Special train between Valsad – Puri
Special train between Valsad – Puri
Special train between Valsad – Puri (Train No. 09209 / 09210) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 09209 / 09210 Valsad – Puri Superfast Special Express (Weekly)
Train No 09209 Valsad- Puri special will depart Valsad at 20.15 hrs every Thursday w.e.f 15th Oct, 2020, to reach Puri at 09.45 hrs on Saturday.
Similarly, Train No 09210 Puri – Valsad special will leave Puri at 06.30 hrs every Sunday w.e.f 18th Oct, 2020, to reach Valsad at 19.50 hrs the next day.
Enroute this train will halt atSurat, Vadodara, Dahod, Ratlam,Ujjain, Maksi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni South, Shahdol, Anuppur, Pendra Rd, Bilaspur, Champa, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur City, Angul, Talcher Rd, Dhenkanal, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Rd. stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the latest verified information on the special AC or AC‑tagged service between Valsad (BL) and Puri (PURI):
Contents
🚄 Special Superfast: Train No. 09209 / 09210 – Valsad ↔ Puri Special
- 09209 (Valsad → Puri)
- Departs Valsad (BL): 20:10 every Thursday
- Arrives Puri (PURI): ~09:30 on Saturday, over ~37 h 20 m (covers ~2,065 km)
- Stops: ~23 halts including Surat, Vadodara, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Bilaspur, Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar
- Classes: AC 2‑tier (2A), AC 3‑tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S) turn0search0turn0search3turn0search5
- 09210 (Puri → Valsad)
- Departs Puri at ~06:30 (Sunday) and reaches Valsad at ~19:50 next day, similar journey duration and stops turn0search3turn0search0
This service ran as a festival/fall season special starting October 2020—often extended based on demand—but is not listed as a permanently scheduled train.
🚄 Regular Scheduled Train: 22909 / 22910 – Valsad–Puri Superfast Express
Operates weekly on Thursdays (22909) and Sundays (22910):
- 22909 (Valsad → Puri)
- Departs at 20:10 Thursday, arrives 09:30 Saturday (~37 h 15 m)
- 22910 (Puri → Valsad)
- Departs 00:30 Sunday, arrives 12:10 Monday (~35 h 50 m) turn0search13turn0search6turn0search2
Overview:
- Distance: ~2,065 km
- Stops: ~24–26
- Classes: AC 2A, AC 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S
- Coach: Modern LHB rake, e-catering onboard; no pantry car
- Approx. Fares (BL → PURI):
- 2A: ₹2,880
- 3A: ₹1,950
- SL: ₹730 (as per July 2025 data) turn0search13turn0search6
📋 Comparison Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09209/10 | Valsad ↔ Puri (Special) | Thu (BL→PUR)/Sun return | 20:10 → ~09:30 (day 3) | ~06:30 → ~19:50 (day 2) | ~37 h 20 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 22909/10 | Valsad ↔ Puri (Superfast Express) | Thu / Sun | Same timing | Same | ~37 h 15 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
🔍 Travel Notes & Suggestions
- 09209/10 is the special-fare version, introduced seasonally—coach composition and schedule may vary and the service can get canceled if not operational in current period turn0search3turn0search4.
- 22909/10 is the regular weekly superfast option with modern LHB coaches and more consistent timetable; it’s preferable for planning travel.
- Suvidha or short-term specials on this route are rare; in most cases IRCTC issues slot extensions of 22909 under the special number for demand peaks turn0search3turn0search0.
- Traveler warnings around special trains: they often run with outdated coaches, lack priority, and may be delayed significantly, so reliability is better with the regular counterpart turn0reddit22turn0reddit23.
✅ Recommendations
- For consistent, scheduled AC travel, use Train 22909/22910 (runs weekly).
- If the special 09209/09210 is re-timetabled in your travel window, it may have similar schedule and coach mix—but verify before booking.
- Always check seat availability, fare, and running status via IRCTC or railway portals close to travel date to avoid surprises.
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