The 15 Best Day Trips from Bāndarban

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Bāndarban, Bangladesh, led by Chattogram, Hāthazāri, Cox’s Bāzār. The closest is Dohazāri, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Bāndarban

  1. 1

    Chattogram, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km west of Bāndarban

    Known for Bayzid Bostami Mazar.

  2. 2

    Hāthazāri, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Bāndarban
  3. 3

    Cox’s Bāzār, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Bāndarban
  4. 4

    Karnaphuli, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Bāndarban
  5. 5

    Maijdi, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Bāndarban
  6. 6

    Rangamati, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north of Bāndarban
  7. 7

    Bibir Hat, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Bāndarban
  8. 8

    Feni, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Bāndarban
  9. 9

    Lunglei, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Bāndarban
  10. 10

    Sandwīp, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Bāndarban
  11. 11

    Sātkania, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-west of Bāndarban
  12. 12

    Patiya, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Bāndarban
  13. 13

    Khagrachhari, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Bāndarban
  14. 14

    Teknāf, Bangladesh

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Bāndarban
  15. 15

    Dohazāri, Bangladesh

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km west of Bāndarban

A sample day: Bāndarban to Chattogram

  1. 08:30Leave Bāndarban
  2. 09:20Arrive in Chattogram (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Bayzid Bostami Mazar
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chattogram
  6. 15:20Head back to Bāndarban
  7. 16:10Home in Bāndarban

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bāndarban?
The best day trips from Bāndarban are Chattogram, Hāthazāri, Cox’s Bāzār, Karnaphuli, Maijdi. The closest is Dohazāri, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bāndarban?
Dohazāri is the closest, 15 km west of Bāndarban, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bāndarban?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Bāndarban: Dohazāri (25 min), Sātkania (35 min), Patiya (40 min), Chattogram (50 min), Rangamati (1 hr), Hāthazāri (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Bāndarban for a day out?
Chattogram is the largest city in day-trip range, 43 km west of Bāndarban and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Bāndarban?
For a weekend away from Bāndarban, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Teknāf (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Maijdi (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Feni (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Khagrachhari (105 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bāndarban?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Teknāf at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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