Special train between Darbhanga-Amritsar
Special train between Darbhanga-Amritsar (Train No. 05211 / 05212) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway has decided to run Jan Nayak Festival Special between Darbhanga-Amritsar-Darbhanga (Train No. 05211 / 05212)
Train No. 05211 Darbhanga-Amritsar special train
Train No. 05211 Darbhanga-Amritsar Special train will leave from (Daily) Darbhanga at 17.10 hrs & will reach Amritsar at 01.50 hrs and train running time between the station 32 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 05212 Amritsar-Darbhanga special train
Similarly, Train No. 05212 Amritsar-Darbhanga Special train will leave from (Daily) Amritsar at 19.05 hrs & will reach Darbhanga at 03.00 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 55 minutes.
Darbhanga-Amritsar Distance between the station is 1486 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04089 from Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Terminal special train 10-11-2025
Train No: 04090 from Anand Vihar Terminal-Bhagalpur special train 13-11-2025
Here’s what I found regarding special trains between Darbhanga (DBG) and Amritsar Junction (ASR):
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🚆 Special-Fare Summer Special: 04607 / 04608
- Train 04607 runs Darbhanga → Amritsar, operating every Sunday from May 11 to July 13, 2025, departing DBG at ~04:00 AM and arriving ASR at ~10:30 AM the next day (journey ~30 h 30 m, ~1,469 km)
- Return as 04608 from Amritsar to Darbhanga ran Sundays from May 11 to July 13, 2025, departing ASR around 08:10 PM and reaching DBG by ~02:30 AM two days later
- This was designated a Special Fare Summer Special with primarily Sleeper & 2S coaches; it’s not listed beyond mid‑July 2025, indicating limited run status
⚠️ Status
- The service appears to have concluded after July 13, 2025, with no extension announcements yet.
- Platforms like India Rail Info show train is cancelled after last run in July
✅ Regular Service Alternative
15211 / 15212 – Jan Nayak Express (Darbhanga ↔ Amritsar)
- Operates daily, covering ~1,486 km in ~32 h 25 m from DBG → ASR, and ~31 h 55 m on return.
- Offers LHB coaches, general-unreserved only, and consistent performance with fixed schedule
Other Regular Trains
- Additional trains like Shaheed Express, Saryu Yamuna Express also provide connectivity between these stations with durations ranging from ~31–33 hours, depending on routing and stops
- There is also Saharsa–Amritsar Garib Rath Express (12203/12204) from Saharsa — one junction away from Darbhanga — operating thrice a week with AC 3-tier and Chair Car options (~30 h travel)
📊 Quick Summary
| Direction | Train No. | Type | Days Available | Departure / Arrival Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBG → ASR | 04607 | Special Fare Summer Special | Sundays, May 11–July 13, 2025 | ~04:00 → ~10:30 next day | ~30 h 30 m |
| ASR → DBG | 04608 | Special Fare Summer Special | Fridays (Amritsar) | ~20:10 → ~02:30 two days later | Similar |
| DBG ↔ ASR | 15211 / 15212 | Jan Nayak Express (regular) | Daily | ~17:20 → ~01:45 (*DBG to ASR) | ~32–33 h |
| DBG ↔ ASR | Other Express trains | Shaheed, Saryu Yamuna etc. | Multiple days a week | Varied; similar journey durations | ~31–33 h |
🧭 Travel Advice
- The service 04607/04608 was a limited-period summer special and has ended in mid‑July 2025 — currently not active.
- For reliable daily service, 15211/15212 Jan Nayak Express is the safest and most predictable choice.
- Other regular trains on the corridor also offer comparable schedules and are more stable.
- Special fare trains tend to have low priority, older coaches, and frequent delays as reported by passengers
✅ Final Recommendation
Use Jan Nayak Express (15211/15212) for dependable travel between Darbhanga and Amritsar. Reserve special fare trains only if their listing appears on IRCTC and no regular service is available—but be aware of increased delay risk.
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