Special train between MGR Chennai Central – Bhubaneswar
Special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central
Special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02839 / 02840) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 02839 / 02840)
Train No. 02839 Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central special train
Train No. 02839 Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Every Thursday) Bhubaneswar at 12.00 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 08.55 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 55 minutes.
Train No. 02840 MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar special train
Similarly, Train No. 02840 MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Friday) MGR Chennai Central at 21.10 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 17.25 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 15 minutes.
Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central Distance between the station is 1225 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02839 from Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central special train 22-10-2025 to 26-11-2025
Train No: 02840 from MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar special train 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025
Here’s the current situation on special train services between M.G.R. Chennai Central (MAS) and Bhubaneswar (BBS):
Contents
🚆 1. Special‑Fare / Festival Specials
• Train No. 02840 / 02840X – Chennai Central → Bhubaneswar Weekly Superfast Special Fare Special
- Operated historically as a festival or special fare service, departing MAS at ~10:00 AM and arriving BBS the next day at ~05:55 AM, covering ~1,225 km in ~19 h 55 m with 19 stops
- Service was introduced around late 2025 but is listed as “Covid special trains are being phased out”, with no evidence of current operation in 2025
• Train Nos. 06107 / 06108 – Chennai Egmore ↔ Bhubaneswar Summer Special (exactly Egmore, not Chennai Central)
- Ran in May–June 2025 on select dates, departing Egmore at ~10:30 AM and arriving BBS ~06:30 AM next day (~20h), including AC, sleeper, pantry and general coaches
➡️ No evidence of any active special train directly between Chennai Central and Bhubaneswar currently.
🔁 2. Regular Services (currently operational)
• 12829 / 12830 – Bhubaneswar–Chennai Central Express (Superfast)
- Operates weekly:
- 12829 departs Chennai Central on Fridays at ~10:00 AM, arrives Bhubaneswar the next day ~05:55 AM, covering ~1,223 km in ~19h 55m
- 12830 runs from Bhubaneswar on Thursdays at ~12:00 PM, arriving Chennai Central ~08:55 AM next day
- Offers 2A, 3A, Sleeper & second seating, includes a pantry car, modern LHB coaches
• Other direct services include:
- 12842 Coromandel Express – Daily service passing Bhubaneswar, between Shalimar & Chennai Central; covers ~1,223 km in ~19h 15m
- 22808 / 22807 Shri G.N. Express etc. – AC Express that link Chennai Central and Santragachi via Bhubaneswar (bi‑weekly), though not a direct Chennai‑Bhubaneswar special route, but useful if overlap interests you
📊 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Fare Special | 02840 / 02840X | Weekly (festival) | ~19h 55m | Mixed | Discontinued |
| Summer Special from Egmore | 06107 / 06108 | Limited (~2024) | ~20h | Mixed | No longer running |
| Superfast Express | 12829 / 12830 | Weekly | ~19h 55m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | Operational |
| Coromandel Express | 12842 | Daily | ~19h 15m | Multiple including AC | Operational |
✅ Recommendation
Since no active special train service currently runs directly between Chennai Central and Bhubaneswar, the weekly Superfast Express (12829/12830) is the most reliable way to travel, offering reserved AC and sleeper options plus pantry service.
If you’re open to alternatives, the daily Coromandel Express (12842) is slightly faster and includes AC classes—though it serves beyond Bhubaneswar, so you’d board and disembark accordingly.
ℹ️ Travel Tips
- Special trains are generally unreliable: subject to frequent delays or abrupt cancellations, and limited durations; users on Reddit often report delays of 5–10+ hours or cancellations, especially for specials
- It’s best to plan using scheduled regular trains, especially if you have fixed travel dates and need confirmed reservations.
Would you like help checking seat availability, fare details, or departure/arrival timing on the 12829/12830 Superfast Express or the Coromandel Express (12842) for a specific date?