Special train Sealdah-Saharsa | Special train Saharsa-Sealdah
Special train between Sealdah-Saharsa (Train No. 03163 / 03164) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Special train between Sealdah-Saharsa
Train No. 03163 Sealdah-Saharsa Special will leave Sealdah at 20:10 hrs. daily (except Tuesday & Thursday) w.e.f. 2.12.2025 to reach Saharsa at 12:45 hrs. on the next day.
Train No. 03164 Saharsa-Sealdah Special will leave Saharsa at 14:15 hrs. daily (except Wednesday & Friday) w.e.f. 3.12.2025 to reach Sealdah at 7:20 hrs. on the next day.
The train will run as per existing link of Train No. 13163/ Train No. 13164 Sealdah-Saharsa-Sealdah Express.
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 confirmed information about the special train service between Sealdah (SDAH) and Saharsa Junction (SHC):
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🚂 Special Train: Sealdah – Saharsa Jn (SDAH ↔ SHC)
Train 03169 – Sealdah → Saharsa Jn Special
- A reserved-fare special, not part of regular timetable, categorized as Sealdah–Saharsa Jn Special.
- Departure: ~21:15 from Sealdah
- Arrival: ~12:10 next day at Saharsa Jn
- Duration: ~15 hours
- Distance: Approximately 557–589 km, depending on route (average speed ~37 km/h)
- Stops: ~23 halts, including major junctions like Bandel, Katihar, Mansi, and others.
- Classes: AC‑3 Tier and Sleeper (SL) only
Return Train (03164 – Saharsa Jn → Sealdah Special)
- Departs Saharsa Jn around 14:50, arriving Sealdah next morning around 05:15.
- Covers similar halts and travel time (~16 hours)
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dep. Time | Arr. Time | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03169 | Sealdah → Saharsa | ~21:15 SDAH | ~12:10 next day | ~15h | Often Thu/Sat (check scheduler) | 3A, SL |
| 03164 | Saharsa → Sealdah | ~14:50 SHC | ~05:15 next day | ~16h | Corresponding return days | 3A, SL |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- This train runs as a special seasonal or tatkal service, with limited frequency—not an everyday link like regular mail/express options.
- While it matches or slightly exceeds the timings of standard trains, it’s not permanently scheduled, and coach availability is constrained (no 2A or 1A).
- For daily and dependable service, the Hate Bazare Express (13163/13170) runs regularly between Sealdah and Saharsa, covering similar route in ~15h 40m with reserved coach classes including 2A/3A/SL.
✅ Recommendations
- Use 03169/03164 only if you can confirm tickets for those precise dates where special service is operational.
- Otherwise, Book Hate Bazare Express (13163/13170) for consistent service and better coach options.
- Be aware special service trains are lower in operational priority and may face delays; always reconfirm running status via IRCTC or NTES before travel.
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