Best Trains: Ayodhya to Patna
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VANDE BHARAT EXP
#22346Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit
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#22346VANDE BHARAT EXP 🏆 #1 RecommendedRuns Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | 5:20 PM AYODHYA DHAM JN (AY) | 11:45 PM PATNA JN (PNBE) | 6h 25m Daytime | VANDE BHARATTier 1 Priority |
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Which Station Should You Pick in Ayodhya & Patna?
📍Boarding in Ayodhya
- Ayodhya Cantt (Faizabad) (AYC)Major Terminal
Major terminal for long-distance express & Vande Bharat to Delhi
- Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY)Major Terminal
Grand redeveloped temple station closest to Ram Mandir
🏁Arriving in Patna
- Patna Junction (PNBE)Major Terminal
Main terminal in the heart of Bihar's capital
- Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)Major Terminal
Modern origin terminal for Sampoorna Kranti & Rajdhani
- Danapur Junction (DNR)Major Terminal
West Patna hub, bypasses city center traffic
- Patliputra Junction (PPTA)Major Terminal
North-bound terminal towards North Bihar