Special train between Howrah-New Delhi (via Patna)
Special train between Sealdah-Ajmer (Train No. 02305 / 02306) time table, route, frequency and fare
RAILWAYS TO RUN 02305 / 02306 HOWRAH-NEW DELHI-HOWRAH AJDHANI SPECIAL (VIA PATNA)
For the convenience of the passengers, 02305/02306 Howrah-New Delhi-Howrah Weekly Rajdhani Special (via Patna) will start running on its nominated days of run from Howrah w.e.f. 20.12.2025 till further advice and from New Delhi w.e.f. 25.12.2025 till further advice.
Train No. 02305 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Weekly Special (via Patna) will leave Howrah at 14.05 hrs. on every Sunday w.e.f. 20.12.2025 to reach New Delhi at 10.00 hrs. on the next day
Train No. 02306 New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Weekly special (via Patna) will leave New Delhi at 16.55 hrs. on every Friday w.e.f. 25.12.2025 to reach Howrah at 12.15 hrs. on the next day.
Due to introduction of Train No. 02305 / Train No. 02306 Howrah-New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Special (via Patna), 02301 Howrah-New Delhi Superfast AC Special (via Dhanbad) originating from Howrah on every Sunday between 20.12.2025 & 7.2.2025 and 02302 New Delhi-Howrah Superfast AC Special (via Dhanbad) originating from New Delhi on every Friday between 25.12.2025 & 12.2.2025 will remain cancelled.
Here’s the most reliable and up-to-date information on special trains between Howrah (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS) via Patna (PNBE), along with essential regular alternatives:
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🚆 Festival / Seasonal Special Train (0xxxx-series)
Train 04091／04092 – Howrah ↔ New Delhi Summer Special via Patna
- Operated bi-weekly to manage high summer demand from June 11 to July 19, 2025 (total 12 trips in each direction).
- Departs Howrah at ~23:50, arrives New Delhi ~01:00 AM two nights later (~25 h 10 m over ~1,528 km via Patna and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay).
- Offers AC First Class, AC 2A, 3A (incl. 3A economy), Sleeper & General coaches.
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⚠ These are special-fare trains with lower operational priority; delays or sudden cancellations are possible. Best used only if regular trains are unavailable.
✅ Regular Scheduled Trains via Patna (High Reliability)
12305 / 12306 – Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna)
- Runs 6 days a week, covering ~1,531 km in ~20 h 00 m (rail speed up to 130 km/h).
- Premium service offering 1A, 2A, 3A, onboard meals, and top priority on the network.
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12303 / 12304 – Poorva Express (via Patna)
- Operates 4 days per week, journey time ~23 h 20 m over ~1,531 km.
- Includes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper & General, with pantry services.
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✅ Other reliable options:
- Sampoorna Kranti Express (12393/12394) runs daily between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) and New Delhi, covering 1,001 km in ~12h 10m—ideal if you can reach Patna from Howrah via a short connecting train.
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📊 Comparison at a Glance
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04091/04092 | HWH ⇄ NDLS (via Patna) Special | Bi‑weekly (Jun–Jul) | ~25h 10m | Seasonal summer special, low priority |
| 12305/12306 | Rajdhani Express (via Patna) | 6×/week | ~20h 00m | Premium, fastest, top priority |
| 12303/12304 | Poorva Express (via Patna) | 4×/week | ~23h 20m | Superfast daily alternative |
| 12393/12394 | Sampoorna Kranti (NDLS ↔ RJPB) | Daily (Patna–Delhi) | ~12h 10m | Patna‑Delhi only—requires local connect at HWH |
🧭 Travel Recommendations
- Use the Rajdhani Express (12305/12306) unless it’s fully booked. It’s premium, punctual, and fastest for the route.
- Poorva Express (12303/12304) is a dependable backup within ~3 h of Rajdhani time, with full class options.
- Sampoorna Kranti is excellent if you can board from Patna—can be combined with a day train from Howrah to Patna.
- Only book 04091/04092 if absolutely necessary—running only in summer and often delayed or canceled.
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