Heading to Bihar for Chhath? Check seat availability on these 7 special trains

If you are struggling to secure a confirmed ticket to travel to Bihar for Chhath Puja, check for seat availability on special trains departing from Delhi, Gujarat, Bengaluru, and Nagpur, and book your tickets well in advance.

Additional travel options have become available for passengers planning to head home for Chhath Puja. During the festival, trains bound for Bihar often see a surge in demand, making it difficult to obtain a confirmed ticket.

In such a situation, rather than relying solely on regular train services, it is worth considering the special trains announced by the Railways. Several special trains have been scheduled to run for a limited period, connecting cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and various locations in Gujarat to different railway stations in Bihar.

Trains from Karnataka to Saharsa and Muzaffarpur

For passengers based in Karnataka, train number 06581, running from Yesvantpur to Saharsa, is one option. Its Sunday services are scheduled to operate until November 29; it is also slated to run on October 18 and 25. Passengers should use the Yesvantpur station code and the train number when searching for tickets.

Additionally, a weekly special train operating between Hubballi and Muzaffarpur is scheduled to run until November 24. Please ensure you verify the specific day of operation before booking your journey.

Services from Nagpur, Amritsar, and Tatanagar

A weekly special train between Nagpur and Samastipur is scheduled to run from October 21 to November 11. A special train between Amritsar and Muzaffarpur is set to operate from October 19 to December 1. Furthermore, a special train from Tatanagar to Buxar is scheduled to run until November 25.

Relief for those traveling from Delhi to Bhagalpur

A special train service is also available from Delhi’s Anand Vihar Terminal to Bhagalpur. This service is scheduled to operate daily until November 26. This allows passengers to check for travel availability on various dates; however, the availability of tickets is not guaranteed.

Options for traveling from Gujarat to the Madhubani area

Those traveling from Gujarat to Bihar may consider the Udhna-Jaynagar Special train, which is scheduled to run between October 18 and November 27. Passengers arriving in Jaynagar should also take into account the distance to their final destination and plan their onward journey accordingly.

Verify details before booking

Passengers should check the train dates, timings, stations, and seat availability on the official railway booking platform. The announcement of a special train does not guarantee that seats will be available on every date. Before departing for the Chhath festival, ensure you have also planned your return journey and the travel arrangements from the station to your home.