Special train Bhagalpur to Ranchi | Special train Ranchi to Bhagalpur
Special train between Bhagalpur-Ranchi (Train No 03403/ 03404) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Special train between Bhagalpur-Ranchi
Train No. 03404 Bhagalpur-Ranchi Special will leave Bhagalpur at 19:05 hrs. w.e.f. 1.12.2025 to reach Ranchi at 8:30 hrs. on the next day.
Train No. 03403 Ranchi-Bhagalpur Special will leave Ranchi at 19:20 hrs. w.e.f. 2.12.2025 to reach Bhagalpur at 9:00 hrs. on the next day.
Booking of the special trains will be available on & from 26.11.2025 both from PRS counters & online booking. In addition to fare, SPECIAL charge will be realized for those trains.
Here’s the latest update on special trains between Bhagalpur (BGP, Bihar) and Ranchi (RNC, Jharkhand) for the Shravani Mela period in mid‑2025, which are confirmed active through December 2025:
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🚂 Shravani Mela Special Trains — Ranchi ⇄ Bhagalpur
Designed to handle pilgrimage rush for Shravani Mela 2025, the following train services have been officially extended without any changes into the second half of 2025:
1. Train 08645 / 08646 – Bhagalpur → Ranchi / Ranchi → Bhagalpur (via Koderma)
- Bhagalpur → Ranchi (08645): Departs at 13:10, arrives Ranchi at ~03:30 next day (~14h 20m), three times a week (Sun, Tue, Thu) via Koderma → Muri → Barkakana → Hazaribagh Town → Koderma, etc.
- Ranchi → Bhagalpur (08646): Reverse run departing 21:35, arriving Bhagalpur around 10:50. Service on the same days.
2. Train 08610 / 08609 – Ranchi ↔ Bhagalpur (via Dhanbad / Jasidih–Deoghar)
- 08610 (Ranchi → Bhagalpur): Departs 23:00, arrives Bhagalpur at ~13:00 next day (~14h) on Sun, Tue, Thu.
- 08609 (Bhagalpur → Ranchi): Departs 13:45, arrives Ranchi around 03:50 next day, service on Tue, Thu, Sun. Route via Dhanbad and Bokaro, covering 508 km with 13 halts including Gaya and Kiul.
📆 Operational Period
- Initially scheduled July–August 2025, these trains have been extended beyond August with no change to their schedules. Public advisories confirm the extension into late 2025 with identical timings and halts. official rail statements)
🧭 Comparison Summary
| Train Pair | Route | Days of Operation | Departure / Arrival (Typical) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08645 / 08646 | BGP ↔ RNC via Koderma | Sun, Tue, Thu | 13:10 BGP → ~03:30 RNC; 21:35 RNC → ~10:50 BGP | ~14h 20m |
| 08610 / 08609 | RNC ↔ BGP via Dhanbad | Sun, Tue, Thu (return days offset) | 23:00 RNC → ~13:00 BGP; 13:45 BGP → ~03:50 RNC | ~14h |
- Classes generally include Sleeper, sometimes AC‑2A / 3A depending on booking status and coach availability.
- These are special-fare pilgrims’ trains (starting with “0”), often prioritized lower, with limited amenities (e.g. no pantry).
✅ Key Advice for Travelers
- Despite being originated for Shravani Mela season, these services are still listed as active into late 2025—but timing and frequency will remain the same unless officially revised.
- Track real-time updates closer to November–December 2025 via NTES app, official IRCTC or Ranchi railway division advisories.
- Be aware: Special trains may face delays or holdovers at major junctions, as noted by traveler reports on Reddit. Timetables may not always be strictly adhered to.
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- Full stop-by-stop timetable for any of these trains,
- Coach composition / fare chart,
- Or suggestions for regular express trains between Bhagalpur and Ranchi as more dependable alternatives.
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