Private train between Gaya and Anand Vihar time table, route, train no., frequency and fare

Private train between Gaya and Anand Vihar

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Gaya and Anand Vihar

Private train will leave Gaya at 2035 hrs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Anand Vihar at 0740 hrs and train running time between the station 11:05 hrs

Private train will leave Anand Vihar at 1230 hrs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Gaya at 2350 hrs and train running time between the station 11:20 hrs

Distance between Gaya and Anand Vihar Railway Station is 989 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Tri Weekly

There is currently no operational private (PPP) train service between Gaya (GAYA) and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)—any such route remains indicative only under IRCTC’s proposals and is not active.

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Proposed Private Train (Indicative Only)

According to IRCTC’s Public–Private Partnership listing, the proposed schedule looks like this:

• ** Gaya → Anand Vihar**
  • Departs 20:35 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • Arrives 07:40 next morning
  • Journey time: ~11 h 05 m
  • Distance: ~989 km
  • Frequency: Tri-weekly

Since this is not yet operational, let’s review the real, confirmed Indian Railways options.

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Confirmed Regular Trains (Gaya ⇄ Anand Vihar)

1. Gaya–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express (22409/22410)

• Route: GAYA ↔ ANVT
• Journey Time:
  • Gaya → Anand Vihar: ~14 h 35 min (22409)
  • Anand Vihar → Gaya: ~14 h 0 min (22410)
• Frequency: Once a week
  • 22409 departs Gaya on Sunday
  • 22410 departs Anand Vihar on Saturday
• Class: AC 3-Tier only
• Amenities: Catering available but no pantry car
• Speed: Max 130 km/h; average ~60–67 km/h

2. Special Fare Superfast Clone Special (02397)

• Route: GAYA → ANVT
• Departure: 14:15 daily (runs every day of the week)
• Arrival: 07:10 next day
• Journey Time: ~16 h 55 m
• Classes: Sleeper (SL), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3E, and possibly 1A available in booking
• Stops: ~7 intermediate halts including Prayagraj Junction
• Distance: ~978 km, average speed ~58 km/h

3. Other Regular Superfast Services

Based on ProKerala’s list of trains from Gaya to Anand Vihar:

Train & Day	Departure (GAYA)	Arrival (ANVT)	Duration	Classes	Approx Fare
Gaya–Anand Vihar Superfast Clone	14:15 (Daily)	07:10	~16 h 55 m	SL / 2A / 3A / 3E / 1A	SL ₹475, 3A ₹1,280, 2A ₹1,785
Asansol Festival Special	14:15 (Fri)	08:05	~17 h 50 m	Similar classes	Same fare as above
Guwahati Special	14:20 (Thu)	08:50 (Fri)	~18 h 30 m	Similar classes	—
Santragachi SF Express	19:48 (Mon)	08:50	~13 h 02 m	SL, 2A, 3A	SL ₹505, 3A ₹1,330, 2A ₹1,830
Haldia SF Express	19:48 (Thu)	08:50	~13 h 02 m	SL, 2S, 3A, 1A	1A ₹3,015, 3A ₹1,330, SL ₹505
Sealdah Sampark Kranti	20:05 (Tue)	08:50	~12 h 45 m	SL, 2A, 3A, 1A	1A ₹3,015, 2A ₹1,830, 3A ₹1,330, SL ₹505
Puri Express	21:20 (Sat)	13:10 (Sun)	~15 h 50 m	SL, 2A, 3A, 1A	SL ₹475, 3A ₹1,280, 2A ₹1,785
Swarna Jayanti Express	21:20 (Sun/Wed/Fri)	13:10	~15 h 50 m	SL, 2A, 3A, 1A	Same fares as above

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Summary Table

Service	Operational?	Journey Time	Frequency	Classes Available	Fare (examples)
Private PPP (Proposed)	No	~11 h 5 m	Tri-weekly	N/A	N/A
Garib Rath Express (22409/10)	Yes (Weekly)	~14 h 35 m	Weekly (Sun)	AC 3-Tier	N/A
Clone Special (02397)	Yes (Daily)	~16 h 55 m	Daily	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	SL ₹475 · 3A ₹1,280 · 2A ₹1,785
Superfast Specials (e.g. Sampark)	Yes (Weekly)	~13 h	Weekly	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	as listed above

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What You Can Do Next

• If you’re waiting for the private PPP train, keep an eye on updates via the IRCTC portal.
• For guaranteed travel, Garib Rath (weekly) or the Clone Special (daily) are solid options.
• Prefer a faster journey and are flexible on days? The Superfast specials like Sampark Kranti (~12 h 45 m) are your best bet.
• To check availability or book a ticket in a specific class, I can guide you through IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, or Gaure.

Let me know your travel date and class preference—happy to help find the best itinerary for you!