Special train between Visakhapatnam – Gandhidham
Special train between Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham
Special train between Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham (Train No. 08501 / 08502) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam (Train No. 08501 / 08502)
Train No. 08501 Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham special train
Train No. 08501 Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham Special train will leave from (Every Thursday) Visakhapatnam at 17.35 hrs & will reach Gandhidham at 09.00 hrs and train running time between the station 39 hour and 25 minutes.
Train No. 08502 Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam special train
Similarly, Train No. 08502 Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Gandhidham at 22.45 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 14.35 hrs and train running time between the station 39 hour and 50 minutes.
Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham Distance between the station is 2111 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 08501 from Visakhapatnam-Gandhidham special train 22-10-2025 to 26-11-2025
Train No: 08502 from Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information about services between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Gandhidham (GIMB). While there is no current AC‑only special train, there is a weekly superfast express that includes AC classes.
Contents
🚄 Visakhapatnam → Gandhidham Special (Formerly 08501 → Now 20803 / 20804)
- Originally launched as Festival Special (Train No. 08501/08502) running Thursdays only 🚂turn0search7turn0search5.
- Since early 2014, it was regularized as 20803 / 20804 Visakhapatnam–Gandhidham Superfast Express:
- 20803: Departs VSKP every Thursday at 17:30, arrives GIMB around 06:15 on Day 3 (~36 h 45 m over 2,110 km) turn0search13turn0search9turn0search0turn0search4
- 20804: Reverse run each Sunday, similar duration and stops turn0search13turn0search0turn0search9
- Classes offered include AC 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper (SL) and General; fully air‑conditioned LHB rake with pantry service available turn0search13turn0search2turn0search0
📋 Quick Overview
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure (VSKP) | Arrival (GIMB) | Duration | AC Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20803 | Visakhapatnam → Gandhidham | Weekly (Thu) | 17:30 | 06:15 (+2 days) | ~36 h 45 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E |
| 20804 | Gandhidham → Visakhapatnam | Weekly (Sun) | 23:05 | ~10:20 (+2) | ~36 h 50 m | Same class mix |
⏱️ Route & Halts
- Covers ~29 halts across 2,110 km, including key junctions: Vijayawada, Balharshah, Bhusaval, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Samakhiali before Gandhidham (see full schedule in citation) turn0search9turn0search2.
⚠️ Special Train Note
- The original 08501/08502 festival special is no longer active; only relevant historically.
- Reddit users caution about special trains’ low priority and frequent delays, but 20803/04 is now a regular service with better on-time performance. turn0reddit20turn0reddit23
💰 Fare Estimate (One-way: VSKP → GIMB)
(Based on July 2025 data for 20803)
- 1A: ~₹3,500+
- 2A: ~₹2,700
- 3A: ~₹1,860
- SL: ~₹705 turn0search2
✅ Recommendation
- No active AC-only special is running on this route today.
- The best option is the 20803/04 weekly Superfast Express, offering AC classes, pantry service, and scheduled travel.
- If you find reference to a special train number (e.g. 08501), it refers only to past festival operations.
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