Transportation Guide

Barishal is the divisional transport hub of south-central Bangladesh, served by highways, intercity buses, river launches, local river ports and air access.

Road and Bus

• Nathullabad Central Bus Terminal connects Barishal with Dhaka, Patuakhali, Kuakata, Bhola, Pirojpur, Jhalokati, Barguna and other southern routes.
• The Padma Bridge corridor has made road travel between Dhaka and Barishal faster and more frequent.

River Transport

• Barishal river port and launch ghats remain major gateways for Dhaka-Barishal overnight launches and regional river travel.

Air Access

• Barishal Airport serves scheduled flights, mainly linking the region with Dhaka.

Local Transport

• Rickshaws, battery rickshaws, CNG auto-rickshaws, buses, rental cars and boats are common for city, suburban and river-side travel.