Capital city in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Getting around Dhaka
How to get around Dhaka
Traffic jams make short trips slow. Metro Rail (Uttara–Motijheel) and ride apps are the best options; rickshaws handle short lanes.
Ways to get around Dhaka
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka Metro Rail (MRT Line 6) | 20–100 BDT | Uttara North to Motijheel; buy a rapid pass or tokens, avoids traffic |
| Uber / Pathao | About 150–350 BDT for 5 km | Cars and motorbikes; cheaper and clearer than negotiating |
| Rickshaw | About 40–150 BDT | Agree the fare first; essential in Old Dhaka's lanes |
| CNG auto-rickshaw | About 150–400 BDT | Meters are rarely used; haggle |
Ride-hailing apps in Dhaka
A 5 km ride costs about ৳150–350 ($1.2–2.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cars and bikes; fixed price shown up front |
| Pathao | Strong for motorbike rides through traffic |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; fewer foreigners use it |
- Drivers often cancel or ask for extra cash in traffic. Agree the fare first with rickshaws; CNGs rarely use meters.
Arriving in Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC)
Uber or Pathao to Gulshan or Banani about 500–1,200 BDT, 30–90 min depending on traffic; Uttara is closest. Pre-arranged hotel pickup recommended.
Driving and onward travel
- 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 Dhaka?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Pathao, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Dhaka?
Traffic jams make short trips slow. Metro Rail (Uttara–Motijheel) and ride apps are the best options; rickshaws handle short lanes.
How do I get from the airport to Dhaka?
Uber or Pathao to Gulshan or Banani about 500–1,200 BDT, 30–90 min depending on traffic; Uttara is closest. Pre-arranged hotel pickup recommended.
Is Dhaka walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Bangladesh Railway e-ticket
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company (MRT)
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
- Evercare Hospital Dhaka
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