Special train between Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer
Special train between Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer
Special train between Puducherry-Bhubaneshwer (Train No. 02897 / 02898) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway special train between Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer
Train No. 02897 Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer special train
Train No. 02897 Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Puducherry at 18.45 hrs & will reach Bhubaneshwer at 18.55 hrs and train running time between the station 24h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02898 Bhubaneshwer-Puducherry special train
Similarly, Train No. 02898 Bhubaneshwer-Puducherry Special train will leave from (Every Wednesday) Bhubaneshwer at 12.00 hrs & will reach Puducherry Jn at 13.15 hrs and train running time between the station 25h and 15 minutes.
Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer Distance between the station is 1426 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02897 from Puducherry – Bhubaneshwer special train from 21-10-2025 to 25-11-2025
Train No: 02898 from Bhubaneshwer – Puducherry special train from 20-10-2025 to 24-11-2025
It appears no specific AC‑tagged “special” or festival train currently runs between Puducherry (PDY) and Bhubaneswar (BBS) under a special train number. However, there is a consistent weekly Superfast Express that provides AC travel:
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🚄 Regular Weekly Superfast: 12897 / 12898 – Puducherry–Bhubaneswar SF Express
- 12897 (PDY → BBS) runs weekly on Wednesday, departing 18:50 from Puducherry and arriving 18:25 next day at Bhubaneswar (duration ~23h 35m) turn0search2turn0search7
- Classes Offered: AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A), Sleeper Class (SL), and General Unreserved turn0search2turn0search12
- Equipped with pantry and e‑catering, and uses modern LHB coaches turn0search12turn0search1
✅ Summary at a glance:
| Route | Train No. | Frequency | Dep (PDY) | Arr (BBS) | Duration | AC Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry → Bhubaneswar | 12897 | Weekly (Wed) | 18:50 | 18:25 | ~23h 35m | 2A & 3A |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- No current special-train number (like 0xxxx) for AC‑only or AC‑special services on this route has been found in recent schedules or official listings.
- Reddit-driven reports indicate special trains often have low priority, leading to frequent delays—even if they initially offered AC coaches turn0reddit19.
- If available, special fare trains are seasonal or temporary, and not shown in core timetables.
✅ Recommendation
- For a reliable AC travel experience, the weekly Superfast Express 12897 remains your best option.
- It offers well-maintained LHB coaches, pantry service, and reserved AC classes—unlike the unpredictable and low-priority special trains.
Would you like a full station-by-station timetable, fare breakdown per class, or help checking seat availability for 12897? Happy to assist further!