For those traveling from Delhi to UP or Bihar for Chhath, check the status of everything from special trains to buses..

The administration is fully prepared to manage the massive influx of devotees traveling from the national capital, Delhi, to their homes in Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh for Chhath Puja—a major festival of faith. In light of the heavy crowds at railway stations and long waiting lists for regular trains, Northern Railway and the Transport Department are operating a large number of special trains and buses to provide passengers with various travel options. Those planning to travel to UP and Bihar for Chhath still have an opportunity to do so.

Several special trains and buses are scheduled to depart from Delhi on November 13. On this day, 24 special trains will depart from various railway stations in Delhi, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Shakur Basti, and Hazrat Nizamuddin. Additionally, 77 buses have been arranged for travel to Bihar, alongside various private bus services.

24 Special Trains Scheduled for November 13
A total of 24 special trains are scheduled to depart from the Delhi region on November 13.

New Delhi: 9 special trains

Anand Vihar Terminal: 7 special trains

Shakur Basti: 5 special trains

Hazrat Nizamuddin: 1 special train

Delhi Junction: 1 special train

Rohtak: 1 special train

Depending on the passenger volume, additional unreserved special trains will be arranged on November 13 as needed.

Travel to Bihar and UP by Bus
A total of 18 inter-state routes have been established to connect Delhi with various cities in Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Buxar, Nawada, Madhubani, and Bihar Sharif. These buses will pass through major cities in Uttar Pradesh, such as Noida, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi. No fixed public timetable has been released for these bus services yet. Buses are departing from morning until evening, based on demand and availability. Passengers can obtain ticket information at the counters at Anand Vihar ISBT or through the relevant booking apps.

Services will include 36 buses from Delhi to Muzaffarpur, 13 to Patna, 12 to Purnia, 10 to Gaya, and 6 to Darbhanga. Depending on the route and the category of the bus, fare concessions ranging from ₹134 to ₹1,028 are being offered.

The administration has urged passengers to check the live status of their trains or buses via the respective official apps (such as NTES) before their journey and to arrive at the stations or bus terminals well in advance.