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Sanghamitra Express -12295 ( Bangalore Cy Junction to Patna Junction )

  • 2A,3A,SL
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • 35 48 hrs 20 mins Mail/Express no

12295 - Sanghamitra Express

Sanghamitra Express starts from Bangalore City Junction in Karnataka and concludes at Patliputra Junction in Bihar. The train has been named after the daughter of Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan Empire,who was once the ruler of Patliputra, now known as Patna.

It is a superfast train and is operated under the South Western Railway (SWR) of the Indian Railways. It is the longest superfast train of the SWR zone. The service frequency of Sanghamitra Express is daily.

History of Sanghamitra Express

Initially, the train started running from Chennai Central to Patna Junctionevery Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 PM. Then in 2005, the train was made available to passengers’daily and the starting point was changed to BangaloreCity Junction, while the last station was changed to Patliputra Junction.

Timing and Distance

The total distance covered by train number 12295 is approximately 2,721 kms and the average journey time is 48.20 hours. It is preferred by travelers of all types for its ease of travel and quick route between these two popular destinations. As the train passes through several cities and their outskirts, travelers also get an opportunity to witness the country’s scenic beauty.

Stations that the Trains Pass Through

The train starts from Bangalore at 09:00 AM and reaches PatliputraJunction at 09:20 AM the next morning. It makes 34 halts along the route. The train passes through stations like:

  • Bengaluru Cant
  • Krishnaranapurm
  • Bangarpet, Jolarpettai
  • Katpadi Junction
  • Arakkonam
  • Chennai Central
  • Gudur Junction
  • Nellore
  • Ongole
  • Vijyawada Junction
  • Warangal
  • Ramagundam
  • SirpurKagazngr
  • Balharshah
  • Chandrapur
  • Sevagram
  • Nagpur
  • Pandhurna
  • Betul
  • Ghoradongri
  • Itarsi Junction
  • Pipariya
  • Narsinghpur
  • Jabalpur
  • Katni
  • Satna
  • Allahabad Junction
  • Mirzapur
  • Mughal Sarai Junction
  • Buxar
  • Ara
  • Danapur

Average Ticket Price

The approximate fare of booking a ticket is:

  • Second AC approximately INR 3,335
  • Third AC roughly INR 2,250
  • Sleeper Coach around INR 865

Tatkal fares for the tickets on this train are:

  • Second AC approximately INR 3,860
  • Third Ac around INR 2,670
  • Sleeper coach about INR 1,065

Facilities Onboard

For the comfort of the traveler, there are facilities like a pantry car, onboard catering, and even e-catering. The train also provides blankets, sheets, and pillows to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements.

Important Passenger Information

To ensure a hassle-free journey, it is highly advisable to book tickets for this route 45-60 days in advance. Download the Cleartrip app and make your booking on the Sanghamitra Express today!

 

No. Station name (code) Arrives Departs Stop time Distance travelled Day Route
1 Bangalore Cy Junction (SBC) Starts 09:00 0 0 km 1 1
2 Bangalore Cant (BNC) 09:10 09:12 2 min 5 km 1 1
3 Krishnarajapurm (KJM) 09:21 09:23 2 min 15 km 1 1
4 Bangarapet (BWT) 10:13 10:15 2 min 71 km 1 1
5 Jolarpettai (JTJ) 11:28 11:30 2 min 149 km 1 1
6 Katpadi Junction (KPD) 12:38 12:40 2 min 232 km 1 1
7 Arakkonam (AJJ) 13:33 13:35 2 min 293 km 1 1
8 Chennai Central (MAS) 15:05 15:40 35 min 362 km 1 1
9 Gudur Junction (GDR) 18:03 18:05 2 min 499 km 1 1
10 Nellore (NLR) 18:25 18:27 2 min 538 km 1 1
11 Ongole (OGL) 19:53 19:54 1 min 653 km 1 1
12 Vijayawada Junction (BZA) 22:25 22:35 10 min 792 km 1 1
13 Warangal (WL) 01:11 01:13 2 min 1000 km 2 1
14 Ramgundam (RDM) 02:32 02:33 1 min 1103 km 2 1
15 Sirpur Kagazngr (SKZR) 03:32 03:33 1 min 1175 km 2 1
16 Balharshah (BPQ) 05:00 05:10 10 min 1244 km 2 1
17 Chandrapur (CD) 05:29 05:30 1 min 1258 km 2 1
18 Sevagram (SEGM) 07:12 07:13 1 min 1379 km 2 1
19 Nagpur (NGP) 08:20 08:30 10 min 1455 km 2 1
20 Pandhurna (PAR) 10:08 10:09 1 min 1559 km 2 1
21 Betul (BZU) 11:40 11:41 1 min 1646 km 2 1
22 Ghoradongri (GDYA) 12:22 12:24 2 min 1682 km 2 1
23 Itarsi Junction (ET) 14:35 14:45 10 min 1752 km 2 1
24 Pipariya (PPI) 15:38 15:40 2 min 1820 km 2 1
25 Narsinghpur (NU) 16:40 16:42 2 min 1914 km 2 1
26 Jabalpur (JBP) 18:10 18:20 10 min 1998 km 2 1
27 Katni (KTE) 19:30 19:35 5 min 2088 km 2 1
28 Satna (STA) 21:15 21:25 10 min 2187 km 2 1
29 Allahabad Junction (ALD) 01:35 02:03 28 min 2364 km 3 1
30 Mirzapur (MZP) 03:08 03:10 2 min 2454 km 3 1
31 Mughal Sarai Junction (MGS) 05:10 05:25 15 min 2517 km 3 1
32 Buxar (BXR) 06:48 06:50 2 min 2611 km 3 1
33 Ara (ARA) 07:40 07:42 2 min 2680 km 3 1
34 Danapur (DNR) 08:55 08:57 2 min 2719 km 3 1
35 Patna Junction (PNBE) 09:20 Ends 0 2729 km 3 1