Special train Malda to Kiul | Special train Kiul to Malda Town
Special train between Malda-Kiul (Train No 03409/ 03410) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Special train between Malda-Kiul
Train No. 03409 Malda-Kiul Special will leave Malda Town at 5:40 hrs. w.e.f. 1.12.2025 to reach Kiul at 12:50 hrs. on the same day.
Train No. 03410 Kiul-Malda Town Special will leave Kiul at 14:00 hrs. w.e.f. 1.12.2025 to reach Malda Town at 20:55 hrs. on the same 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 on special trains between Malda Town (MLDT) and Kiul Junction (KIUL)—specifically the PRRB Kumbh Special pair, which have been running as periodic special services rather than regular trains.
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🚆 Special Train Pair: MLDT ↔ KIUL
▶️ Train 03409 – Malda Town → Kiul Junction
- Operates twice a week (typically Thursday & Saturday) under the name PRRB Kumbh Special.
- Departure: Around 20:45 from Malda Town
- Arrival: Around 17:15 on the second day (~20½ hours travel time)
- Covers ~277 km with 22 major stops, including a 10-minute halt at Bhagalpur (BGP) for safety/refreshment
◀️ Train 03410 – Kiul Junction → Malda Town
- Byequiv rating as Kiul–Malda Town Special, runs daily or nearly so.
- Departure: 14:00 from Kiul
- Arrival: 20:55 at Malda Town same day (~6h 55m)
- Travels with 21–22 halts via intermediate stations.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departs | Arrives | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03409 | Malda Town → Kiul | Thu & Sat | ~20:45 | ~17:15 next day | ~20h 30m |
| 03410 | Kiul → Malda Town | Daily | ~14:00 | ~20:55 same day | ~6h 55m |
⚠️ Important Notes
- These trains are special-categorized (starting with “0”), usually reserved-fare specials with lower operational priority.
- They may be subject to delays or full-day cancellations; punctual origin and arrival are not guaranteed like regular trains.
- Coach availability is often General and 2S only, with no reserved AC or sleeper accommodations.
🔄 Regular Dedicated Service Options
For reliable daily travel, consider these regular express services between Malda Town and Kiul:
- Intercity Express (13409 / 13410)
- 13409 (MLDT → KIUL): departs ~05:50, arrives ~12:45 (~6h 55m)
- 13410 (KIUL → MLDT): returns same day, ~4h 24m journey.
These run daily, carry reserved and unreserved classes, and are handled as scheduled express trains.
🧭 What You Should Do
- Prefer regular trains like 13409/10 for dependable, timely travel—they offer booking facility and stable schedules.
- Only consider Train 03409/10 if you find confirmed tickets and your travel date matches the Thu/Sat schedule.
- For richer planning you can request:
- The exact halt list and timing between stations,
- Coach composition or fare structure,
- Or PNR/booking guidance if you’re looking into Train 03409 or 13409.
Let me know which you’d like more detail on—I’m happy to help!