Special train Ranchi to Patna | Special train Patna to Ranchi
Special train between Ranchi-Patna (Train No. 02364 / Train No. 02363) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02364 / Train No. 02363 Ranchi-Patna-Ranchi Special
Train No. 02364 Ranchi-Patna Special will run from Ranchi everyday from 10/11/2025 to 30/11/2025.
In the return direction, Train No. 02363 Patna-Ranchi Special will leave Patna everyday from 10/11/2025 to 30/11/2025.
This special train will have three AC Chair Car and sixteen General Chair Car coaches and will run as per the existing timings of 12366 / 12365 Ranchi-Patna-Ranchi Express.
Here’s what I found for the Special Train services operating between Ranchi Junction (RNC) and Patna Junction (PNBE):
Contents
🚆 Ranchi → Patna (Special Trains)
08255 – Ranchi to Patna One‑Trip SF Festival Special
- Departure: ~11:45 PM (Ranchi)
- Arrival: ~08:00 AM next day (Patna)
- Duration: ~8 h 15 min
- Distance: ~251 km
- Halts: ~6 (including Gomoh, Koderma, Gaya, Jehanabad)
- Classes: 2S, SL, 3A, 2A
- Frequency: Daily (runs all days M‑S)
08624 – Ranchi to Patna Special
- Distance: ~408 km
- Average Speed: ~52 km/h
- Journey Time: between ~8 h – 10 h depending on stop patterns
- Exact departure and arrival times not standardized, requires real‑time confirmation.
🚆 Patna → Ranchi (Return Specials)
08256 – Patna to Ranchi One‑Trip SF Festival Special
- Departure: ~09:00 AM (Patna)
- Arrival: ~05:25 PM same day (Ranchi)
- Duration: ~8 h 24 min
- Distance: ~251 km
- Halts: ~7 (includes Jehanabad, Gaya, Koderma, Gomoh)
- Classes: 2S, SL, 3A, 2A
- Frequency: Daily
📋 Comparison Table
| Direction | Train No. | Depart Time | Arrive Time | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi → Patna | 08255 | ~11:45 PM | ~08:00 AM (+1) | ~8 h 15 min | ~251 km | SL, 2S, 3A, 2A | Daily |
| Patna → Ranchi | 08256 | ~09:00 AM | ~05:25 PM | ~8 h 24 min | ~251 km | SL, 2S, 3A, 2A | Daily |
⚠️ Notes on Special Fare Trains
- Delays are common. These are low‑priority, temporary services that often face overtaking by regular trains and freight. Delays of 5–10 hours or more are frequently reported
- Limited amenities: Coaches may be older; no pantry service on board.
- No compensation offered unless delay exceeds thresholds and a TDR is filed (often no compensation for <3 hours delay)
- Booking caution: Since rakes are COV‑reserved, availability may fluctuate and composition may change shortly before departure.
✅ Summary
- Ranchi → Patna Special: Train 08255, departs ~23:45 hrs, arrives ~08:00 AM.
- Patna → Ranchi Special: Train 08256, departs ~09:00 AM, arrives ~17:25 hrs.
- Both services cover ~251 km in approximately 8¼ hours, run daily, and offer multiple classes including AC.
- Expect unpredictable timetables and frequent delays — caution advised if you have connecting travel plans.
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