Shahbag metro station: fares, first and last train, what’s nearby
Shahbag is station 13 of 16 on MRT Line 6, between Karwan Bazar and Dhaka University. Fares from here run from ৳20 to ৳80 (to Uttara North or Uttara Center), or 10% less with an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass. From Saturday to Thursday the first train toward Motijheel stops here at about 7:00 am, and the last one at about 10:20 pm.
Where Shahbag is on the line
Metro fares from Shahbag
The single journey fare from Shahbag to every station, the price with an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass, and roughly how long the ride takes.
| To | Fare | With card | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara North | ৳80 | ৳72 | 30 min |
| Uttara Center | ৳80 | ৳72 | 28 min |
| Uttara South | ৳70 | ৳63 | 25 min |
| Pallabi | ৳60 | ৳54 | 23 min |
| Mirpur 11 | ৳50 | ৳45 | 20 min |
| Mirpur 10 | ৳50 | ৳45 | 18 min |
| Kazipara | ৳40 | ৳36 | 15 min |
| Shewrapara | ৳40 | ৳36 | 13 min |
| Agargaon | ৳30 | ৳27 | 10 min |
| Bijoy Sarani | ৳20 | ৳18 | 8 min |
| Farmgate | ৳20 | ৳18 | 5 min |
| Karwan Bazar | ৳20 | ৳18 | 3 min |
| Dhaka University | ৳20 | ৳18 | 3 min |
| Bangladesh Secretariat | ৳20 | ৳18 | 5 min |
| Motijheel | ৳20 | ৳18 | 8 min |
| Kamalapuropens 2027 | ৳30 | ৳27 | 10 min |
First and last train at Shahbag
DMTCL publishes times for the two ends of the line. These are worked out from them at about 2.5 minutes per stop, so arrive a few minutes early.
| Direction | First (Sat–Thu) | First (Friday) | Last (every day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| toward Motijheel | 7:00 am | 3:30 pm | 10:20 pm |
| toward Uttara North | 7:23 am | 3:28 pm | 10:38 pm |
At rush hour on working days a train comes every 5 to 8 minutes; late at night every 15 to 20. The full timetable is in our schedule guide.
What’s near Shahbag station
- National Museum
- BSMMU
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the metro fare from Shahbag to Motijheel?
৳20, or ৳18 with an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass. Fares from Shahbag run from ৳20 to ৳80.
How much is the metro fare from Shahbag to Uttara North?
৳80, or ৳72 with an MRT Pass or Rapid Pass. Fares from Shahbag run from ৳20 to ৳80.
When is the first metro train at Shahbag?
Saturday to Thursday, about 7:00 am toward Motijheel and 7:23 am toward Uttara North. On Friday, about 3:30 pm toward Motijheel and 3:28 pm toward Uttara North.
When is the last metro train from Shahbag?
Every day, about 10:20 pm toward Motijheel and 10:38 pm toward Uttara North. Times between the two ends of the line are estimates, so be there a few minutes early.
How long does the metro take from Shahbag?
About 8 minutes to Motijheel (3 stops), and about 30 minutes to Uttara North (12 stops), at roughly 2.5 minutes per stop.
Which metro station is near National Museum or BSMMU?
Shahbag station.