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Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special 05240 Train Information
Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special (05240) train runs from Saharsa Jn (SHC) to Purnea Jn (PRNA) 7 days a week. The 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special train departs from Saharsa Jn at 02:05 hrs and reaches Purnea Jn at 04:45 hrs. This train covers a distance of approximately 99 km.
| Train Number & Name | 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special |
| Train Type | Passenger |
| Source Station | Saharsa Jn (SHC) |
| Destination Station | Purnea Jn (PRNA) |
| Total Distance | 99 km |
| Duration | 2hr 40min |
| Departure Time (from source) | 02:05 from Saharsa Jn |
| Arrival Time (at destination) | 04:45 at Purnea Jn (Day 1) |
| Total Stops | 17 |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Average Speed | ~37 km/h |
05240 Train Ticket Prices
Check the table below for Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special (05240) ticket prices across different classes:
- Saharsa Jn
- Karukhirharnag
- Baijnathpur
- Methai
- Dauram Madhpura
- Budhma
- Bhairopatti Halt
- Deenapatti
- Murliganj
- Rupauli
- Janakinagar
- Harapattih
- Banmankhi Jn
- Sarsi
- Alinagar Tola
- Kirtyanand Ngr
- Purnia Court
- Purnea Jn
- Saharsa Jn
- Karukhirharnag
- Baijnathpur
- Methai
- Dauram Madhpura
- Budhma
- Bhairopatti Halt
- Deenapatti
- Murliganj
- Rupauli
- Janakinagar
- Harapattih
- Banmankhi Jn
- Sarsi
- Alinagar Tola
- Kirtyanand Ngr
- Purnia Court
- Purnea Jn
- General
- Tatkal
- Lower Berth
- Ladies
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October 2026
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Sun, 25 Oct
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Mon, 26 Oct
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Tue, 27 Oct
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Wed, 28 Oct
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Thu, 29 Oct
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Fri, 30 Oct
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Sat, 31 Oct
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Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special 05240 Train Schedule & Time Table
The Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special time table provides complete details of the 05240 train route map, timings, and stoppages.
With the help of the 05240 train schedule, passengers can easily check halt durations, intermediate stops, and expected travel duration. You can easily book train tickets at ixigo. for any station between Saharsa Jn and Purnea Jn with Alternate Travel Plan.
| Stn Code | Stn Name | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Distance | Platform | Route | Day | Avg delay |
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| SHC | Saharsa Jn | starts | 02:05 | - | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| KKNH | Karukhirharnag | 02:12 | 02:13 | 1min | 4 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| BYP | Baijnathpur | 02:17 | 02:19 | 2min | 8 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2min |
| MEE | Methai | 02:30 | 02:31 | 1min | 16 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1min |
| DMH | Dauram Madhpura | 02:36 | 02:38 | 2min | 21 km | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1min |
| BDMA | Budhma | 02:50 | 02:51 | 1min | 30 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1min |
| BHTH | Bhairopatti Halt | 02:55 | 02:56 | 1min | 33 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8min |
| DEPI | Deenapatti | 03:01 | 03:02 | 1min | 37 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7min |
| MRIJ | Murliganj | 03:09 | 03:10 | 1min | 44 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6min |
| RPLY | Rupauli | 03:16 | 03:17 | 1min | 49 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5min |
| JNKR | Janakinagar | 03:23 | 03:24 | 1min | 56 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6min |
| HPI | Harapattih | 03:29 | 03:30 | 1min | 59 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4min |
| BNKI | Banmankhi Jn | 03:34 | 03:36 | 2min | 63 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6min |
| SRSI | Sarsi | 03:47 | 03:48 | 1min | 73 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7min |
| ATX | Alinagar Tola | 03:54 | 03:55 | 1min | 76 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7min |
| KTNR | Kirtyanand Ngr | 04:02 | 04:03 | 1min | 85 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6min |
| PRNC | Purnia Court | 04:22 | 04:24 | 2min | 94 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6min |
| PRNA | Purnea Jn | 04:45 | ends | - | 99 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
05240 Coach Position & Seat Layout
05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special has 11 coaches. You can check your coach position and seat map here:
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Coach Position
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Saharsa Jn
- Saharsa Jn
- Karukhirharnag
- Baijnathpur
- Methai
- Dauram Madhpura
- Budhma
- Bhairopatti Halt
- Deenapatti
- Murliganj
- Rupauli
- Janakinagar
- Harapattih
- Banmankhi Jn
- Sarsi
- Alinagar Tola
- Kirtyanand Ngr
- Purnia Court
- Purnea Jn
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the departure time of the Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special from Saharsa Jn?
A. The Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special (05240) departs from Saharsa Jn (SHC) at 02:05 hrs.
Q. How much distance does 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special cover?
A. 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special covers a distance of approximately 99 km.
Q. What is the total number of stations the Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special 05240 passes through?
A. Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special 05240 passes through 18 stations on its train route.
Q. What is the origin and destination of train no. 05240?
A. 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special originates from Saharsa Jn (SHC) and ends at Purnea Jn (PRNA).
Q. How many days a week does the 05240 train operate?
A. As per the 05240 train time table, Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special runs 7 days a week.
Q. How much time does the train no. 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special take to reach Purnea Jn?
A. According to the 05240 train schedule, train no. 05240 Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special takes approximately 3 hours to reach Purnea Jn.
Q. What classes are available on the Saharsa Jn to Purnea Jn Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special?
A. The Saharsa Jn to Purnea Jn Saharsa - Purnea Demu Express Special offers classes.