The 15 Best Day Trips from Bāndarban
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Bāndarban at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | 43 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Hāthazāri | 54 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Cox’s Bāzār | 87 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Karnaphuli | 55 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Maijdi | 137 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Rangamati | 50 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Bibir Hat | 70 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Feni | 124 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Lunglei | 94 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Sandwīp | 86 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Sātkania | 22 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Patiya | 27 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Khagrachhari | 105 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Teknāf | 149 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Dohazāri | 15 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bāndarban
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Chattogram, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of Bāndarban1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Bayzid Bostami Mazar.
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Hāthazāri, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Bāndarban2 hr round trip - 3
Cox’s Bāzār, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Bāndarban2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Karnaphuli, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Bāndarban2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Maijdi, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Bāndarban4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Rangamati, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north of Bāndarban2 hr round trip - 7
Bibir Hat, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Bāndarban2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Feni, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Bāndarban3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Lunglei, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Bāndarban3 hr round trip - 10
Sandwīp, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Bāndarban2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Sātkania, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-west of Bāndarban1 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Patiya, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north-west of Bāndarban1 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Khagrachhari, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Bāndarban3 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Teknāf, Bangladesh
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Bāndarban4 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Dohazāri, Bangladesh
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km west of Bāndarban50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bāndarban to Chattogram
A realistic pace for Chattogram, 43 km from Bāndarban. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Bāndarban
- 09:20Arrive in Chattogram (50 min drive)
- 09:35Bayzid Bostami Mazar
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chattogram
- 15:20Head back to Bāndarban
- 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.
- 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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