Special train Darbhanga to Ahmedabad | Special train Ahmedabad to Darbhanga
Special train between Darbhanga-Ahmedabad (Train No 05559/ 05560) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 05560 Ahmedabad -Darbhanga Festival Special will depart from Ahmedabad on Friday, 27th November, 2025 at 19.20 hrs & will reach Darbhanga at 12.15 hrs, on Sunday.
Similarly, Train No. 05559 Darbhanga – Ahmedabad Festival Special will depart from Darbhanga on Wednesday 25th November, 2025 at 16.45 hrs & will reach Ahmedabad at 09.00 hrs, on Friday.
This train will halt at Anand Jn, Vadodara Jn, Bharuch, Surat, Nandurbar, Amalner, Bhusaval Jn., Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Itarsi Jn., Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Junction., Prayagraj Rambag, Gyanpur Road, Manduadih, Varanasi Jn., Ghazipur City, Ballia, Chhapra, Sonpur Jn., Hajipur jn., Muzaffarpur Jn. and Samastipur Jn. stations in both directions.
This train comprises of Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the most recent verified information on the special trains and regular services between Darbhanga Junction (DBG) and Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) (Ahmedabad).
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🚂 Special Superfast Clone/Festival Train: 09465 / 09466
- 09466 – Darbhanga → Ahmedabad (Clone Special)
- Departs Darbhanga Junction around 03:00 AM on Mondays; arrives Ahmedabad (via Vatva due to rerouting) around 16:25 next day (covers ~1,934 km).
- Operates once a week (Mon), stopping at approximately 15 stations. Reset arrival may vary due to engineering diversions.
- Frequently terminates at Vatva instead of Ahmedabad due to ongoing work at Ahmedabad station.
- 09465 – Ahmedabad → Darbhanga (Clone Special)
- Runs every Friday, departs Ahmedabad ~20:25, arriving Darbhanga around 10:30 AM next day.
These trains are designated as lower-priority clone specials and are prone to delays or short-terminations depending on track conditions.
🚄 Regular Train: 15559 / 15560 – Darbhanga–Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express
- Fully reserved? No. It’s a fully unreserved weekly service (Antyodaya Express) that runs once a week, connecting Darbhanga and Ahmedabad.
- Covers about 2,015 km in roughly 39h 55m, stopping at 25 stations with general coaches only (no AC/Sleeper).
- 15559 – Darbhanga → Ahmedabad, 15560 – Ahmedabad → Darbhanga
Operates weekly, serving as a budget-friendly general travel option on this corridor.
📋 At-a-Glance Comparison
| Service Type | Train No. | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Coach Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clone Special | 09466 / 09465 | Mon / Fri | DBG ~03:00 / ADI ~20:25 | ADI ~16:25 / DBG ~10:30 | ~37–38h | Reserved fare special |
| Antyodaya Express | 15559 / 15560 | Weekly | DBG / ADI | ADI / DBG | ~39h 55m | Unreserved General |
✅ Recommendations
- Use 09466 / 09465 clone specials only when you have confirmed reservations for those days (Mon/Fri).
- For budget, daily availability, or general travel needs—15559 / 15560 is the go-to option, albeit in unreserved coaches.
- If you need reserved coach options, unfortunately no regular reserved sleeper or AC service currently connects these stations directly.
ℹ️ Operational Note
- The 09466 Darbhanga–Ahmedabad clone special has been partially terminated at Vatva due to infrastructure works at Ahmedabad Jn. Always verify via NTES or IRCTC before travel.
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