Second Vande Bharat Special train on Delhi-Patna route: Check stops, travel time, timings, ticket price

Patna–Delhi Vande Bharat Festival Special: Stops, Timings, Travel Time and Fare

Planning to travel between Patna and Delhi for Diwali or Chhath Puja? Indian Railways is introducing a second Vande Bharat Festival Special on the route to help manage the festive-season rush. The additional service gives passengers another travel option during one of the busiest periods for travel between Bihar and the national capital.

The train will run on specified days through October and November. Here is everything passengers need to know about its schedule, stoppages, journey duration and reported ticket prices.

Patna–Delhi Vande Bharat Special: Key Details

• Route: New Delhi–Patna Junction

• Train numbers: 02254 (New Delhi to Patna) and 02253 (Patna to New Delhi), as listed in the original announcement

• Journey time: Approximately 12 hours 55 minutes

• Intermediate stoppages: Six

• Coaches: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car, according to published reports

• Purpose: Additional travel capacity during Diwali and Chhath Puja

New Delhi to Patna: Timings and Schedule

Train number 02254 is scheduled to operate from October 22 to November 26, 2026. It will depart from New Delhi at 8:35 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, reaching Patna Junction at 9:30 PM on the same day.

The journey takes approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a route of around 995 kilometres.

Stoppages from New Delhi to Patna

The train is scheduled to stop at six intermediate stations:

• Aligarh Junction: 10:21 AM

• Kanpur Central: 1:30 PM

• Prayagraj Junction: 3:45 PM

• Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction: 6:00 PM

• Buxar: 7:26 PM

• Ara: 8:10 PM

The final arrival at Patna Junction is scheduled for 9:30 PM.

Patna to New Delhi: Return Timings

The return service, listed as train number 02253 in the original announcement, is scheduled to operate from October 24 to November 28, 2026. It will depart from Patna Junction at 10:00 AM on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, reaching New Delhi at 11:30 PM on the same day.

Stoppages from Patna to New Delhi

The scheduled stops on the return journey are:

• Ara: 10:38 AM

• Buxar: 11:25 AM

• Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction: 1:10 PM

• Prayagraj Junction: 3:35 PM

• Kanpur Central: 5:50 PM

• Aligarh Junction: 8:53 PM

Passengers should check the timetable for their specific travel date before leaving for the station, as special-train schedules may be revised.

Vande Bharat Festival Special Ticket Price

According to a report published by The Indian Express on October 22, 2026, the reported one-way fare between New Delhi and Patna is:

• AC Chair Car: ₹2,615

• Executive Chair Car: ₹4,695

These are reported fares and should be confirmed for the selected train, journey date and class before booking. The final amount payable may depend on the applicable booking details and charges.

Passengers can check availability and book through the official IRCTC website or app. They should also confirm the correct train number before making a reservation.

Why the Additional Train Matters During Diwali and Chhath

Diwali and Chhath Puja bring a significant increase in travel demand as people return to Bihar to celebrate with their families. An additional Vande Bharat service is intended to offer more options to passengers travelling between Delhi and Patna.

The six intermediate stops also provide boarding and deboarding options for travellers from parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar along the route.

However, passengers should not assume that additional services guarantee confirmed tickets. Availability will depend on the travel date and the number of seats offered.

Check Before You Travel

Before planning your journey, verify the train number, operating day, station timings, ticket fare and seat availability through official railway channels. This is particularly important for festival special trains, which may have schedules different from regular services.

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