Special train between Katihar-Delhi
Special train between Katihar-Delhi (Train No. 04083 / 04084) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Katihar-Delhi-Katihar (Train No. 04083 / 04084)
Train No. 04083 Katihar-Delhi special train
Train No. 04083 Katihar-Delhi Special train will leave from (Every Tue, Sat) Katihar at 23.30 hrs & will reach Delhi at 20.20 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 04084 Delhi-Katihar special train
Similarly, Train No. 04084 Delhi-Katihar Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Fri) Delhi at 22.40 hrs & will reach Katihar at 19.30 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 50 minutes.
Katihar-Delhi Distance between the station is 1286 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04083 from Katihar-Delhi special train 17-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Train No: 04084 from Delhi-Katihar special train 16-10-2025 to 27-11-2025
Here’s the latest verified information on the Katihar → New Delhi special train service (Katihar = KIR, New Delhi = NDLS):
Contents
🚆 Special Train: 04077 – Katihar → New Delhi Special
- Train No.: 04077 (Kir‑Ndls Special)
- Route: Katihar Junction (KIR) → New Delhi (NDLS)
- Frequency: Runs every day (Monday through Sunday) as per listings turn0search2turn0search5
- Departure: 18:45 from Katihar
- Arrival: 18:06 the next day at New Delhi → Journey Time: ~23 h 21 min covering ~1,279 km in ~14 halts turn0search2turn0search8
- Halts (typical): Mansi, Khagaria, Barauni, Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU, Prayagraj Jn, Govindpuri, Old Delhi → NDLS turn0search2turn0search6
- Classes: Only Sleeper (SL)—no AC confirmed turn0search2turn0search5
- Fare (SL approx): ₹570 (June 2025 estimate) turn0search2
🔄 Alternate Festival / Seasonal Specials
Indian Railways also runs occasional festival specials between Katihar and Delhi:
- 19637 Katihar → New Delhi Festival Special
Departs ~01:15, arrives ~02:30 next day (~23 h 15 min, ~1,283 km, 16 stops), operates on selected dates and offers only SL class turn0search3turn0search8 - 14745 Katihar → Old Delhi Festival Special
Departs ~22:30, arrives ~02:45 2 days later (~28 h 15 min, ~1,281 km, 14 stops), only 2S class available, operates on selection days turn0search7 - Historical short‑term specials like 04083/04084 ran in 2020 as Holi specials but are not active now turn0search10turn0search9
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Dep (Katihar) | Arr (NDLS) | Duration | Classes | Halts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04077 | Katihar → New Delhi | Daily | 18:45 | 18:06 (+1 day) | ~23 h 21 m | SL only | ~14 |
| 19637 | Katihar → New Delhi | Festival (select dates) | ~01:15 | ~02:30 (+1 day) | ~23 h 15 m | SL only | ~16 |
| 14745 | Katihar → Old Delhi | Festival | 22:30 | 02:45 (+2 days) | ~28 h 15 m | 2S only | ~14 |
⚠️ Travel Notes
- AC accommodation is not available on these specials; if you require AC, consider booking regular trains like the Champaran Humsafar Express (15705/15706), which runs with AC 3-tier between Katihar and Delhi every alternate day turn0search15.
- Special and festival trains may get cancelled or rescheduled with short notice, and often run with lower priority, which can cause delays.
- Exact fare, coach composition, availability, and running status should be checked via IRCTC or official railway portals before booking.
✅ Recommendation
- For non-AC budget travel, 04077 is the most reliable special option—runs daily with standard Sleeper class.
- Occasional festival specials (19637, 14745) exist but are less frequent and similarly limited to non-AC classes.
- If you require AC travel or more comfort, consider regular AC trains like Humsafar Express or planning via nearby major origin stations.
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