Special train between Sealdah-Silchar
Special train between Sealdah-Silchar
Special train between Sealdah-Silchar (Train No. 03175 / 03176) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 03175 Sealdah-Silchar Festival Special will leave Sealdah at 6.35 hrs. on every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday between 24.10.2025 & 30.11.2025 (17 trips) to reach Silchar at 16.15 hrs. on the next day
Train No. 03176 Silchar-Sealdah Festival Special will leave Silchar at 10.45 hrs. on every Monday, Wednesday & Friday between 26.10.2025 & 2.12.2025 (17 trips) to reach Sealdah at 19.25 hrs. on the next day.
Here’s the most reliable and up-to-date information on special (0xxxx-series) trains between Sealdah/Kolkata and Silchar (via Dankuni), along with dependable regular trains you can book:
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🚨 Active Special / Seasonal Trains
05639 – Silchar → Kolkata Summer Special (via Dankuni)
- Operated weekly on Thursdays between April 10 and June 26, 2025—total of 12 trips.
- Departs Silchar at 05:00 AM, reaches Dankuni/Kolkata the next day after ~1,383 km and ~34 h 35 m journey.
- As a special-fare seasonal train, it carries lower operational priority, making delays or cancellations likely.
Likely no other festival special on this route is active as of mid‑2025.
✅ Regular Scheduled Services (Recommended)
13175 / 13176 – Sealdah ↔ Silchar Kanchanjungha Express
- Runs tri‑weekly (Mon/Wed/Sat) between Sealdah and Silchar, covering ~1,359 km in ~31 h 40 m with 34 stops.
- Classes include 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and General, with onboard catering.
12507 – Aronai Superfast Express (via Dankuni)
- Departs Dankuni at ~11:31 AM, reaches Silchar in ~28 h 44 m, with AC, Sleeper, and 2S coaches.
12515 – Coimbatore–Silchar SF Express
- Departs Dankuni at ~09:37 AM, arrives Silchar after ~30 h 20 m; AC and sleeper classes; also runs via Dankuni.
Other regular trains include 12513 SC–Silchar SF Express (~28 h 53 m)
📊 Comparison Summary
| Train No. | Name | Frequency | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05639 | Silchar–Sealdah Special (via Dankuni) | Weekly (Thu, Apr–Jun 2025) | ~34h 35m | Seasonal special, low priority |
| 13175/76 | Kanchanjungha Express | Tri‑weekly | ~31h 40m | Reliable Eastern/NFIR train |
| 12507 | Aronai Express (via Dankuni) | Weekly | ~28h 44m | Fastest via Dankuni |
| 12515 | Coimbatore–Silchar SF Express | Weekly | ~30h 18m | Via Dankuni with 2A & 3A coaches |
🧭 Travel Recommendations
- Avoid the special train (05639) unless the regular services are fully booked—it has limited runs and is prone to delays.
- Use Aronai Express (12507) for the shortest travel time via Dankuni.
- Kanchanjungha Express (13175/76) offers a stable, dependable weekly option with full booking features.
- Coimbatore–Silchar Express (12515) provides another viable weekly route if Aronai seats aren’t available.
Would you like me to check seat availability or fares for 12507, 13175, or 05639 for your travel dates? I can also monitor if any new festival specials are announced on this corridor closer to your travel time.