{"id":1602,"date":"2025-07-30T04:06:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T04:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2025-07-30T04:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T04:06:49","slug":"special-train-patna-to-ranchi-special-train-ranchi-to-patna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-patna-to-ranchi-special-train-ranchi-to-patna\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train Patna to Ranchi | Special train Ranchi to Patna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train Patna to Ranchi | Special train Ranchi to Patna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Patna -Ranchi (Train No. 02363 \/ 02364) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway has decided to run special train between Patna-Ranchi-Patna (Train No. 02363 \/ 02364)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02363 Patna-Ranchi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Train No. 02364 Ranchi-Patna special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Patna -Ranchi Distance between the station is 407 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02363 from Patna -Ranchi special train 10-11-2025 to 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02364 from Ranchi-Patna special train 10-11-2025 to 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I’ve found about special trains between Patna (PNBE) and Ranchi (RNC)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Patna \u2192 Ranchi Special Trains<\/h2>\n
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  • Train 08256 \u2013 One\u2011Trip Festival Special (Patna \u2192 Ranchi)<\/strong>\n
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    • Departure: 09:00 AM<\/strong> from Patna Junction<\/li>\n
    • Arrival: 05:25 PM<\/strong> the same day at Ranchi (approx 8\u202fh 25\u202fm<\/strong>, covers 251\u202fkm, 7 stops)<\/li>\n
    • Includes AC\/ Sleeper\/2S\/3A classes<\/li>\n
    • Described as a one-trip festival special<\/strong>, not part of any regular frequency schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Additionally, older trains 02363\/02364<\/strong> ran as a Diwali\u2011season special in November 2025<\/strong>\u2014daily service for a limited period\u2014but have not been active since then<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude86 Ranchi \u2192 Patna Special Trains<\/h2>\n
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      • Train 08255 \u2013 One\u2011Trip Festival Special (Ranchi \u2192 Patna)<\/strong>\n
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        • Departure: 11:45 PM<\/strong> from Ranchi<\/li>\n
        • Arrival: 08:00 AM<\/strong> next day (approx 8\u202fh 15\u202fm<\/strong>, 6 stops)<\/li>\n
        • Includes similar coach classes as 08256; also a single-trip festival special<\/strong> service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udcc5 Other Special: Patna\u2013Charlapalli (via Ranchi) \u2013 Holi Period<\/h2>\n
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          • From March 17 to May 28, 2025<\/strong>, Indian Railways operated Patna\u2013Charlapalli special trains (03253\/07255\/07256)<\/strong> that passed via Ranchi<\/strong> every Monday and Wednesday<\/strong>, to manage passenger overflow during Holi.<\/li>\n
          • These trains provided indirect connectivity, but were not direct Patna\u2013Ranchi specials<\/strong>, and have since ended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Summary Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nRuns On<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Patna \u2192 Ranchi<\/td>\n08256<\/td>\nOne\u2011Trip Festival Special<\/td>\nSingle trip<\/td>\n~8\u202fh 25\u202fm<\/td>\nOne-off run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Ranchi \u2192 Patna<\/td>\n08255<\/td>\nOne\u2011Trip Festival Special<\/td>\nSingle trip<\/td>\n~8\u202fh 15\u202fm<\/td>\nOne-off run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u26a0\ufe0f Key Notes on Special Trains<\/h2>\n
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            • These 08255\/08256 services<\/strong> are not recurring\u2014they run only around festival seasons<\/strong> or for special events<\/strong>, often just once.<\/li>\n
            • Special trains typically offer lower priority on tracks<\/strong>, which may lead to delays of several hours<\/strong>, and can be cancelled without notice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Regular Alternatives (More Reliable)<\/h2>\n

              Since no frequent special trains operate now, these regular services offer dependable connectivity:<\/p>\n

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              • Patna\u2013Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express (12365 \/ 12366)<\/strong>\n
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                • Daily service, ~411\u202fkm in ~7\u202fh 45\u202fm<\/strong>, AC Chair Car + Second Seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Patna\u2013Ranchi AC Express (18633 \/ 18634)<\/strong>\n
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                  • Weekly AC-only superfast service (~10\u202fh 23\u202fm), includes catering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Patna\u2013Ranchi Vande Bharat Express (22349 \/ 22350)<\/strong>\n
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                    • 6 days\/week, high-speed (~6\u202fh), premium AC seating, onboard catering & amenities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      \ud83e\udded Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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                      • If travelling soon<\/strong>, rely on regular trains<\/strong>\u2014Jan Shatabdi or Vande Bharat\u2014for time\u2011efficient, reliable travel.<\/li>\n
                      • Special fair festival trains 08255\/08256<\/strong> are not scheduled now; they operated only for specific events.<\/li>\n
                      • Use IRCTC, NTES, or India Rail Info<\/strong> to monitor any new announcements before a festival\u2014though special trains can be unreliable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        Would you like to check seat availability, fares, or next departures<\/strong> for any of these regular trains on specific dates?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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