{"id":2816,"date":"2025-07-31T15:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2816"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:48:53","slug":"special-train-between-bikaner-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-bikaner-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Bikaner-Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Bikaner-Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pratap Express Festival Special train between Bikaner-Kolkata (Train No. 02496 \/ 02497) 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-Kolkata (Train No. 02496 \/ 02497)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02496 Bikaner -Kolkata special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02496 Bikaner-Kolkata Special train will leave from (Every Thurs) Bikaner at 05.20 hrs & will reach Kolkata at 13.15 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02497 Kolkata-Bikaner special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02497 Kolkata-Bikaner Special train will leave from (Every Fri) Kolkata at 22.45 hrs & will reach Bikaner at 05.50 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bikaner -Kolkata Distance between the station is 1885 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02496 from Bikaner -Kolkata special train 22-10-2025 to 26-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02497 from Kolkata-Bikaner special train 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate information on special and regular train services between Bikaner Junction (BKN)<\/strong> and Kolkata (Kolkata Chitpur KOAA or Sealdah SDAH)<\/strong> as of mid-2025:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Festival \/ Special\u2011Fare Train: Train 02495 \/ 02496 \u2013 Bikaner \u2194 Kolkata Festival Special (via Dankuni)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 02495<\/strong> departs Bikaner Thursday ~05:20 AM<\/strong>, reaching Kolkata<\/strong> next day around 13:15<\/strong> after approximately 32\u202fh<\/strong> (~1,885\u202fkm via Dankuni) \ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search2\ue201.<\/li>\n
  • 02496<\/strong> makes the reverse return leg Friday night<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Classes: typically AC 2\u2011tier, AC 3\u2011tier, Sleeper<\/strong>; only general\/tatkal quotas; no pantry<\/strong>, and runs at low operational priority<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • This train was operational during Diwali \/ Puja season 2025<\/strong>\u2014but its future runs are not yet confirmed<\/strong> beyond that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u26a0\ufe0f Special trains are generally unreliable<\/strong>\u2014often 5\u201312 hours late<\/strong>, offer no pantry, and have minimal amenities. Reddit feedback reinforces this caution:<\/p>\n

    \u201cSpecial trains\u2026 have the lowest priority\u2026 expect long delays\u2026 no pantry\u201d<\/em> \ue202turn0reddit23\ue202turn0reddit19\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular \/ Permanent Trains (High Reliability)<\/h2>\n

    12259 \/ 12260 \u2013 Sealdah \u2194 Bikaner AC Duronto Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Runs 4\u00d7 weekly<\/strong>, covers ~1,921\u202fkm in ~25\u202fh (25h 15m one way) with just 10\u201312 halts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Fully AC only<\/strong> (Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A), onboard catering included, and high-priority service<\/strong> \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search7\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      12495 \/ 12496 \u2013 Pratap Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Operates weekly on Thursdays<\/strong>, departing Bikaner ~05:40 AM, arriving Kolkata ~13:05 PM next day (~31h\u202f5m) \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search6\ue201.<\/li>\n
      • Offers AC 2A, AC 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General<\/strong>, uses LHB rake, includes e\u2011catering<\/strong>. No pantry but fares include superfast surcharge \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search6\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        22308 \/ 22307 \u2013 Bikaner \u2192 Howrah\/Kolkata Superfast Express (via Prayagraj)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Runs tri\u2011weekly<\/strong>, covers ~1,882\u202fkm in ~30h\u202f55m. Offers multiple classes and pantry car. Though terminating at Howrah<\/strong>, Kolkata is just a few stations beyond Prayagraj\u2013Liluah and commonly reachable \ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search9\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udccb Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Train No.<\/th>\nService Type<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\nPantry \/ Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          02495\/96<\/strong><\/td>\nFestival Special Fare<\/td>\nWeekly (Thurs\/Fri)<\/td>\n~32\u202fh<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL (general\/Tatkal)<\/td>\n\u274c No pantry; low priority; delays<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          12259\/60<\/strong><\/td>\nSealdah\u2013Bikaner Duronto<\/td>\n4\u00d7\/week<\/td>\n~25\u202fh<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A (AC only)<\/td>\n\u2705 Catering; premium, punctual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          12495\/96<\/strong><\/td>\nPratap Superfast Express<\/td>\nWeekly (Thursday)<\/td>\n~31\u202fh<\/td>\nAC 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General<\/td>\n\u2705 E\u2011catering; reliable express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          22308\/07<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast via Prayagraj<\/td>\nTri\u2011weekly<\/td>\n~30\u202fh 55\u202fm<\/td>\nAC & Sleeper options<\/td>\n\u2705 Pantry; runs via Howrah to reach KOAA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u2705 Travel Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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          • Prefer Train 12259\/60 (Duronto Express)<\/strong> for fastest, most reliable AC-only travel with onboard meals and fewer stops.<\/li>\n
          • Choose Train 12495\/12496 (Pratap Express)<\/strong> if you need more class options (including sleeper\/general) with e-catering.<\/li>\n
          • Superfast 22308\/07<\/strong> is useful when traveling via Howrah, provides daily frequency and pantry service.<\/li>\n
          • Festival\u2011special 02495\/96<\/strong> should only be used if it\u2019s officially scheduled\u2014plan for limited scheduling reliability and comfort<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Booking generally opens 60 days before departure<\/strong>. These specials and durable trains are booked quickly\u2014reserve early to avoid waitlists.<\/p>\n

            Would you like me to check seat availability or fare quotes for any of these on a specific date? I can also monitor IRCTC bulletins if another 02495 run is announced in future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Special train between Bikaner-Kolkata Pratap Express Festival Special train between Bikaner-Kolkata (Train No. 02496 \/ 02497) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Bikaner-Kolkata (Train No. 02496 \/ 02497) Train No. 02496 Bikaner -Kolkata special train Train No. 02496 Bikaner-Kolkata Special […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194,150,196,19],"tags":[195,149,207,197,20],"class_list":["post-2816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-festivals-special-trains","category-north-western-railway","category-puja-special-trains","category-special-trains","tag-festivals-special-trains","tag-north-western-railway","tag-puja-special-train-2020","tag-puja-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2816\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}