There are 5 ways to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division by plane (Deutsche Bahn), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane DAC - ZYL
2h 36m$105–559Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dhaka to Sylhettrain Parabat Express / ...
6h 30m$2–14Bus
- Take the bus from Dhaka Arambag to Sylhetbus
7h 30m$6–16Drive 236.9 km
- Drive from Dhaka to Sylhetcar 236.9 km
3h 27m$29–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhaka to Sylhettaxi 236.9 km
3h 27m$120–150
Dhaka to Sylhet Division by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division is to train which costs $2 - $14 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dhaka Arambag and arriving at Sylhet. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhaka and arriving at Sylhet. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Dhaka and Sylhet Division is 218 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.
The best way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $2 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division, including transfers.
Dhaka to Sylhet Division bus services, operated by Shyamoli NR Travels, depart from Dhaka Arambag station.
Dhaka to Sylhet Division train services, operated by Bangladesh Railway, depart from Dhaka station.
The best way to get from Dhaka to Sylhet Division is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $14 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sylhet Division, Bangladesh?
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla, and two other airlines fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL) hourly. Alternatively, Bangladesh Railway operates a train from Dhaka to Sylhet 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- biman-airlines.com
Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Osmani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $105–115
- Website
- usbair.com
Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Osmani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $105–115
- Website
- bahn.de
Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Osmani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- flynovoair.com
Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Osmani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
Train from Dhaka to Sylhet
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
- Shovan chair (S_CHAIR)
- $2–3
- 1st class seat (F_SEAT)
- $2–5
- Snigdha
- $4–6
- AC class seat (AC_S)
- $5–7
- 1st class berth (F_BERTH)
- $7–8
- AC class berth (AC_B)
- $10–14
- S chair
- $3
- Phone
- 16460
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shyamoli NR Travels
Bus from Dhaka Arambag to Sylhet
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- Shyamoli NR Travels
- AC (B Class)
- $11–16
- Non AC (E Class)
- $6–8
- Seater
- $6–12
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Booking & Getting There
Dhaka to Sylhet Division bus services, operated by Shyamoli NR Travels, arrive at Sylhet station.
Dhaka to Sylhet Division train services, operated by Bangladesh Railway, arrive at Sylhet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhaka to Sylhet Division is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Dhaka to Sylhet Division.
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