21893 Vande Bharat Express: Tatanagar to Patna
Train 21893 is the Vande Bharat Express from Tatanagar Jn (TATA) to Patna Jn (PNBE). It leaves Tatanagar at 05:25 and reaches Patna at 15:55 the same day, covering 645 km in 10 h 30 min with 7 stops on the way. It runs only on Sunday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 21894, which leaves Patna at 13:20.
Every stop, start to finish
- 05:25 leaves Tatanagar
- 15:55 reaches Patna
- 10 h 30 min journey
- 645 km 7 stops on the way
- 05:25Tatanagar
- 06:10Chandil
- 07:10Muri
- 08:35Barka Kana
- 10:44Daltonganj
- 11:50Garhwa Road
- 13:15Son Nagar
- 14:30Gaya
- 15:55Patna
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
21893 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 21893 time table, from Tatanagar Jn to Patna Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Tatanagar.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatanagar | TATA | Starts | 05:25 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Chandil | CNI | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2 min | 1 | 37 |
| Muri | MURI | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2 min | 1 | 105 |
| Barka Kana | BRKA | 08:30 | 08:35 | 5 min | 1 | 162 |
| Daltonganj | DTO | 10:42 | 10:44 | 2 min | 1 | 347 |
| Garhwa Road | GHD | 11:45 | 11:50 | 5 min | 1 | 381 |
| Son Nagar | SEB | 13:05 | 13:15 | 10 min | 1 | 474 |
| Gaya | GAYA | 14:25 | 14:30 | 5 min | 1 | 553 |
| Patna | PNBE | 15:55 | Ends | – | 1 | 645 |
These are scheduled times, checked on 11 November 2026 against two independent timetable sources. On the day you travel, the live times on NTES take priority.
21893 route and stops
21893 stops at 7 stations between Tatanagar and Patna: Chandil, Muri, Barka Kana, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road, Son Nagar, Gaya. Leaving Tatanagar at 05:25, 21893 runs 37 km to Chandil, arriving at 06:08 after 43 min. From Chandil it covers 68 km to Muri in 58 min, arriving at 07:08. From Muri it covers 57 km to Barka Kana in 1 h 20 min, arriving at 08:30. From Barka Kana it covers 185 km to Daltonganj in 2 h 7 min, arriving at 10:42. From Daltonganj it covers 34 km to Garhwa Road in 1 h 1 min, arriving at 11:45. From Garhwa Road it covers 93 km to Son Nagar in 1 h 15 min, arriving at 13:05. From Son Nagar it covers 79 km to Gaya in 1 h 10 min, arriving at 14:25. The last stretch, 92 km from Gaya, takes 1 h 25 min and ends at Patna at 15:55.
Over the whole 645 km the average speed is about 61 km/h, including stops. The longest and fastest run without a stop is Barka Kana to Daltonganj, 185 km at an average of about 87 km/h. In all, the train stands at stations for about 31 minutes; the longest halt is 10 minutes at Son Nagar. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.
21893 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 21893 live. To see where 21893 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 21893.
- Choose the date the train left Tatanagar.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 21893 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you get the full fare back; under IRCTC's published rules you file a TDR before the train actually leaves. See Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
21893 running days
21893 is not a daily train: it runs once a week, only on Sunday. The running day is the day the train leaves Tatanagar. The return train 21894 runs only on Monday. Check any date with the running days checker.
21893 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 21893. The fare includes the base fare, reservation and superfast charges, GST and the meal, unless you choose No Food. On the 48 Vande Bharat Express trains we have full-route fares for, they run from ₹875 to ₹2,160 in CC and ₹1,630 to ₹3,830 in EC, with the meal (checked November 2026). See Vande Bharat ticket price for each route.
How to book 21893
Book 21893 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search TATA to PNBE, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick CC or EC.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 21893 leaves Tatanagar.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Tatanagar.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 05:25 departure from Tatanagar. The final chart is made about 30 minutes before departure.
- Platform: not fixed in advance. It is announced at the station on the day; check the display boards or NTES.
Step-by-step help is in the Vande Bharat booking guide.
21893 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 21893 leaves Tatanagar at 05:25 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the 72, 24 and 8-hour bands announced in March 2026, you pay only the flat charge (₹189 in CC, ₹252 in EC, with GST) until 05:25 three days before, 25% of the fare until 05:25 the day before, 50% until 21:25 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 21893 fall at 05:25 two days before, 17:25 the day before and 01:25 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
21893 coach position and classes
21893 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end); EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout, and the seats rotate. The coach order is not published train by train, so check the coach guidance board on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach stops. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 21893
Meals on 21893 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. The meal charge depends on how many meals the journey covers, so it can differ between trains on the same route. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 21894
21894 runs the other way, from Patna at 13:20 to Tatanagar at 23:55, in 10 h 35 min, and runs only on Monday.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Tatanagar and Patna: 20893 (Tatanagar 05:25 → Patna 12:45), 20894 (Patna 14:05 → Tatanagar 21:40), 21895 (Tatanagar 05:25 → Patna 12:45), 21896 (Patna 16:45 → Tatanagar 23:55).
All Vande Bharat trains and their timings are in the Vande Bharat train timings list, and every route in the route list.
21893 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 21893?
21893 leaves Tatanagar Jn (TATA) at 05:25.
What time does 21893 reach Patna?
21893 reaches Patna Jn (PNBE) at 15:55, after 10 h 30 min.
How can I check the running status of 21893?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 21893 and the date the train left Tatanagar to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 21893 run?
Only on Sunday, counted from its departure from Tatanagar.
How many stops does 21893 have?
7 stops between Tatanagar and Patna: Chandil, Muri, Barka Kana, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road, Son Nagar, Gaya.
When is the chart prepared for 21893?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart about 30 minutes before the 05:25 departure.
What is the platform number of 21893?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Tatanagar on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 21893?
21894, from Patna at 13:20 to Tatanagar at 23:55.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.