biman Bandar to Dhaka every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) operates a bus from Dhaka Airport to Gulistan every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 36 min.
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- Bangladesh Railway
Train from Biman Bandar to Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
- Shovan chair (S_CHAIR)
- $1
- 1st class seat (F_SEAT)
- $1
- Snigdha
- $1–3
- AC class seat (AC_S)
- $2–4
- 1st class berth (F_BERTH)
- $1
- AC class berth (AC_B)
- $1–2
Bus from Dhaka Airport to Gulistan
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dhaka-DAC to Old Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka bus services, operated by Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC), arrive at Gulistan station.
Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka train services, operated by Bangladesh Railway, arrive at Dhaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka is 22 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Dhaka Airport (DAC) to Old Dhaka.
There are 501+ hotels available in Old Dhaka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dhaka Airport (DAC) and Old Dhaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.