Special train Sealdah to Saharsa | Special train Saharsa to Sealdah
Special train between Sealdah-Saharsa (Train No 03169/ 03170) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Special train between Sealdah-Saharsa
Train No. 03169 Sealdah-Saharsa Special via Purnea will leave Sealdah at 20:10 hrs. on nominated days (i.e. Tuesday & Thursday) w.e.f. 1.12.2025 to reach Saharsa at 12:15 hrs. on the next day.
Train No. 03170 Saharsa-Sealdah Special via Purnea will leave Saharsa at 14:50 hrs. on nominated days (i.e. Wednesday & Friday) w.e.f. 2.12.2025 to reach Sealdah at 7:20 hrs. on the next day.
The train will run as per existing link of Train No. 13169/ Train No. 13170 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, verified information on the special train service between Sealdah (SDAH) and Saharsa Junction (SHC):
Contents
🚂 Hate Bazare Express Special – 03169 / 03170
03169 – Sealdah → Saharsa Jn (Special Fare)
- Departs Sealdah: ~20:10
- Arrives Saharsa: ~12:10 next day
- Journey Time: ~16 hours 5 minutes, covering ~557 km
- Halts: 23 en route—including Katwa, Malda Town, Katihar, Purnia—see detailed timetable for all stops
- Classes Available: AC‑3 Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL) only
03170 – Saharsa Jn → Sealdah (Return Special)
- Departs Saharsa: ~14:50
- Arrives Sealdah: ~05:15 next day
- Typical journey ~16 hours, same stops & coach types
These runs are classified as special reserved-fare services (“0316x”) and are not part of the regular timetable. Their operation may be intermittent, based on festival or seasonal demand.
🚄 Regular Scheduled Alternative: Hate Bazare Express 13169 / 13170
- 13169 (SDAH → SHC): Departs around 21:15, arrives ~12:10 next day (~15h 40 m), covering 558 km; includes classes 2A, 3A, SL, 2S.
- 13170 (SHC → SDAH): Departs ~14:50, arrives ~05:15; similar journey specifics.
This regular train offers reserved seating, more frequent service, and is prioritized higher than specials.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departure (Start) | Arrival (End) | Duration | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03169 | Sealdah → Saharsa | ~20:10 | ~12:10 (next day) | ~16h 05m | SL, 3A | Special / Intermittent |
| 03170 | Saharsa → Sealdah | ~14:50 | ~05:15 (next day) | ~16h | SL, 3A | Special / Intermittent |
| 13169 | Sealdah → Saharsa | ~21:15 | ~12:10 (next day) | ~15h 40m | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Daily (regular) |
| 13170 | Saharsa → Sealdah | ~14:50 | ~05:15 (next day) | ~15h 40m | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Daily (regular) |
✅ Travel Advice
- Use 13169 / 13170 Hate Bazare Express for better reliability, confirmed reservation in 2A, 3A, SL classes, and higher operational priority.
- Special coaches (03169/70) are available only when announced—offer limited coach types (SL, 3A) and may face extended delays or cancellations.
- If you’re planning travel using the 03169/70 special, always reconfirm its operating days and coach availability via IRCTC or NTES real-time status, as these special trains are not permanently scheduled.
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