It is an amazing place to visit where the sea meets the hill in Cox’s Bazar. Both domestic and foreign tourists visit this place as it is the most popular holiday destination in Bangladesh.
On the coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is located in the southwest of the country. Approximately 400 kilometers separate it from the capital city of Dhaka.
From Dhaka, you can travel by road or by air to Cox’s Bazar. Both directions of the journey are enjoyable. If you fly, your journey will be short, but if you drive, you’ll see some amazing countryside.
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The following are ways to travel from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar:
1. Flights by air and helicopter
The number of flights from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar is at least six to eight per day. Flights between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar take approximately one hour. The companies that provide these services are Biman Bangladesh, Us-Bangla, Regent, and NovoAir. Some airlines, such as NovoAir and Us-Bangla, operate daily flights, while others have specific days for flights that can be booked online. It is recommended to fly to Cox’s Bazar by plane if you are in a hurry or do not wish to waste time on the journey.
In order to enjoy a luxurious ride to your destination, only a limited number of helicopter rental services are available. During your journey, you will be able to observe beautiful views and many rivers below. The cost is quite high, however, and it is not very easily accessible.
2. Transport by bus
The most common and convenient way to travel to Cox’s Bazar is by bus. Bus tickets are quite inexpensive and are available at many locations. Every day, hundreds of buses depart from Dhaka for their destination. Dependinon trafficic conditions, you will arrive at your destination in 8 to 9 hours.
Bus services come in a variety of types. Sleeping coaches and business class buses are available. It is common for buses to have air conditioning. In addition to air-conditioned buses, there are a number of non-air-conditioned buses available.
As a general rule, there are two intervals during a bus journey. There’s an interval every 2-3 hours for relaxation. Restaurants are available where you can enjoy delicious food and take snacks with you on your trip. You may also receive complimentary meals on some luxury buses.
The bus services provided by Greenline, Desh Travels, Shohagh, Shyamoli Paribahan, and Hanif Enterprise are highly regarded.
3. Travel by Train
From Dhaka, there is no direct train service to Cox’s Bazar. It is necessary for you to take transit. But so soon it will be available.
Bangladesh’s south-east beach town Cox’s Bazar may be accessible by rail by next year as the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar train track project is scheduled to be completed.
But right now the train can take you to Chittagong, and then you can rent a car or take a bus to reach the city. It is possible to travel to Chittagong on more than five different trains. There are some local and some express services. A luxurious journey can be enjoyed on express trains. Meals and snacks are served in trains. The Chittagong Express, Turna, and Nishita are some of the best trains.
Unless you’re looking for a comfortable trip, you should avoid local trains since they have a lot of stoppages and aren’t air-conditioned.
4. Renting a car and sharing rides
Hire a car or microbus if you want a relaxing ride where you can stop whenever you want for sightseeing or a cup of coffee. Family travel is better with this option.
Rental services have drivers who can make sure you get there safely. If you don’t want to drive, you can rent a car. You’ll have to pay extra for the driver service, but you’ll have the freedom to enjoy the ride with your friends.
Uber can also be used as a rental car. The Uber service isn’t available outside Dhaka, so you’d have to pay hourly. You’ll pay a little more for this, but it’s worth it.
As you can see, if you’re going to Cox’s Bazar from Dhaka, you’ve got lots of options. Online services are easy to get.
