Special train Saharsa to Patliputra | Special train Patliputra to Saharsa
Special train Saharsa to Patliputra | Special train Patliputra to Saharsa
Special train between Saharsa-Patliputra (Train No 03205/ 03206) time table, route, frequency and fare
East Central Railway to Special train between Saharsa-Patliputra
Train No. 03205 Saharsa-Patliputra Special train
Train No. 03205 Saharsa-Patliputra Special train will leave from (Daily) Saharsa at 23.00 hrs & will reach Patliputra at 05.55 hrs and train running time between the station 6 h and 55 minutes.
Train No. 03206 Patliputra-Saharsa Special train
Similarly, Train No. 03206 Patliputra-Saharsa Special train will leave from (Daily) Patliputra at 09.10 hrs & will reach Saharsa at 15.30 hrs and train running time between the station 6 h and 20 minutes.
Saharsa-Patliputra Distance between the station is 215 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
T. No. 03205 from Saharsa-Patliputra Special train on 20-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
T. No: 03206 from Patliputra-Saharsa Special train on 20-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information on special and regular train services between Saharsa Junction (SHC) and Patliputra Junction (PPTA):
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🚂 Special Train: 03387 / 03388 – Saharsa – Patliputra Special
- 03387 (SHC → PPTA)
‣ Departs Saharsa Junction at ~13:35, arrives Patliputra at ~19:15 same day.
‣ Covers ~215 km in 5h 40m via 9 halts including Barauni Jn and Hajipur Jn.
‣ Reserved-fare special with multiple classes—AC 1A/2A/3A, SL, 2S, and general coaches.
‣ Operated starting October 2024, last noted running until at least August 2025. - 03388 (PPTA → SHC)
‣ Return special operating daily; schedule mirrors the outgoing leg.
Note: These services are special-category (“0xxx”) and have lower network priority, with possible delays or cancellations outside official schedules.
🚄 Regular Train: 13205 / 13206 – Saharsa – Patliputra Janhit Express
- 13205 (SHC → PPTA)
‣ Departs 23:00, arrives 05:55 next day.
‣ Covers 218 km with 9 halts; journey duration ~6h 55m.
‣ Classes include 2A, 3A, 3E, SL—reserved seating is available. - **13206 (PPTA → SHC)**
‣ Departs 09:10, arrives 15:30 same day (~6h 20m).
‣ Serves identical stations and coach compositions.
These run daily and are regular fare trains with consistent schedules and higher priority over specials.
📋 Table: Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Route | Timing (Approx) | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03387 | Saharsa → Patliputra | 13:35 → 19:15 | ~5h 40m | Seasonal matches | Mixed AC/Sleeper/2S |
| 03388 | Patliputra → Saharsa | Evening return | Similar | Seasonal | Same as above |
| 13205 | Saharsa → Patliputra | 23:00 → 05:55 (next day) | ~6h 55m | Daily | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| 13206 | Patliputra → Saharsa | 09:10 → 15:30 | ~6h 20m | Daily | Same as above |
✅ Recommendations
- Prefer 13205/13206 (Janhit Express) if you want regular, reliable service with AC or sleeper amenities.
- Choose 03387/03388 specials only if you have confirmed tickets and the service is active on your travel date—they are spur-of-the-moment provisions and may not run always.
- Always reconfirm running status via NTES or IRCTC before departure, especially for special-category trains.
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