Special Train between Indore – Gandhidham
Holi and Summer Special Train Indore – Gandhidham (Train No. 09336 / 09335) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 09336 / 09335 Indore – Gandhidham Superfast Special (Weekly)
Train No. 09336 Indore – Gandhidham Weekly Superfast Special will depart from Indore every Sunday at 23.30 hrs & will reach Gandhidham at 14.00 hrs the next day w.e.f. 28th February, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09335 Gandhidham – Indore Weekly Superfast Special will depart from Gandhidham every Monday at 18.15 hrs & will arrive Indore at 08.55 hrs the next day w.e.f. 01st March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Dewas, Ujjain, Ratlam, Dahod, Godhra, Ahmedabad and Viramgam stations in both directions.
Train No. 09336 will have additional halt at Nadiad station.
This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class Seating coaches.
Here’s the verified information about the Indore ↔ Gandhidham Superfast Special, launched under Western Railway as Train Nos. 09336 / 09335:
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🚆 1. Overview & Launch
- Train Nos. 09336 (Indore → Gandhidham) and 09335 (Return) were introduced as weekly Superfast Special Fare services to supplement regular capacity between Indore and Gandhidham.
They started operations on 28 February / 1 March 2025 and have been running weekly on Sundays and Mondays “till further advice” since.
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⏰ 2. Schedule & Frequency
- 09336 Indore → Gandhidham departs Indore Junction at 23:30 hrs on Sundays, arriving Gandhidham at ~13:55 hrs the next day—a total travel time of ~14 h 25 min over approximately 806 km.
([turn0search2]turn0search0turn0search11) - 09335 Gandhidham → Indore departs Gandhidham at ~18:15 hrs on Mondays, reaching Indore by ~08:55 hrs next day.
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🚉 3. Route & Halts
- Scheduled halts include Dewas, Ujjain, Ratlam, Dahod, Godhra, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, among others.
- Train 09336 includes an additional stop at Nadiad, which may not be present in the return leg.
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🪑 4. Classes & Coach Composition
- Offers fully reserved service with coach classes:
- AC 2-tier (2A)
- AC 3-tier (3A)
- Sleeper class (SL)
- Second seating (2S)
- Operates using a COV reserved rake, likely comprising LHB coaches.
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📋 5. Quick Summary
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09336 | Indore → Gandhidham | Weekly (Sun) | 23:30 (INDB) | ~13:55 (GIMB) | ~14 h 25 m | ~806 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 09335 | Gandhidham → Indore | Weekly (Mon) | ~18:15 (GIMB) | ~08:55 (INDB) | ~14 h 40 m | ~806 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
⚠️ 6. Operational Notes & Passenger Insights
- As a special-fare train, 09336/09335 is given lower track priority, which often results in delays—users frequently report delays ranging from 4 to 12+ hours on Reddit.
“Special trains… are given the lowest priority … often delayed by no fixed hours.”
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“Don’t go with name … special trains are just extra temporary… always delayed.”
([turn0reddit15]turn0reddit21) - Dynamic fare pricing applies—fares for 3A/SL on these specials can be significantly higher than regular trains, especially closer to departure dates.
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✅ 7. Alternative: Regular Indore–Gandhidham Express (19336/19335)
- Train Nos 19336 (Indore → Gandhidham) and 19335 (reverse) operate weekly as the regular Express:
- Departs 22:25 hrs (INDB), arrives ~14:10 hrs (GIMB) (~15 h 45 m).
- Offers 2A, 3A, SL, no 2S, includes pantry/E‑catering, generally more reliable.
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🧭 Final Recommendations
- Use 09336/09335 if regular express reservations are unavailable and you need a reserved berth.
- Expect possible delays due to special train priority and plan accordingly.
- Book early to avoid dynamic pricing, especially in AC classes.
- For better reliability, consider 19336/19335 regular weekly Express if seats are available.
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