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Cox's Bazar travel guide

Chattogram Division · 6 places to see · 3-day trip
Best timeNovember to February
Days needed3 days
District townCox's Bazar
From Dhaka9-10 hours by bus

At a glance: Cox's Bazar is a district in Chattogram Division; the best time to visit is November to February; a visit takes 3 days; from Dhaka it takes 9-10 hours by bus.

Last updated: October 2026

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What to see

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Getting there and where to stay

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From Dhaka9-10 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Kalabagan), 1 hour 10 minutes by air, 8 hours by train
🚆 Dhaka to Cox's Bazar train timetable
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Trains from Dhaka
  • Cox's Bazar Express · Parjotak ExpressStops in this district: Cox's Bazar

Timetables change; check tickets and times at eticket.railway.gov.bd · Source: Bangla Wikipedia

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Where to stayMid-range hotels in the beach area Tk 2,000-6,000 (approx.), luxury Tk 10,000+ (approx.)
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What to eatShutki (dried fish), fried loitta and churi fish (Bombay duck and ribbonfish) and Cox's Bazar seafood
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TipsFor Saint Martin's, arrange the ship and permit in advance; when swimming at the beach, follow the lifeguards and flags
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In an emergency: phone numbers

999Police, fire service, ambulanceNational emergency service · free call
01320-222222Tourist Police102Fire service16263Health (24 hours)109Women and children

Tourist Police in Cox's Bazar

Police stations in Cox's Bazar (9)

Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All numbers with their sources

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?

The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is November to February.

How do I get from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar?

Ways to get from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar: 9-10 hours by bus (from Sayedabad/Kalabagan), 1 hour 10 minutes by air, 8 hours by train. Trains from Dhaka that stop in Cox's Bazar district: Cox's Bazar Express and Parjotak Express.

What is there to see in Cox's Bazar?

Places to see in Cox's Bazar: Cox's Bazar Sea Beach, Inani Beach, Himchari, Saint Martin's Island, Maheshkhali and Ramu Buddhist Temple.

How many days does it take to see Cox's Bazar?

It takes 3 days to see Cox's Bazar.

Where can I stay in Cox's Bazar?

Accommodation in Cox's Bazar: mid-range hotels in the beach area Tk 2,000-6,000 (approx.), luxury Tk 10,000+ (approx.).

What is the famous food of Cox's Bazar?

The famous food of Cox's Bazar: shutki (dried fish), fried loitta and churi fish (Bombay duck and ribbonfish) and Cox's Bazar seafood.

Who do I call in an emergency in Cox's Bazar?

Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. Tourist Police, Cox's Bazar Region: 01320-159035. Tourist Police, Cox's Bazar Zone: 01320-159044. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102. The numbers of 9 police stations in Cox's Bazar are in the "In an emergency" section of this page.

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Nearby districts

Bandarban27 km awayChattogram102 km awayRangamati146 km awayNoakhali160 km away
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Products of Cox's Bazar, straight from local sellers

Famous for: Shutki (dried fish), fried loitta and churi fish (Bombay duck and ribbonfish) and Cox's Bazar seafood

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Famous food and products of the 64 districts

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