Special Trains between Okha-Rameswaram
Special Trains between Okha-Rameswaram
Holi Special Train between Okha-Rameswaram (Train No. 06734 / 06733) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Okha-Rameswaram-Okha (Train No. 06734 / 06733)
Train No. 06734 / 06733 Okha-Rameswaram (Weekly) Special (16 trips)
Train No. 06734 Okha – Rameswaram Special will depart from Okha at 08.40 hrs every Tuesday and will reach Rameswaram at 19.15 hrs, the third day. This train will run from 9th February to 30th March, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 06733 Rameswaram – Okha Special will depart from Rameswaram at 22.10 hrs every Friday and will reach Okha at 10.20 hrs on the fourth day. This train will run from 5th February to 26th March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Dwarka, Khambaliya, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Wankaner, Surendranagar, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Manmad, Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Purna, Nanded, Mudkhed, Nizamabad, Kamareddi, Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Dronachalam, Yerraguntla, Cuddapah, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, Jalarpettai, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Dindugal, Madurai, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram and Mandapam stations in both directions.
The train comprises of 1st AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the most up‑to‑date verified information on special trains running between Okha (OKHA) and Rameswaram (RMM) as of mid‑2025:
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🚂 Special Festival Train: Okha–Rameswaram Festival Special (06734/06733)
- Train No. 06734 – Okha → Rameswaram
Departs every Tuesday at around 08:40 AM from Okha; covers ~3,153 km in approx 58 h 35 min, arriving on the third day at ~19:15 PM - Train No. 06733 – Rameswaram → Okha
Operates Friday nights, departs ~22:10 from Rameswaram, and arrives at Okha (~10:20) on the fourth day - Route & Stops: Runs via major stations like Dwarka, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Madurai, Manamadurai, and Mandapam—about 45 halts total
- Coach Composition: Full reserved AC and sleeper rake—classes include 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and 2S (Second Sitting)
- Operation Period: Launched during Holi season 2025 and 2025, typically runs over festival windows (Feb–Mar). Its future operation depends on seasonal scheduling—check IRCTC/NTES for active weeks
📅 Regular Service: Rameswaram–Okha Weekly Express (16733 / 16734)
- Train No. 16734 – Okha → Rameswaram
Runs weekly on Tuesdays, departing at ~08:40 AM from Okha and reaching Rameswaram around 19:10 PM on the third day; journey time ~58 h 30 min, covering ~3,154 km - Train No. 16733 – Rameswaram → Okha
Departs Friday evening, travels ~58–59 hours back to Okha (~10:20 AM on Monday) - Halts & Amenities: 43–48 scheduled stops; consistent LHB rake with 2A, 3A, SL, and GN, plus a pantry car and e‑catering service
📋 Comparison Table
| Train No. | Service Type | Direction | Day of Departure / Time | Duration | Distance | Class Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06734/06733 | Festival Special | Okha → RMM / RMM → Okha | Tue (08:40), Fri (~22:10) | ~58 h 35 min | ~3,153 km | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 16734/16733 | Regular Weekly | Same as above | Tue (08:40), Fri (~22:30) | ~58–59 h | ~3,154 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GN; Pantry available |
⚠️ Traveler Tips & Reliability Insights
- Festival specials (06734/33) are time-limited and only run during selected festival months, no fixed yearly schedule—confirm via IRCTC before booking.
- As a special train, 06734/67 trains often face lower operational priority, frequently delayed by several hours due to overtakes by express or mail trains
- Regular service (16734/33) has higher priority and is more dependable in punctuality.
- Passengers advise carrying own meals or ordering via e-catering—special trains may lack pantry or have limited on-board food updates
✅ For Your Travel
- Prefer train 16734/33 for consistent weekly travel, better punctuality, and regular service.
- If traveling during festival time and seats are unavailable on the regular service, only then consider the 06734/33 festival special, and anticipate possible schedule delays or rerouting.
- Before booking:
- Verify running date of 06734/33 via IRCTC or NTES.
- Monitor live running status on the day of travel.
- Plan for potential multi-hour delays, especially with festival specials.
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