Special train between Sambalpur – Alappuzha
Special train between Sambalpur-Alappuzha (Train No. 03351 / 03352) time table, route, frequency and fare
East Coast Railway Railway special train between Sambalpur – Alappuzha
For the convenience of passengers, ECoR has decided to run special train between Sambalpur – Alappuzha
Train No. 03351 Sambalpur – Alappuzha special train
Train No. 03351 Sambalpur – Alappuzha Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed) Sambalpur at 22.00 hrs & will reach Alappuzha at 20.30 hrs and train running time between the station 46h and 30 minutes.
Train No. 03352 Alappuzha-Sambalpur special train
Similarly, Train No. 03352 Alappuzha-Sambalpur Special train will leave from (Every Wed, Sat) Alappuzha at 06.00 hrs & will reach Sambalpur Jn at 01.30 hrs and train running time between the station 43h and 30 minutes.
Sambalpur – Alappuzha Distance between the station is 2048 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 03351 from Sambalpur – Alappuzha special train 18-10-2025 to 25-11-2025
Train No: 03352 from Alappuzha – Sambalpur special train 21-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information on a special (festival/special-fare) train between Sambalpur and Alappuzha (Alleppey):
Contents
🚆 1. 🟢 Special Train (Puja/Festival Special)
- Train Nos. 03351 / 03352 — Sambalpur ↔ Alappuzha Special
- 03351: Sambalpur to Alappuzha, ran Wednesdays & Sundays departing SBP ~22:00 hrs, arriving ALLP next day ~20:30, journey ~46h 30m.
- 03352: Alappuzha to Sambalpur, ran Wednesdays & Saturdays, leaving ALLP ~06:00 hrs, arrive SBP ~01:30 after ~43h 30m. Distance ~2,048 km
- Operated between 18 October and 25 November 2025 outbound (03351) and 21 October to 28 November 2020 inbound (03352)
- There is no indication of this train running beyond 2025, and no records of revival in 2025.
🔁 2. Regular Trains Operating Now
Currently there are no recurring special train services between Sambalpur and Alappuzha. However, regular scheduled trains serve this route:
• 13351 / 13352 – Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express (via Sambalpur)
- Departing Sambalpur at 22:40 daily, arriving Alappuzha ~15:15 next day (~40h 35m) – covers ~2,044–2,048 km
- Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and has pantry service
- This daily service is the only direct train between these stations.
• 22837 / 22838 – Dharti Aaba AC Superfast Express
- Runs weekly between Hatia and Ernakulam, passing Sambalpur and Ernakulam, then through Kerala toward Ernakulam, not Alappuzha directly .
- It stops at Sambalpur but continues to Ernakulam.
📊 Summary Table
| Train Type | Train No. | Days | Duration | AC Options | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special | 03351 / 03352 | Wed & Sun / Wed & Sat (2025 only) | ~44–46h | Mixed | Discontinued (2020) |
| Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express | 13351 / 13352 | Daily | ~40h 35m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Operational now |
📝 Notes on Special Trains
- Special trains are meant to be supplemental, but they run with lowest priority on the tracks, leading to frequent delays—often 5–7 hours, occasionally 10–12 h or more
- Reddit users often warn:
“Special trains… get delayed by 10 to 24 hours.”
“Special trains are last stage to book… every single time reach late by 4+ hours
✅ What You Can Do
- Currently, no active special train service between Sambalpur and Alappuzha is running.
- Your reliable option is the daily Dhanbad−Alappuzha Express (13351/52) which regularly stops at Sambalpur and runs to Alappuzha in ~40 h.
- If you want to check seat availability, coach composition, or fares for that service on specific dates, I can help look them up.
Would you like assistance checking the 13351 Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express for an upcoming date—or exploring alternate routing options?