Metro Rail Schedule 2026: First & Last Train Times Today
The metro rail schedule in Dhaka for 2026 starts with the first train from Uttara North at 6:30 AM and ends with the last train from Motijheel at 10:30 PM, Saturday to Thursday. On Friday, trains run only in the afternoon and evening, from about 3:00 PM.
This guide covers MRT Line-6, the only metro line now running in Bangladesh. It is run by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). You will find first and last train times from both ends, Friday hours, how often trains come, Eid and Ramadan rules, journey times and simple tips. We also show how to connect the metro with Bangladesh Railway trains.
Quick answer: Saturday to Thursday, the first metro leaves Uttara North at 6:30 AM and Motijheel at 7:15 AM. The last trains leave Uttara North at 9:50 PM and Motijheel at 10:30 PM. On Friday, service runs from about 3:00 PM to 9:40 PM. Trains come every 6 to 15 minutes, and there is no service on Eid day.
Metro Rail Schedule 2026 at a Glance
Here is the whole metro rail schedule in one table. Take a screenshot and keep it on your phone. Station boards are hard to read when the platform is crowded.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Line | MRT Line-6, Uttara North to Motijheel |
| Operator | Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) |
| Stations | 16, all elevated |
| Route length | About 20.1 km |
| First train (Saturday to Thursday) | 6:30 AM from Uttara North, 7:15 AM from Motijheel |
| Last train (Saturday to Thursday) | 9:50 PM from Uttara North, 10:30 PM from Motijheel |
| Friday service | 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM from Uttara North, 3:20 PM to 9:40 PM from Motijheel |
| End-to-end journey | About 33 to 40 minutes |
| Gap between trains | About 6 to 10 minutes at rush hour, 10 to 15 minutes at quiet times |
| Eid day | No service |
| Fare | Tk 20 minimum, Tk 100 maximum |
These times come from DMTCL announcements reported by national newspapers. The latest change came on 7 June 2026, when DMTCL moved the last trains 20 minutes later. The morning start times have stayed the same since 19 October 2025.
Daily ridership is now around 425,000 to 450,000 people. That is why a good plan matters. A few minutes can decide whether you get a seat or stand all the way to Motijheel.
Metro Rail Time Schedule: Saturday to Thursday
Most people ride on working days, so this is the metro rail time schedule you will use most. From Saturday to Thursday, the same first and last train times apply at both ends of the line.
| Direction | First train | Last train | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara North to Motijheel | 6:30 AM | 9:50 PM | About 33 to 40 min |
| Motijheel to Uttara North | 7:15 AM | 10:30 PM | About 33 to 40 min |
Remember that this metro rail schedule shows departure times from the two end stations. Trains reach middle stations such as Agargaon, Farmgate or Shahbagh some minutes later. If you board in the middle of the line, add the travel time from the nearest end.
Morning trains
The day begins at Uttara North, near the Diabari depot at the northern end of the line. The first train from Motijheel leaves 45 minutes later, at 7:15 AM. If you live near Motijheel or Dilkusha and start work early, plan your morning around that train.
Office workers heading south from Uttara and Mirpur fill the trains between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. If you can leave home before 7:30 AM, you will usually find more space.
Night trains
The last train from Uttara North leaves at 9:50 PM. The last train from Motijheel leaves at 10:30 PM. When the last Motijheel train left at 10:10 PM, it reached Uttara North at around 10:45 PM. So the 10:30 PM train should reach Uttara a little after 11 PM.
In mid-2026, DMTCL was also studying another 20 to 30 minute extension at night. That could push the last Motijheel train to 11:00 PM. It was not confirmed when we checked, so treat 10:30 PM as the latest safe time in this metro rail time schedule.
Friday Metro Rail Schedule
Friday is the weekly holiday, so the Friday metro rail schedule is shorter. There are no morning trains. Service starts in the afternoon and ends earlier at night.
| Direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara North to Motijheel | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Motijheel to Uttara North | 3:20 PM | 9:40 PM |
Friday service began on 20 September 2024. From 17 January 2025, DMTCL moved the Friday start from 3:30 PM to 3:00 PM. When the weekday hours changed in October 2025, DMTCL said Friday timings would stay the same.
During the Eid-ul-Azha holiday in May 2026, Friday ticket sales opened at 2:45 PM at Uttara North and 3:05 PM at Motijheel. That fits the same Friday pattern. The June 2026 night extension was reported for regular days only, so check the station notice board on Friday evening.
When Friday service started, trains came about every 12 minutes. The evening rush after 5 PM is similar on Fridays and Saturdays, so expect full trains if you go out for shopping or family visits.
