Maitree Express Train Schedule Dhaka to Kalkata

The Maitree Express or Moitree Express is a symbol of Friendship between Bangladesh and India. Maitree Express is one of the international train services which connecting two cities Dhaka (Capital of Bangladesh) and Kolkata (Capital of West Bengal). Maitree Express is the 1st modern train service that started for the first time on 14 April 2008. Another one train service is available from Bangladesh. This is Bandhan Express which runs Khulna to Kolkata train route.

Maitree Express Route

Maitree Express train service available six days in a week. Maitree Express running days is Friday to Wednesday. Friday, Monday, Wednesday starts from Dhaka and others days start from Kolkata. This train service closed on Thursday. This is only international train service which runs Dhaka to Kolkata route. Maitree Express Dhaka to Kolkata traveling distance 375 kilometers and takes almost 13 hours including Custom & Immigration time. Customs and immigration work is done the border of Bangladesh at Darshana station and the border of India at Gede station.

Kolkata to Dhaka train route map

The Maitree Express runs Dhaka to Kolkata train route. Here is the Maitree Express train route map of Dhaka to Kolkata and Kolkata to Dhaka.

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Maitree Express Train Schedule

The Maitree Express starts from just two stations. The first one Dhaka Cantonment railway station and the second one Kolkata railway station. Maitree Express leave from Dhaka at 8:15 BST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and reach Kolkata at 18:10 IST (Indian Standard Time) and leave from Kolkata at 7:10 IST and reach Dhaka at 18:05 BST. Let’s check the weekly Maitree Express Schedule below this table.

Maitree Express Time Table

Maitree Express runs according to the following timetable.

Maitree express fare

Let’s check the Maitree Express fare list.

Additional charge 15% Vat and 500 Taka Travel Tax to be paid at the time of purchase of the ticket for all classes. Accompanied by an adult, less than 5 years age will be discount 50% of the fare for all classes.

Compositing of the Maitree Express

Total Coaches is 10 and seating capacity is 456 both rake BR & IR.

Carry Goods & Charge of Maitree express

The luggage contrast to every adult ticket can take 35 kg of luggage. Against the child ticket, weighing 20 kg weight can be taken. The size of the luggage is 65×40 cm for the scanning machine. Accessories for commercial purposes of preventing overweight baggage charge has been high. One passenger can carry two luggage only.

For adult ticket, 35 to 50 kg you have to pay 2 USD per kg. If it’s more than 50 kg then you will pay 10 USD per kg. For child ticket, 20 to 35 kg you have to pay 2 USD per kg. If it’s more than 35 kg then you will pay 10 USD per kg.

How to Collect Ticket?

Ticket can be collected from Kamalapur railway station, the International Ticket Booking Counter at Fairlie Place of Dalhousie Square and collected from Kolkata Station also. Tickets can be collected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm respective counters.

How to book Maitree express ticket online?

The Maitree express ticket is not available online. For security purpose, IRCTC doesn’t provide online ticket booking. If you want to buy a ticket then you have to go to the counter with the copy of your passport, visa and travel permit.

Maitree Express Video

Here the Maitree Express video.You get live experience with this video

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