Special Trains between Dadar Mumbai-Bikaner
Special Trains between Dadar Mumbai-Bikaner
Holi Special Train between Dadar Mumbai-Bikaner (Train No. 02490 / 02489) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Dadar Mumbai-Bikaner-Dadar Mumbai (Train No. 02490 / 02489)
Train No. 02490 / 02489 Dadar-Bikaner Superfast Special (Bi-Weekly) (34 trips)
Train No. 02490 Dadar – Bikaner special will depart Dadar every Wednesday & Sunday at 14.35 hrs & will reach Bikaner at 13.10 hrs the next day. This train will run from 3rd February to 31st March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 02489 Bikaner – Dadar special will leave Bikaner every Tuesday & Saturday at 13.40 hrs, & will arrive Dadar at 12.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 2nd February to 30th March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mahesana Jn, Patan, Bhildi Jn, Raniwara, Marwar Bhinmal, Modran, Jalor, Mokalsar, Samdari Jn, Jodhpur Jn and Nagaur stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the most reliable and up-to-date overview of special train services between Dadar (Western Railway, Mumbai) and Bikaner (Rajasthan):
Contents
🚂 1. Special Festival / Seasonal Trains
Train Nos. 02490 / 02489 – Dadar Western ↔ Bikaner Superfast (Festival Special)
- Runs on Sundays and Wednesdays from Dadar Western (02490), departing at ~15:00 and arriving Bikaner at ~12:30 the next day (~1 day 21h 30m, ~1,227 km)
- Return (02489) departs Bikaner on Tuesdays and Saturdays around 13:40, arriving Dadar Western the next day at ~12:00
- Stops at ~20 stations including Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, and Nagaur. Coach composition: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and 2S seating
- Operated as a COV-reserved special rake, typically run during Holi and other festival seasons. Launched in 2020–2021, with recent mentions up to 2025–25 seasons. Frequency is seasonal, not ongoing annually
🚆 2. Regular Scheduled Service
Train Nos. 12490 / 12489 – Bikaner ↔ Dadar Western Superfast Express
- 12490 runs Dadar to Bikaner on Wednesdays & Sundays, depart at ~14:35, arriving next day ~12:15 (~22 h 5 m, ~1,219 km)
- 12489 returns from Bikaner to Dadar on Tuesdays & Saturdays, operate similarly with ~22 h journey time
- Classes: 2A, 3A, SL, 2S. LHB rake. No pantry car; catering is via e-catering or onboard vendors
- This is the consistently running service with higher priority and regular weekly schedule.
📋 Summary Comparison
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Dep/Arr | Duration | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02490/02489 | Festival Special Turner Western↔Bikaner | Seasonal (Wed & Sun / Tue & Sat) | ~15:00 → ~12:30 | ~21h 30m | ~1,227 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 12490/12489 | Regular Superfast Express | Weekly (Wed & Sun / Tue & Sat) | ~14:35 → ~12:15 | ~22h 5m | ~1,219 km | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
⚠️ Key Travel Tips
- Prefer the regular 12490/12489 for dependable travel schedules and fewer delays.
- Use 02490/02489 only during festival periods, when operational—it provides extra capacity but gets lower priority and may face delays or cancellations.
- Confirm active dates on IRCTC/NTES before booking seasonal specials.
- For all long-distance travel, track live status via IRCTC PNR, NTES, or apps like RailYatri or Trainman to monitor potential delays.
✅ Final Recommendation
If you’re planning your journey irrespective of festival dates:
- Choose 12490/12489 – Bikaner–Dadar Western Superfast Express.
- Use the special 02490/02489 train only when it’s officially scheduled for festival or holiday seasons and you need excess capacity.
Let me know if you’d like station-wise timings, fare estimates for specific date and class, or to compare these with alternate routes (e.g., via Bandra Terminus or other intermediaries).