How Often Trains Run on the Metro Rail Schedule
The gap between two trains is called headway. DMTCL changes it through the day. Trains come more often at rush hour and less often when the line is quiet. The table below shows typical gaps.
| Time of day | Typical gap | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Morning and evening rush (working days) | About 6 to 10 minutes | The 2025 timetable used 6, 8 and 10 minute gaps |
| Quiet hours in the middle of the day | About 10 to 15 minutes | Same range used in the Ramadan 2026 timetable |
| Friday afternoon and evening | About 12 minutes | Figure from when Friday service began |
| Eid holiday week | About 12 to 15 minutes | Used during Eid-ul-Azha 2026 |
| Last trains at night | About 10 to 20 minutes | Extra night trips were added in June 2026 |
The metro rail time schedule does not list every train by the minute. DMTCL publishes the first and last trains and the usual gap. So you simply go to the station and wait a few minutes for the next train.
In September 2025, DMTCL said it planned to cut rush-hour gaps to around 4 minutes and cut other gaps by about 2 minutes. Officials say the system can run a train every 3.5 minutes. We could not confirm a final new headway, so use the ranges above as a guide.
In the 2024 timetable, the busy periods were roughly 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM. These hours have the most trains, but also the biggest crowds.
Metro Rail Schedule on Eid, Ramadan and Holidays
Holidays change the metro rail time schedule more than any other event. DMTCL usually publishes a special notice a few days before each long holiday.
Eid day
The metro does not run on Eid day. This rule has applied to both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. In 2026, Eid-ul-Azha fell on 28 May, and the metro was closed on that day only.
Eid holiday week
On the other days of the 2026 Eid-ul-Azha holiday (25 to 31 May), trains ran from 6:30 AM at Uttara North and 7:15 AM at Motijheel. The last trains left at 9:30 PM and 10:10 PM, the normal times then. DMTCL ran about 140 trips a day with seven train sets.
Single-journey tickets were sold from 6:40 AM to 9:20 PM during that holiday. Rapid Pass and MRT Pass cards could be recharged as usual.
Ramadan
In Ramadan 2026, first and last trains stayed the same as the normal metro rail time schedule. Trains ran every 8 to 10 minutes at peak time and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times. Fasting passengers could carry a water bottle of up to 250 ml for iftar. Eating on trains, platforms and concourses is not allowed.
Saturday and public holidays
Saturday and government holidays keep the same first and last train times. However, the gap between trains can be longer because fewer people travel. For Puja, Victory Day or other special days, check the DMTCL notice before you go.
Journey Time Between Key Stations
A timetable is only half the story. You also need to know how long the ride takes. These journey times come from DMTCL estimates and reports of real trips.
| Trip | About how long | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara North to Motijheel (full line) | 33 to 40 minutes | The first through train took 33 minutes in November 2023 |
| Uttara North to Agargaon | Up to 20 minutes | Estimate when the first section opened |
| Agargaon to Motijheel | About 14 minutes | Estimate when the second section opened |
| Pallabi to Motijheel | A little over 20 minutes | Passenger report |
| Last train, Motijheel to Uttara North | About 35 minutes | The 10:10 PM train reached Uttara at about 10:45 PM |
Use these journey times together with the metro rail schedule above. For example, if you board the 9:50 PM train at Uttara North, you should reach Motijheel at about 10:25 PM.
Add 5 to 10 minutes for buying a ticket, passing the gate and climbing to the platform. At rush hour, the ticket queue alone can take longer. A Rapid Pass helps you skip that queue.
Compare this with the road. The same Uttara to Motijheel trip by bus or car can take well over an hour in Dhaka traffic. That is why the metro is so popular with students and office workers.
How the Metro Rail Time Schedule Changed Over the Years
The metro has changed its hours many times since it opened. This short history explains why old timetables on social media are often wrong.
- 28 December 2022: The Uttara North to Agargaon section was opened. Public service started the next day with short hours.
- 31 May 2023: Trains began running from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Friday became the weekly off day.
- November 2023: The Agargaon to Motijheel section opened. All 16 stations were working by 31 December 2023.
- 20 September 2024: Friday service started for the first time.
- 17 January 2025: Friday trains began at 3:00 PM instead of 3:30 PM.
- 19 October 2025: First trains moved to 6:30 AM (Uttara North) and 7:15 AM (Motijheel). Last trains moved to 9:30 PM and 10:10 PM.
- 7 June 2026: Last trains moved 20 minutes later, to 9:50 PM and 10:30 PM, with extra night trips.
DMTCL tends to adjust the metro rail schedule a few times each year, often with only a few days of notice. You can read more about the line’s history on the MRT Line 6 Wikipedia page and the wider Dhaka Metro Rail network page.
Kamalapur Extension: Will the Metro Rail Schedule Change?
