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Reverse: Darbhanga ➔ Gorakhpur

Best Trains: Gorakhpur to Darbhanga

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 2 flagship trains.

Fastest Run5h 5m
Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~5h Sleep
Recommended StationsGKP ➔ MFP
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Route Fare Spectrum (Gorakhpur ➔ Darbhanga)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates
Sleeper (SL)Budget
₹265
Bihar Sampark Kranti Express
Economy AC (3E)-8% Base
₹720
Bihar Sampark Kranti Express
2-Tier AC (2A)Spacious
₹1075
Bihar Sampark Kranti Express
Chair Car (CC)Daytime
₹720
VANDE BHARAT EXP
#1 Recommended Pick
VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

#26502

Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

5:40 AM
GORAKHPUR JN
(GKP)
5h 05m
☀️ Daytime
10:45 AM
MUZAFFARPUR JN
(MFP)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 5h 05m, arriving safely before nighttime (10:45 AM).
Originating train: Starts from GORAKHPUR JN (GKP), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Reserved fares starting at ₹720.
Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.
Classes:
CC
Ticket Fares:
CC: ₹720
Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Key Decision Alternatives & Trade-Offs

#2 Smart Backup (If #1 is Waitlisted / Sold Out)#12566

Bihar Sampark Kranti Express

The Best Plan B: Budget-friendly with higher seat quota

1:05 AMGKP
5h 25m
6:30 AMMFP
  • Higher ticket clearance: Features Sleeper (SL) and 3-Tier Economy (3E) coaches with 3x–4x larger seat quotas than all-AC trains.
  • Convenient daylight schedule: Departs 1:05 AM and arrives safely before late night (6:30 AM).
From ₹265
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Please Note: HelpAdda recommendations are based on official scheduled timetables, travel ergonomics, and track priority. Train timings and running days are subject to Indian Railways operational revisions. Always confirm live seat availability and current running status on IRCTC or NTES before booking.

Station Navigation Advice

Which Station Should You Pick in Gorakhpur & Darbhanga?

📍Boarding in Gorakhpur

  • Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)Major Terminal

    Headquarters of North Eastern Railway with world's longest platform

🏁Arriving in Darbhanga

  • Darbhanga Junction (DBG)Major Terminal

    Flagship junction for North Bihar / Mithila region

  • Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)Major Terminal

    Major district junction connecting to Hajipur & Gorakhpur

  • Samastipur Junction (SPJ)Major Terminal

    Divisional railway junction

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