Special train between Bhubaneswar-Tirupati
Special train between Bhubaneswar-Tirupati (Train No. 08479 / 08480) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Bhubaneswar-Tirupati -Bhubaneswar (Train No. 08479 / 08480)
Train No. 08479 Bhubaneswar-Tirupati special train
Train No. 08479 Bhubaneswar-Tirupati Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Bhubaneswar at 12.00 hrs & will reach Tirupati at 08.45 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 45 minutes.
Train No. 08480 Tirupati -Bhubaneswar special train
Similarly, Train No. 08480 Tirupati -Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Tirupati at 12.15 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 09.30 hrs and train running time between the station 21 hour and 15 minutes.
Bhubaneswar-Tirupati Distance between the station is 1181 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 08479 from Bhubaneswar-Tirupati special train 24-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Train No: 08480 from Tirupati -Bhubaneswar special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the latest verified information about the AC‑tagged special train service between Bhubaneswar (BBS) and Tirupati (TPTY):
Contents
🚆 AC Special / Special-Fare Superfast: Train Nos. 02809 / 02810
- 02809 (Bhubaneswar → Tirupati)
- Depart Bhubaneswar at 13:30, arrive Tirupati at 10:30 next morning (~21h, ~1,193 km over 22 halts)
- Classes: AC 3‑tier (3A) only — fully air‑conditioned coach configuration
- Runs weekly (Sunday) as a special fare AC Superfast service turn0search0turn0search4
- 02810 (Tirupati → Bhubaneswar) returns typically on Monday, similar duration and halts. Coach composition mirrors outbound.
This train was introduced seasonally but continues in select windows under special numbering.
🚄 Regular Weekly Service: 22879 / 22880 – Bhubaneswar–Tirupati Superfast Express
- 22879 (BBS → TPTY) departs 12:10 PM on Saturday, arriving 8:20 AM Sunday (~20h 10m, ~1,181 km)
- Classes: AC 2 tier (2A), AC 3 tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), General Unreserved
- Coach: Modern LHB rake with pantry car and e‑catering facilities
- Operates weekly and is considered the default scheduled service between the two cities turn0search17turn0search10
💰 Fare Comparison
| Train No. | AC Class | Approx. Fare (1A / 2A / 3A / SL) |
|---|---|---|
| 02809 | 3A only | ₹1,855 for 3A (AC‑special fare) turn0search0 |
| 22879 | 2A, 3A | 2A: ₹2,150 |
✅ Which Train to Choose?
- Prefer full AC only travel at lower cost? Choose 02809/02810 AC Special—but this runs only once a week and may have dynamic seat pricing or lower priority.
- Prefer consistent schedule, multi-class options, and pantry services? Book 22879/22880 Superfast Express—runs weekly and is more reliable for planning.
⚠️ Travel Tips for Special Trains
- Low operational priority: AC special trains often get delayed in busy corridors, especially near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Reddit users report delays of several hours or more turn0reddit24turn0reddit20.
- No pantry car: Only e‑catering available on 02809, whereas 22879 includes onboard pantry service.
- Coach composition, timing, and availability for special-fare runs can change—check close to travel date.
🗓️ Would you like:
- a station-by-station timetable for 02809 (AC special) or 22879 (Superfast Express)?
- Availability check or fare breakdown per class on your travel date?
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