Yes, it will. Line-6 is being extended 1.16 km from Motijheel to a new Kamalapur metro station, next to Kamalapur railway station. In September 2026, officials said civil work was 82.28% done and electro-mechanical work was 53% done. They expected the work to finish by 31 December 2026.
Passenger service is expected in early 2027. Reports in mid-2026 said March or April 2027, after night-time trial runs. When it opens, the southern end of the metro rail schedule will move from Motijheel to Kamalapur, and DMTCL will announce new times.
There is also a plan to extend the line about 7.5 km north from Uttara North to Tongi. No opening date has been fixed for that part yet.
Linking the Metro With Bangladesh Railway Trains
Many readers of this site use both the metro and intercity trains. Here is how the metro fits with train travel today.
- Kamalapur: Motijheel metro station is less than 1 km from Kamalapur railway station. Walk or take a rickshaw. If you come in by commuter train, our Narayanganj to Dhaka train schedule shows the trains that reach Kamalapur.
- Airport railway station: Trains from Gazipur stop at the Airport station, opposite Shahjalal Airport. It is about 4 to 5 km from the Uttara metro stations, so take a bus, CNG or ride-share. Our Joydebpur to Dhaka train schedule lists those trains.
- Tejgaon: Tejgaon railway station is about 1 km from Farmgate metro station.
- Tickets: Metro tickets are not sold in the Rail Sheba app. Buy intercity train seats in the Rail Sheba app for train tickets, and buy metro tickets at the metro station.
When you combine the metro rail schedule with a train timetable, always allow extra time for the walk, the ticket queue and possible delays. If you have a night train from Kamalapur, do not depend on the last metro. Leave a buffer of at least an hour. For intercity trips, our Bangladesh Railway ticket guide explains seats, fares and booking.
Smart Tips to Use the Metro Rail Schedule
A few small habits make metro travel much easier. These tips come from the timetable rules and from common rider problems.
- Beat the rush: Travel before 7:30 AM or after 11:30 AM if your work allows. Trains are calmer and you may get a seat.
- Reach early for the last train: Ticket counters close before the last train. During the May 2026 holiday, sales stopped at 9:20 PM. Arrive at least 15 minutes early at night.
- Carry a Rapid Pass: It saves 10% on every trip and lets you skip the single-ticket queue.
- Plan Friday errands after 3 PM: There are no trains on Friday morning, so use a bus or rickshaw before then.
- Check notices before holidays: Eid, Puja and national days can bring a special metro rail time schedule.
- Do not trust old screenshots: Many posts on social media still show 2023 or 2024 hours.
Where to check the latest metro rail schedule
DMTCL announces changes through notices at stations and ticket counters, on its official website and in national newspapers. Before Eid or Puja, look for the special holiday metro rail schedule a few days in advance.
If a notice at your station differs from this guide, follow the notice. The station staff always have the newest metro rail time schedule for that day.
Fares are simple too. The minimum fare is Tk 20 and the full line from Uttara North to Motijheel costs Tk 100. Pass users get 10% off.
FAQs about the Metro Rail Schedule
What time does the first metro leave Uttara North?
From Saturday to Thursday, the first train leaves Uttara North at 6:30 AM. The first train from Motijheel leaves at 7:15 AM.
What is the last train time on the metro rail schedule?
The last train leaves Uttara North at 9:50 PM and Motijheel at 10:30 PM on working days. These times started on 7 June 2026.
On Friday, the last trains leave earlier, at 9:00 PM from Uttara North and 9:40 PM from Motijheel.
Does the metro rail run on Friday?
Yes. Friday service runs in the afternoon and evening only. Trains start at 3:00 PM from Uttara North and 3:20 PM from Motijheel.
Is the metro open during Eid?
The metro is closed on Eid day. On the other days of the Eid holiday, it usually runs with normal first and last trains but fewer trips, about every 12 to 15 minutes.
How often do metro trains come?
At rush hour, a train comes about every 6 to 10 minutes. At quieter times, expect a wait of 10 to 15 minutes. Friday gaps are about 12 minutes, based on the Friday metro rail time schedule.
How long does Uttara North to Motijheel take?
The full ride takes about 33 to 40 minutes. Add a few minutes for the ticket queue and the walk to the platform.
Final Word on the Metro Rail Schedule 2026
The metro rail schedule for 2026 is easy to remember. On working days, the first train leaves Uttara North at 6:30 AM, and the last one leaves Motijheel at 10:30 PM. On Friday, plan for afternoon and evening travel only, and on Eid day, plan another way to move around.
Save this metro rail time schedule on your phone and check DMTCL notices before holidays. If you also travel by intercity train, learn how to buy a Bangladesh Railway ticket online. Have a safe and comfortable ride!
Last checked: October 2026. Metro times and fares can change. Always confirm the latest schedule with DMTCL (Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited) before you travel.
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