22234 Vande Bharat Express: Patna to New Jalpaiguri

22234 time table

The full Vande Bharat Express 22234 time table, from Patna Jn to New Jalpaiguri. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Patna.

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.

22234 route and stops

22234 stops at 7 stations between Patna and New Jalpaiguri: Patna Saheb, Begu Sarai, Khagaria, Naugachia, Katihar, Barsoi, Kishanganj. Leaving Patna at 13:00, 22234 runs 10 km to Patna Saheb, arriving at 13:13 after 13 min. From Patna Saheb it covers 114 km to Begu Sarai in 1 h 53 min, arriving at 15:08. From Begu Sarai it covers 40 km to Khagaria in 26 min, arriving at 15:36. From Khagaria it covers 67 km to Naugachia in 48 min, arriving at 16:26. From Naugachia it covers 57 km to Katihar in 1 h 2 min, arriving at 17:30. From Katihar it covers 39 km to Barsoi in 35 min, arriving at 18:10. From Barsoi it covers 57 km to Kishanganj in 28 min, arriving at 18:40. The last stretch, 87 km from Kishanganj, takes 1 h 23 min and ends at New Jalpaiguri at 20:05.

Over the whole 471 km the average speed is about 66 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Barsoi to Kishanganj, 57 km at an average of about 122 km/h. The longest run without a stop is Patna Saheb to Begu Sarai, 114 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 17 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Katihar. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.

22234 running status

This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22234 live. To see where 22234 is now and how late it is running:

1. Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
2. Enter the train number, 22234.
3. Choose the date the train left Patna.
4. NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.

To see where 22234 should be at this moment by its timetable, with the next stop and time left to New Jalpaiguri, open the Vande Bharat live location tool; it is a scheduled position, so use NTES for the real one.

If 22234 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.

22234 running days

22234 runs six days a week and does not run on Tuesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Patna. The return train 22233 runs every day except Tuesday. Check any date with the running days checker.

22234 fare

Fares for the full journey from Patna to New Jalpaiguri, one adult, General quota, with the meal. These are IRCTC fares as listed on erail.in and matched against its fare calculator, checked on 13 November 2026. The no-food price is not shown because we do not have the meal charge for this train.

The fare includes the reservation charge, superfast charge and GST. A shorter journey costs less; IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations when you search. See Vande Bharat ticket price for other routes.

How to book 22234

Book 22234 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search PNBE to NJP, 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 22234 leaves Patna.
• Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Patna.
• First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 13:00 departure from Patna. 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.

22234 cancellation deadlines

Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22234 leaves Patna at 13:00 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 13:00 three days before, 25% of the fare until 13:00 the day before, 50% until 05:00 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22234 fall at 13:00 two days before, 01:00 on the day of departure and 09:00 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.

22234 coach position and classes

22234 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 22234

Meals on 22234 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 22233

22233 runs the other way, from New Jalpaiguri at 05:10 to Patna at 12:10, in 7 h, and runs every day except Tuesday.

The NJP – Patna Vande Bharat Express (22233 / 22234) guide covers every train, stop and fare on this route.

22234 Vande Bharat FAQs

What is the departure time of 22234?
22234 leaves Patna Jn (PNBE) at 13:00.

What time does 22234 reach New Jalpaiguri?
22234 reaches New Jalpaiguri (NJP) at 20:05, after 7 h 5 min.

How can I check the running status of 22234?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22234 and the date the train left Patna to see where it is and any delay.

On which days does 22234 run?
Every day except Tuesday, counted from its departure from Patna.

How many stops does 22234 have?
7 stops between Patna and New Jalpaiguri: Patna Saheb, Begu Sarai, Khagaria, Naugachia, Katihar, Barsoi, Kishanganj.

What is the fare of 22234?
For the full journey, ₹1,570 in CC, ₹2,690 in EC (IRCTC fares via erail.in, 13 November 2026).

When is the chart prepared for 22234?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart about 30 minutes before the 13:00 departure.

What is the platform number of 22234?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Patna on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.

What is the return train of 22234?
22233, from New Jalpaiguri at 05:10 to Patna at 12:10.

Sources

Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fares listed on erail.in, 13 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.