{"id":1075,"date":"2025-07-29T09:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:36:28","slug":"kumbh-mela-special-train-between-bikaner-haridwar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/kumbh-mela-special-train-between-bikaner-haridwar\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumbh Mela Special Train between Bikaner-Haridwar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kumbh Mela Special Train between Bikaner-Haridwar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumbh Mela Gita Ganga Special Train between Bikaner-Haridwar (Train No. 04717 \/ 04718) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Bikaner-Haridwar-Bikaner (Train No. 04717 \/ 04718)<\/p>\n

Train No. 04717 Bikaner-Haridwar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04717 Bikaner-Haridwar Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Wed and Fri) Bikaner at 23.25 hrs & will reach Haridwar at 15.20 hrs and train running time between the stations 15 hour and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 04718 Haridwar-Bikaner special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 04718 Haridwar-Bikaner Special train will leave from (Every Tue, Thu and Sat) Haridwar at 16.45 hrs & will reach Bikaner at 07.50 hrs and train running time between the stations 15 hour and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bikaner-Haridwar Distance between the station is 755 Kilometre<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04717 from Bikaner-Haridwar special train from 13-01-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 04718 from Haridwar-Bikaner special train from 14-01-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I found on Kumbh Mela special train service between Bikaner and Haridwar<\/strong> during the Maha Kumbh 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Regular Route: Bikaner \u2194 Haridwar<\/h2>\n
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  • The Bikaner\u2013Haridwar Express (Train Nos.\u202f14717\/14718)<\/strong>\u2014also known as the Gita Ganga Express<\/em>\u2014runs tri\u2011weekly<\/strong> year-round between Bikaner Junction (BKN)<\/strong> and Haridwar (HW)<\/strong>, covering ~755\u202fkm in approximately 15\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/strong>, with classes ranging from AC First to Sleeper and General Unreserved<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd14 Kumbh Mela 2025: Were There Special Trains from Bikaner?<\/h2>\n
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    • No specific Kumbh Mela\u2013designated special trains<\/strong> from Bikaner to Haridwar<\/strong> were publicly listed in the Indian Railways schedules for Maha Kumbh 2025.<\/li>\n
    • IR sources mention special services from cities like Bhatinda<\/strong>, Amritsar<\/strong>, Delhi<\/strong>, Dehradun<\/strong>, Firozpur<\/strong>, and Amb Andaura<\/strong>, operating to Phaphamau\/Prayagraj<\/strong> as part of the Kumbh surge; Bikaner<\/strong> did have a special run from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Patliputra (Patna)<\/strong>, but not directly to Haridwar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Route<\/th>\nTrain No. \/ Type<\/th>\nKumbh 2025 Special?<\/th>\nRegular Service<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Bikaner \u2194 Haridwar<\/strong><\/td>\n14717 \/ 14718 Gita Ganga<\/em><\/td>\nNo<\/strong><\/td>\nTri\u2011weekly year-round, AC to General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Bikaner \u2192 Prayagraj region<\/strong><\/td>\n04721 \/ 04722 (Patliputra)<\/td>\nYes<\/strong> (via Kothi)<\/td>\nSeasonal special from Bikaner to Patna, not Haridwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \u2705 Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n
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      • Yes<\/strong>, a regular train serves the route: Bikaner\u2013Haridwar Express (14717\/14718), operating normally\u2014not a Kumbh-specific service.<\/li>\n
      • During Maha Kumbh 2025<\/strong>, no official special trains<\/strong> from Bikaner directly to Haridwar<\/strong> were announced.<\/li>\n
      • Pilgrims from Bikaner likely traveled via the regular express train or booked multisector journeys via special trains terminating at Prayagraj\/Banaras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Tips for Future Travel or Kumbh Planning<\/h2>\n
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        • If you’re aiming to travel from Bikaner to Prayagraj (or its Sangam area)<\/strong> during future Kumbh cycles, watch for special train announcements from Bhagat Ki Kothi or Bikaner Junction<\/strong> closer to festival dates.<\/li>\n
        • For direct travel to Haridwar<\/strong>, rely on the regular express train 14717\/14718<\/strong>\u2014check IRCTC for availability and seasonal adjustments.<\/li>\n
        • Expect potential additions like extra AC coaches or rush specials<\/strong> announced around December\u2013January.<\/li>\n
        • If demand surges, reservations\u2014especially for AC classes\u2014can fill up quickly, so book early<\/strong> or explore alternate routes via nearby cities<\/strong> with declared Kumbh specials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          TL;DR<\/h3>\n
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          • No dedicated Kumbh special train from Bikaner to Haridwar<\/strong> in 2025.<\/li>\n
          • The regular Bikaner\u2013Haridwar Express (14717\/14718)<\/strong> continued operation.<\/li>\n
          • Bikaner-origin Kumbh specials headed to Patliputra (Patna)<\/strong>, not Haridwar.<\/li>\n
          • Plan via regular trains or use special services to Prayagraj if that suits your destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Would you like assistance checking multi-leg itinerary options<\/strong>, estimating fares, or exploring alternate boarding points for travel around future Kumbh periods?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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