Beach town in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
Getting around Cox's Bazar
How to get around Cox's Bazar
Everything is on one strip. Walk, then use CNG auto-rickshaws and tuk-tuks. Fly from Dhaka or take an overnight AC bus.
Ways to get around Cox's Bazar
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CNG auto-rickshaw | About 100–300 BDT | Agree the fare first; meters are rarely used |
| Tom-tom or local bus | 20–50 BDT | Along the main road between Kolatoli and Laboni |
| Rented bike or scooter | About 800–1,500 BDT a day | Mostly for Marine Drive; check the helmet and brakes |
Taxis in Cox's Bazar
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride apps. Hotels can book cars; CNGs and tuk-tuks need a fare agreed before the ride.
Arriving in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB)
Flights from Dhaka take about 1 hour, roughly 5,000–10,000 BDT; CNG or taxi to hotels 300–800 BDT, 10–25 min. Overnight AC buses from Dhaka take 8–10 hours.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Can be rented informally along the beach strip; licence checks are rare, but roads are crowded and helmets are rarely provided.
- Driving: on the left. IDP with home licence accepted, but few visitors drive; traffic is chaotic, so hire a car with driver.
- Onward travel in Bangladesh: Intercity trains are cheap and safer than buses; book e-tickets days ahead. AC coaches such as Green Line and domestic flights cover longer routes, and launches ply the rivers.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cox's Bazar?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride apps. Hotels can book cars; CNGs and tuk-tuks need a fare agreed before the ride.
What's the best way to get around Cox's Bazar?
Everything is on one strip. Walk, then use CNG auto-rickshaws and tuk-tuks. Fly from Dhaka or take an overnight AC bus.
How do I get from the airport to Cox's Bazar?
Flights from Dhaka take about 1 hour, roughly 5,000–10,000 BDT; CNG or taxi to hotels 300–800 BDT, 10–25 min. Overnight AC buses from Dhaka take 8–10 hours.
Is Cox's Bazar walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Bangladesh Railway e-ticket
- Bangladesh Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
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