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.
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 |
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 |
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!