The Patna–New Delhi route sees massive demand, especially during
Chhath Puja, Diwali, and exam seasons. Most trains run at full
capacity. But hidden vacancies exist after chart preparation —
GapSeat finds them for you.
Popular Patna to Delhi Trains
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12309/10 Rajdhani Express — Premium train,
highest demand but also frequent cancellations
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12393/94 Sampoorna Kranti Express — Most popular
overnight option
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12397/98 Mahabodhi Express — Superfast connecting
Bihar to Delhi
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12565/66 Bihar Sampark Kranti — Good for students
and families
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12801/02 Purushottam Express — Via Allahabad,
offers intermediate gaps
Why Vacancies Appear on Patna–Delhi Route
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High booking volume leads to speculative bookings — many cancel
close to travel
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Passengers booked Patna→Mughal Sarai free up berths from Mughal
Sarai onward
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Government/corporate travelers often cancel due to schedule
changes
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Long route means more intermediate boarding/deboarding
opportunities
How to Find Vacant Seats
- Download GapSeat from Google Play Store (free)
- Enter train number (e.g., 12309 for Rajdhani)
- Select travel date and wait for chart preparation
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View vacant berths with coach, berth number, and available segment
- Use seat hopping for partial vacancies
- Book immediately via IRCTC
Key Intermediate Stations
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Mughal Sarai / Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn (DDU)
— Major junction, many passengers end here
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Allahabad / Prayagraj (PRYJ) — Large deboarding
point
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Kanpur Central (CNB) — Business hub, frequent
short-route travelers
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Gaya (GAYA) — Religious tourism traffic, seasonal
boarding
Festival Season Tip: During Chhath Puja, check
trains 2-3 days before the festival — return trains often have
post-chart vacancies as plans change last minute.
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