Special train between Gaya-New Delhi
Mahabodhi Festival Special Trains
Special train between Gaya-New Delhi
Mahabodhi Festival Special Trains between Gaya-New Delhi (Train No. 02397 / 02398) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway Railway special train between Gaya-New Delhi
Train No. 02397 Gaya- New Delhi special train
Train No. 02397 Gaya-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Daily) Gaya at 14.15 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 04.30 hrs and train running time between the station 14h and 15 minutes.
Train No. 02398 New Delhi-Gaya special train
Train No. 02397 Gaya-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Daily) New Delhi at 12.10 hrs & will reach Gaya at 03.20 hrs and train running time between the station 15h and 11 minutes.
Gaya Jn- New Delhi Distance between the station is 992 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02397 from Gaya-New Delhi special train will commence from 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No. 02398 New Delhi-Gaya special train will commence from 21-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Here’s the most reliable and up-to-date summary of special and regular train services between Gaya Junction (GAYA) and New Delhi (NDLS):
Contents
🚂 1. 🚨 Special Fare Seasonal Service — Train 04063 / 04064 – New Delhi–Gaya Special Fare
- 04064: New Delhi → Gaya
- Operated seasonally in March 2025 (e.g., for Holi rush), running on select days such as March 6, 10, 13, 17.
- Departed New Delhi at ~19:30, arriving Gaya early next morning at ~01:10 (~16 h 50 m over ~990 km).
- 04063 runs the reverse leg.
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- Classes available: AC 2A, AC 3A, Sleeper
- Tickets issued under Tatkal/general quotas only.
- No pantry car, operational at low priority, often delayed.
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As of July 2025, this service is not currently scheduled beyond March and was limited to Holi-season operations.
🚄 2. Regular Daily & High-Пriority Services
12397 / 12398 – Mahabodhi Superfast Express
- 12397 (Gaya → New Delhi) departs around 14:00, arrives at 04:10 AM (~14 h 10 m, 992 km); runs daily.
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Tejas / Rajdhani Expresses (via Gaya)
- Several premium Rajdhani services pass through Gaya nightly around 22:22–22:37, arriving Delhi between 09:55–10:05 AM (~11 h 30 m range).
- These include:
- 12301/12302 (Howrah Rajdhani via Gaya)
- 20817 / 22811 / 22823 / 20839 (Tejas/Rajdhani variants)
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- All classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, with onboard pantry. Priority rank is highest.
22409 / 22410 – Anand Vihar Terminal–Gaya Garib Rath Express
- AC 3-tier economy only, weekly service (~14 h by reservation).
- Garib Rath fare includes meals; coach type is ICF (non-LHB).
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📊 Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes Offered | Catering | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04064 / 63 | Special Fare Seasonal | Seasonal (Mar 2025) | ~16 h 50 m | 2A, 3A, SL (Tatkal only) | ❌ None | Short window; low priority; delays expected |
| 12397 / 98 | Regular Mahabodhi Express | Daily | ~14 h 10 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, Gen | ✅ Pantry + e‑catering | Most reliable, daily, full classes |
| 12301/02 etc. | Rajdhani / Tejas services | Multiple weekly | ~11 h 30 m | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✅ Full catering | High-speed, premium service via Gaya |
| 22410 / 09 | Garib Rath Express | Weekly | ~14 h | AC 3A only | ✅ Included (limited service) | Budget AC option, limited quota |
🧭 Recommendations
- Regular travel: Choose Mahabodhi Express (12397/98) for reliability, full class options, pantry service, and daily availability.
- For fastest AC-only booking, Rajdhani or Tejas trains are top picks—though fewer seats and only once or few days weekly.
- Avoid special fare 04063/64 unless it’s officially scheduled for a specific festival period; it offers limited facilities and frequently runs late.
- Booking opens ~60 days before departure on IRCTC; special trains have limited quotas and high cancellation risk if delayed.
Would you like to check availability or fare estimates for Mahabodhi Express or any Rajdhani service for a specific date? Or should I set up an alert in case a special fare train like 04064/63 gets activated again later in 2025?