Kumbh Mela Special Train between Bikaner-Haridwar
Kumbh Mela Gita Ganga Special Train between Bikaner-Haridwar (Train No. 04717 / 04718) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Bikaner-Haridwar-Bikaner (Train No. 04717 / 04718)
Train No. 04717 Bikaner-Haridwar special train
Train No. 04717 Bikaner-Haridwar Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Wed and Fri) Bikaner at 23.25 hrs & will reach Haridwar at 15.20 hrs and train running time between the stations 15 hour and 55 minutes.
Train No. 04718 Haridwar-Bikaner special train
Similarly, Train No. 04718 Haridwar-Bikaner Special train will leave from (Every Tue, Thu and Sat) Haridwar at 16.45 hrs & will reach Bikaner at 07.50 hrs and train running time between the stations 15 hour and 5 minutes.
Bikaner-Haridwar Distance between the station is 755 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04717 from Bikaner-Haridwar special train from 13-01-2025
Train No: 04718 from Haridwar-Bikaner special train from 14-01-2025
Here’s what I found on Kumbh Mela special train service between Bikaner and Haridwar during the Maha Kumbh 2025:
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🚆 Regular Route: Bikaner ↔ Haridwar
- The Bikaner–Haridwar Express (Train Nos. 14717/14718)—also known as the Gita Ganga Express—runs tri‑weekly year-round between Bikaner Junction (BKN) and Haridwar (HW), covering ~755 km in approximately 15 h 35 m, with classes ranging from AC First to Sleeper and General Unreserved
🔔 Kumbh Mela 2025: Were There Special Trains from Bikaner?
- No specific Kumbh Mela–designated special trains from Bikaner to Haridwar were publicly listed in the Indian Railways schedules for Maha Kumbh 2025.
- IR sources mention special services from cities like Bhatinda, Amritsar, Delhi, Dehradun, Firozpur, and Amb Andaura, operating to Phaphamau/Prayagraj as part of the Kumbh surge; Bikaner did have a special run from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Patliputra (Patna), but not directly to Haridwar
📊 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. / Type | Kumbh 2025 Special? | Regular Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikaner ↔ Haridwar | 14717 / 14718 Gita Ganga | No | Tri‑weekly year-round, AC to General |
| Bikaner → Prayagraj region | 04721 / 04722 (Patliputra) | Yes (via Kothi) | Seasonal special from Bikaner to Patna, not Haridwar |
✅ Key Takeaways
- Yes, a regular train serves the route: Bikaner–Haridwar Express (14717/14718), operating normally—not a Kumbh-specific service.
- During Maha Kumbh 2025, no official special trains from Bikaner directly to Haridwar were announced.
- Pilgrims from Bikaner likely traveled via the regular express train or booked multisector journeys via special trains terminating at Prayagraj/Banaras.
🧭 Tips for Future Travel or Kumbh Planning
- If you’re aiming to travel from Bikaner to Prayagraj (or its Sangam area) during future Kumbh cycles, watch for special train announcements from Bhagat Ki Kothi or Bikaner Junction closer to festival dates.
- For direct travel to Haridwar, rely on the regular express train 14717/14718—check IRCTC for availability and seasonal adjustments.
- Expect potential additions like extra AC coaches or rush specials announced around December–January.
- If demand surges, reservations—especially for AC classes—can fill up quickly, so book early or explore alternate routes via nearby cities with declared Kumbh specials.
TL;DR
- No dedicated Kumbh special train from Bikaner to Haridwar in 2025.
- The regular Bikaner–Haridwar Express (14717/14718) continued operation.
- Bikaner-origin Kumbh specials headed to Patliputra (Patna), not Haridwar.
- Plan via regular trains or use special services to Prayagraj if that suits your destination.
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