Special train Patna to Ranchi | Special train Ranchi to Patna
Special train between Patna -Ranchi (Train No. 02363 / 02364) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway has decided to run special train between Patna-Ranchi-Patna (Train No. 02363 / 02364)
Train No. 02363 Patna-Ranchi special train
Train No. 02363 Patna-Ranchi Special train will leave from (Daily) Patna at 06.00 hrs & will reach Ranchi at 13.55 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 55 minutes
Train No. 02364 Ranchi-Patna special train
Similarly, Train No. 02364 Ranchi-Patna Special train will leave from (Daily) Ranchi at 15.25 hrs & will reach Patna at 23.20 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 55 minutes.
Patna -Ranchi Distance between the station is 407 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02363 from Patna -Ranchi special train 10-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 02364 from Ranchi-Patna special train 10-11-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s what I’ve found about special trains between Patna (PNBE) and Ranchi (RNC):
🚆 Patna → Ranchi Special Trains
- Train 08256 – One‑Trip Festival Special (Patna → Ranchi)
- Departure: 09:00 AM from Patna Junction
- Arrival: 05:25 PM the same day at Ranchi (approx 8 h 25 m, covers 251 km, 7 stops)
- Includes AC/ Sleeper/2S/3A classes
- Described as a one-trip festival special, not part of any regular frequency schedule
- Additionally, older trains 02363/02364 ran as a Diwali‑season special in November 2025—daily service for a limited period—but have not been active since then
🚆 Ranchi → Patna Special Trains
- Train 08255 – One‑Trip Festival Special (Ranchi → Patna)
- Departure: 11:45 PM from Ranchi
- Arrival: 08:00 AM next day (approx 8 h 15 m, 6 stops)
- Includes similar coach classes as 08256; also a single-trip festival special service.
📅 Other Special: Patna–Charlapalli (via Ranchi) – Holi Period
- From March 17 to May 28, 2025, Indian Railways operated Patna–Charlapalli special trains (03253/07255/07256) that passed via Ranchi every Monday and Wednesday, to manage passenger overflow during Holi.
- These trains provided indirect connectivity, but were not direct Patna–Ranchi specials, and have since ended.
✅ Summary Comparison
| Direction | Train No. | Type | Runs On | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna → Ranchi | 08256 | One‑Trip Festival Special | Single trip | ~8 h 25 m | One-off run |
| Ranchi → Patna | 08255 | One‑Trip Festival Special | Single trip | ~8 h 15 m | One-off run |
⚠️ Key Notes on Special Trains
- These 08255/08256 services are not recurring—they run only around festival seasons or for special events, often just once.
- Special trains typically offer lower priority on tracks, which may lead to delays of several hours, and can be cancelled without notice.
✅ Regular Alternatives (More Reliable)
Since no frequent special trains operate now, these regular services offer dependable connectivity:
- Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express (12365 / 12366)
- Daily service, ~411 km in ~7 h 45 m, AC Chair Car + Second Seating
- Patna–Ranchi AC Express (18633 / 18634)
- Weekly AC-only superfast service (~10 h 23 m), includes catering
- Patna–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express (22349 / 22350)
- 6 days/week, high-speed (~6 h), premium AC seating, onboard catering & amenities
🧭 Recommendation
- If travelling soon, rely on regular trains—Jan Shatabdi or Vande Bharat—for time‑efficient, reliable travel.
- Special fair festival trains 08255/08256 are not scheduled now; they operated only for specific events.
- Use IRCTC, NTES, or India Rail Info to monitor any new announcements before a festival—though special trains can be unreliable.
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