Special train Ernakulam to Patna | Special train Patna to Ernakulam
Special train between Ernakulam-Patna (Train No.02643 / 02644) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.02643 / Train No.02644 Ernakulam-Patna-Ernakulam Bi-Weekly SpecialTrains
With the composition of one AC 2-Tier Coach, Three AC 3-Tier Coaches, Twelve Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02643 Ernakulam-Patna Bi-Weekly special train will leave Ernakulam on Mondays and Tuesdays at 17.15 hrs and reach Patna at 20.00 hrs on Wednesdays and Thursday. The first service from Ernakulam will be on 23rd November, 2025 until further advice.
In return direction, Train No. 02644 Patna-Ernakulam Bi-Weekly special train will leave Patna on Tuesdays and Fridays at 14.00 hrs and reach Ernakulam at 16.00 hrs on Saturdays and Sundays. The first service from Patna will be on 26th November, 2020 until further advice.
Train No. 02643 Ernakulam-Patna Bi-Weekly special train will also stop at ongole, Balugan, Jaleswar and Rajendra Nagar.
Stoppages: Aluva, Thrisur, Palghat, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Vijayawada, Rajamundry, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagram, Srikakaulam Road, Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Hijilli, Midnapur, Bishnupur, Bankura, Adra, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Mokameh, Bakhtiyarpur and Patna Saheb
Reservations for the above trains from Southern Railway end will open at 08.00 hrs on Thursday 19.11.2025.
Here’s the verified information for the special train service between Ernakulam (ERS) and Patna Junction (PNBE) and its regular counterpart:
Contents
🚂 Ernakulam → Patna Special (Seasonal): 06085 / 06086
06085 – Ernakulam → Patna Special
- Operates weekly on Fridays, from July 25 to August 15, 2025.
- Departs Ernakulam Jn at ~23:00, arrives Patna around 03:30 on the fourth day (~52.5 hours, covering ~2868 km via ~56 halts)
- Coach composition: 1× 2A, 2× 3A, 16× Sleeper, 2× General, 2× Second Class (Divyangjan)—total of 23 coaches
06086 – Patna → Ernakulam Special
- Departs Patna around 23:45 on Mondays, arrives Ernakulam ~10:30 on the fourth day (~58h 45m)
- Same coach composition as 06085 and lower operational priority.
These are seasonal fare-special trains running only during summer 2025, mainly to handle excess demand between Kerala and Bihar.
🚄 Regular Train: 22643 / 22644 – Ernakulam–Patna Superfast Express (via Asansol)
- 22643 (ERS → PNBE):
- Departs Friday & Saturday, leaving ~17:20 and arriving Patna ~09:50 two days later (~50h 40m); covering ~2788 km over 43 stops.
- Coaches: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, with pantry car available
- 22644 (Patna → Ernakulam): Similar return schedule with standard configuration; bi-weekly service.
📊 Overview Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure → Arrival | Duration | Classes & Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06085 | Ernakulam → Patna | Fridays (25 Jul–15 Aug) | 23:00 → ~03:30 (Day 4) | ~52h 30m | 2A, 3A, SL, GS, limited amenities |
| 06086 | Patna → Ernakulam | Mondays (29 Jul–18 Aug) | 23:45 → ~10:30 (Day 4) | ~58h 45m | Same composition as above |
| 22643/22644 | Ernakulam ↔ Patna | Bi-weekly | ~17:20 → ~09:50 (Day 3) | ~50h 40m | Full Classes, Pantry Car |
✅ Travel Guidance
- Use regular train 22643/22644 for reliable bi-weekly travel with full classes and catering.
- Special train 06085/06086 might be useful when available during specified dates—but runs with lower operational priority and limited frequency.
- Always confirm availability and running status via NTES or IRCTC before booking—these specials operate only in a defined window.
ℹ️ Note on Related Services
- During summer 2025, ECR extended several special clone services (e.g., Ahmedabad–Patna, Ahmedabad–Darbhanga, Udhna–Samastipur) to manage seasonal demand
- Also, Amrit Bharat Express began service between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi from July 31, 2025—but does not affect Ernakulam–Patna route .
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