Special train Patliputra to Raxaul | Special train Raxaul to Patliputra
Special train between Patliputra-Raxaul (Train No 05201/ 05202) time table, route, frequency and fare
East Central Railway to Special train between Patliputra-Raxaul
Train No. 05201 Patliputra-Raxaul Special train
Train No. 05201 Patliputra-Raxaul Special train will leave from (Daily) Patliputra at 16.40 hrs & will reach Raxaul at 23.55 hrs and train running time between the station 7h and 15 minutes.
Train No. 05202 Raxaul-Patliputra Special train
Similarly, Train No. 05202 Raxaul-Patliputra Special train will leave from (Daily) Raxaul at 05.00 hrs & will reach Patliputra at 11.18 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 18 minutes.
Patliputra-Raxaul Distance between the station is 204 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
T. No. 05201 from Patliputra-Raxaul Special train-on 20-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
T. No: 05202 from Raxaul-Patliputra Special train-on 20-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Special Train service connecting Patliputra Junction (PPTA) and Raxaul Junction (RXL), along with the available regular trains on this route:
Contents
🚂 Special Service: 05201 / 05202 – Patliputra ↔ Raxaul Special
05201 – Patliputra → Raxaul Jn Special
- Departs Patliputra around 16:40, arrives at Raxaul Junction by ~23:55 (~205 km covered in ~7h 15m over 17 halts).
Lower-operating-priority and may not run on all days. Runs six days a week (Mon–Sat).
05202 – Raxaul → Patliputra Special
- Departs Raxaul at ~05:00, arriving at Patliputra around 11:18 the same day.
Similar route and coach classes (likely general/unreserved), six-day weekly service.
🚄 Regular Train: 15201 / 15202 – Patliputra–Raxaul Intercity Express
- 15201 (PPTA → RXL) and 15202 (RXL → PPTA) run six days per week, excluding one weekly rest day.
- Travels ~205 km, journey time ~7h 5m (PPTA → RXL) or ~5h 40m in reverse.
- Entirely General Unreserved (13–15 coaches) with seating and luggage vans; no reservations or pantry services.
📋 At-a-Glance Comparison
| Train Service | Train No. | Route | Timing Approx. | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Service | 05201 / 05202 | Patliputra ↔ Raxaul | 16:40 → 23:55 / 05:00 → 11:18 | ~7h 15m | Mon–Sat | General only |
| Intercity Express (Regular) | 15201 / 15202 | Patliputra ↔ Raxaul | ~07:40 → ~15:00 / ~11:00 → ~16:40 | ~7h | Mon–Sat | General unreserved |
✅ Travel Advice
- 05201/05202 Special may offer additional capacity during busy seasons; only book if available and confirmed on your travel date.
- 15201/15202 Intercity Express is the most reliable option—daily service, fixed schedule, and consistent general travel availability.
- Both operate with unreserved general seating only—no AC or sleeper berths.
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- The 05201/02 special offers no reserved seating but helps ease travel on high-demand days.
- The 08372 Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express now operates via Narkatiaganj, making intermediate stops including Raxaul—great for faster travel beyond PPTA to Gorakhpur.
- Other notable services on this corridor include Mithila Express (Howrah–Raxaul) and Sadbhavna Express via Anand Vihar—though these connect different origin-destination pairs.
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