{"id":2906,"date":"2025-07-31T01:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:03:03","slug":"special-train-between-valsad-puri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-valsad-puri\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Valsad \u2013 Puri"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Valsad \u2013 Puri<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Valsad \u2013 Puri (Train No. 09209 \/ 09210) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No 09209 \/ 09210 Valsad \u2013 Puri Superfast Special Express (Weekly)<\/p>\n

Train No 09209 Valsad- Puri special will depart Valsad at 20.15 hrs every Thursday w.e.f 15th Oct, 2020, to reach Puri at 09.45 hrs on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No 09210 Puri \u2013 Valsad special will leave Puri at 06.30 hrs every Sunday w.e.f 18th Oct, 2020, to reach Valsad at 19.50 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt atSurat, Vadodara, Dahod, Ratlam,Ujjain, Maksi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni South, Shahdol, Anuppur, Pendra Rd, Bilaspur, Champa, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur City, Angul, Talcher Rd, Dhenkanal, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Rd. stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises of AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information on the special AC or AC\u2011tagged service between Valsad (BL) and Puri (PURI)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude84 Special Superfast: Train No.\u202f09209 \/ 09210 \u2013 Valsad \u2194 Puri Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 09209 (Valsad \u2192 Puri)<\/strong>\n
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    • Departs Valsad (BL):<\/strong> 20:10 every Thursday<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrives Puri (PURI):<\/strong> ~09:30 on Saturday<\/strong>, over ~37\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm (covers ~2,065\u202fkm)<\/li>\n
    • Stops:<\/strong> ~23 halts including Surat, Vadodara, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Bilaspur, Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n
    • Classes:<\/strong> AC 2\u2011tier (2A), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S) \ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search5\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 09210 (Puri \u2192 Valsad)<\/strong>\n
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      • Departs Puri at ~06:30 (Sunday)<\/strong> and reaches Valsad at ~19:50<\/strong> next day, similar journey duration and stops \ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This service ran as a festival\/fall season special<\/strong> starting October 2020\u2014often extended based on demand\u2014but is not listed as a permanently scheduled train.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\ude84 Regular Scheduled Train: 22909 \/ 22910 \u2013 Valsad\u2013Puri Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Operates weekly on Thursdays (22909)<\/strong> and Sundays (22910)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        • 22909 (Valsad \u2192 Puri)<\/strong>\n
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          • Departs at 20:10<\/strong> Thursday, arrives 09:30<\/strong> Saturday (~37\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • 22910 (Puri \u2192 Valsad)<\/strong>\n
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            • Departs 00:30<\/strong> Sunday, arrives 12:10<\/strong> Monday (~35\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm) \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Distance: ~2,065\u202fkm<\/li>\n
              • Stops: ~24\u201326<\/li>\n
              • Classes: AC 2A, AC 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S<\/li>\n
              • Coach: Modern LHB rake, e-catering onboard; no pantry car<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Approx. Fares (BL \u2192 PURI):\n
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                • 2A: \u20b92,880<\/li>\n
                • 3A: \u20b91,950<\/li>\n
                • SL: \u20b9730 (as per July 2025 data) \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \ud83d\udccb Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  09209\/10<\/strong><\/td>\nValsad \u2194 Puri (Special)<\/td>\nThu (BL\u2192PUR)\/Sun return<\/td>\n20:10 \u2192 ~09:30 (day\u202f3)<\/td>\n~06:30 \u2192 ~19:50 (day\u202f2)<\/td>\n~37\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  22909\/10<\/strong><\/td>\nValsad \u2194 Puri (Superfast Express)<\/td>\nThu \/ Sun<\/td>\nSame timing<\/td>\nSame<\/td>\n~37\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                  \ud83d\udd0d Travel Notes & Suggestions<\/h2>\n
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                  • 09209\/10<\/strong> is the special-fare version<\/strong>, introduced seasonally\u2014coach composition and schedule may vary and the service can get canceled if not operational in current period \ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search4\ue201.<\/li>\n
                  • 22909\/10<\/strong> is the regular weekly superfast option<\/strong> with modern LHB coaches and more consistent timetable; it’s preferable for planning travel.<\/li>\n
                  • Suvidha or short-term specials<\/strong> on this route are rare; in most cases IRCTC issues slot extensions of 22909 under the special number for demand peaks \ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search0\ue201.<\/li>\n
                  • Traveler warnings<\/strong> around special trains: they often run with outdated coaches, lack priority, and may be delayed significantly, so reliability is better with the regular counterpart \ue202turn0reddit22\ue202turn0reddit23\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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                    • For consistent, scheduled AC travel<\/strong>, use Train 22909\/22910<\/strong> (runs weekly).<\/li>\n
                    • If the special 09209\/09210<\/strong> is re-timetabled in your travel window, it may have similar schedule and coach mix\u2014but verify before booking.<\/li>\n
                    • Always check seat availability, fare, and running status via IRCTC or railway portals<\/strong> close to travel date to avoid surprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Would you like a station-by-station timetable<\/strong>, fare estimate per class for your travel date<\/strong>, or help checking current availability or booking<\/strong> options?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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