Patna: With Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath approaching, demand for train travel between Delhi and Bihar is increasing. Regular services on the Delhi-Patna route are seeing heavy bookings, with several trains reporting long waiting lists or no-room status.
Passengers planning festive travel may therefore need to consider alternative services, including special trains announced by Indian Railways.
Regular Trains From Delhi To Patna
Several major express trains connect Delhi with Patna and nearby terminals. Key services include:
– Sampoorna Kranti Superfast Express (12394): Departs New Delhi at 5.30pm and reaches Patna Junction at 6.50am the following day.
– Vikramshila Express (12368): Departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 1.15pm and reaches Patna the next morning.
– Shramjeevi Express (12392): Departs New Delhi at 1.10pm and reaches Patna the following morning.
– Poorva Express (12304): Departs New Delhi at 5.40pm and reaches Patna the next morning.
– Magadh Express (20802): Departs New Delhi at 9.05pm and reaches Patna Junction the following afternoon.
– Amrit Bharat Express (22362): Departs New Delhi at 7.10pm and reaches Patna at 10.43am the next morning.
Rajdhani Services
Passengers can also check Rajdhani Express services operating from New Delhi towards destinations including Dibrugarh, Agartala and Rajendra Nagar, with services passing through or connecting with the Patna region.
Puja Special Trains
To accommodate the seasonal increase in passenger demand, Indian Railways is operating additional Puja special services.
The Patliputra Festive Special (04096) is scheduled to depart Anand Vihar Terminal at 12.05am and reach the Patliputra-Patna region at around 11pm the following day.
Additional special trains have also been announced for Patna and Danapur from Chandigarh and other neighbouring states.
How To Improve Chances Of Getting A Confirmed Ticket
Passengers unable to secure seats on regular trains can check the Tatkal quota, which generally opens at 10am for AC classes and 11am for sleeper class one day before the journey.
Travellers should also monitor newly announced 0-series special trains, as booking dates and services can vary according to the Railways’ operational schedule.
For the latest timetable and live seat availability, passengers should check the official IRCTC website or mobile application before making travel arrangements.
