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Kaptanganj Jn to Ara by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Kaptanganj Jn to Ara. Changing at Patliputra takes 7 hr 36 min, and the quickest pairing is 26502 then 15293.

1 change · 181 km apart · fastest 7 hr 36 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateKaptanganj Jn (CPJ) to Ara (ARA)

Day by day

The quickest journey with one change, for each day a connection runs.

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday10 hr 17 min
    06:26 26502 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Hajipur Jn (HJP) 11:43
    14:35 05219 MFP ANVT SF SPL · Superfast → arrives 16:43
    2 hr 52 min to change at HJP — comfortable172 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 16,563 paired days.05219 often runs late
  • Tuesday7 hr 36 min
    06:26 26502 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Patliputra (PPTA) 12:45
    13:15 15293 AMRIT BHARAT EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 14:02
    30 min to change at PPTA — tightTypically 2 min late here, leaving about 11 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.15293 often runs late
  • Friday9 hr 56 minarrives next day
    15:50 15530 ANVT SHC EXP · Mail/Express → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 21:45
    23:15 07008 RXL SC SPL · Mail/Express → arrives 01:46
    1 hr 30 min to change at MFP — tight90 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 132 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 34,717 paired days.15530 often runs late
  • Saturday12 hr 3 min
    04:40 12558 SAPT KRANTI EXP · Superfast → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 11:05
    13:30 05219 MFP ANVT SF SPL · Superfast → arrives 16:43
    2 hr 25 min to change at MFP — tight145 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 165 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 3,996 paired days.05219 often runs late

Other ways to make the trip

Slower pairings, or a change at a different junction.

  • Tuesday7 hr 42 min
    06:26 26502 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Patliputra (PPTA) 12:45
    13:20 05293 MFP SC SPL · Mail/Express → arrives 14:08
    35 min to change at PPTA — tightTypically 2 min late here, leaving about 16 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.05293 often runs late
  • Tuesday9 hr 37 min
    04:25 15080 GKP PPTA EXP · Mail/Express → Patliputra (PPTA) 12:55
    13:15 15293 AMRIT BHARAT EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 14:02
    20 min to change at PPTA — tightTypically 1 min late here, leaving about 2 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.15293 often runs late
  • Friday10 hr 17 min
    06:26 26502 VANDE BHARAT EXP · Shatabdi → Hajipur Jn (HJP) 11:43
    14:35 05219 MFP ANVT SF SPL · Superfast → arrives 16:43
    2 hr 52 min to change at HJP — comfortable172 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 16,563 paired days.05219 often runs late
  • Thursday10 hr 20 min
    11:05 15052 GKP KOAA EXP · Mail/Express → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 16:55
    18:40 11032 PNVL AMRITBHARAT · Mail/Express → arrives 21:25
    1 hr 45 min to change at MFP — tight105 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 148 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 13,787 paired days.15052 often runs late
  • Monday12 hr 3 min
    04:40 12558 SAPT KRANTI EXP · Superfast → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 11:05
    13:30 05219 MFP ANVT SF SPL · Superfast → arrives 16:43
    2 hr 25 min to change at MFP — tight145 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 165 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 3,996 paired days.05219 often runs late
  • Sunday12 hr 18 min
    04:25 15080 GKP PPTA EXP · Mail/Express → Patliputra (PPTA) 12:55
    15:50 05219 MFP ANVT SF SPL · Superfast → arrives 16:43
    2 hr 55 min to change at PPTA — comfortableTypically 1 min late here, still leaving about 157 min to change.05219 often runs late
  • Monday12 hr 28 minarrives next day
    12:40 12538 PRRB MFP EXP · Superfast → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 18:10
    22:10 19484 SHC ADI EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 01:08
    4 hr to change at MFP — comfortable240 min to change, which holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 34,717 paired days.12538 often runs late
  • Wednesday12 hr 43 minarrives next day
    12:25 19037 AVADH EXP · Mail/Express → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 20:20
    22:10 19484 SHC ADI EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 01:08
    1 hr 50 min to change at MFP — tight110 min to change holds about 9 times in 10 here. 132 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 34,717 paired days.19484 often runs late
  • Saturday13 hr 45 minarrives next day
    17:28 15212 DBG JANNAYK EXP · Mail/Express → Samastipur Jn (SPJ) 00:40
    02:15 22563 ANTYODYA SUP EX · Mail/Express → arrives 07:13
    1 hr 35 min to change at SPJ — tight95 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 194 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 14,151 paired days.15212 often runs late
  • Saturday14 hrarrives next day
    21:50 15654 AMARNATH EXP · Composite → Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) 03:10
    08:35 11016 AMRIT BHARAT EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 11:50
    5 hr 25 min to change at MFP — comfortable325 min to change, which almost always holds here. Measured on 22,034 paired days.15654 often runs late

Kaptanganj Jn to Ara by train

Is there a direct train from Kaptanganj Jn to Ara?
No. No single train runs from Kaptanganj Jn to Ara. The journey takes one change, at Patliputra, and the fastest combination takes 7 hr 36 min.
What is the fastest way from Kaptanganj Jn to Ara by train?
26502 VANDE BHARAT EXP departs Kaptanganj Jn at 06:26 and reaches Patliputra at 12:45. 15293 AMRIT BHARAT EXP then departs at 13:15 and arrives Ara at 14:02. Total 7 hr 36 min, with 30 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Kaptanganj Jn and Ara?
Patliputra (PPTA) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 30 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Kaptanganj Jn to Ara?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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