How to go Kuakata

You can go by Bus or Launch.
Bus:
Direct bus route from Dhaka to Kuakata. “Sakura” costs around 450 Taka (US $8.00). There are some other buses like Druti, Soudia etc. But You have to know the last destination clearly. Because some of the buses goes to khepupara and then you have to buy another ticket towards kollapara(kuakata) worth 30 taka per person.

Launch:
Dhaka to Barisal by large river boat locally known as “Launch”. They leave from Dhaka Sadarghat launch terminal between 6 to 9 PM. This comfortable overnight journey to Barisal will cost around 500 to 700 per person in a comfortable cabin (double is around 900 to 1400 taka).

You can also take a direct river boat from Dhaka sadarghat terminal to Patuakhali. This journey will cost you about the same as Barisal and these boats leaves little early around 4 to 7 PM. River boats are much nicer in Barisal route.