22350 Vande Bharat Express: Ranchi to Patna
Train 22350 is the Vande Bharat Express from Ranchi (RNC) to Patna Jn (PNBE). It leaves Ranchi at 16:15 and reaches Patna at 22:10 the same day, covering 379 km in 5 h 55 min with 6 stops on the way. It runs every day except Tuesday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 22349, which leaves Patna at 07:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 16:15 leaves Ranchi
- 22:10 reaches Patna
- 5 h 55 min journey
- 379 km 6 stops on the way
- 16:15Ranchi
- 16:37Mesra
- 17:30Barka Kana
- 18:23Hazaribagh Town
- 19:28Koderma
- 20:50Gaya
- 21:23Jehanabad
- 22:10Patna
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22350 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22350 time table, from Ranchi to Patna Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Ranchi.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | RNC | Starts | 16:15 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Mesra | MESR | 16:35 | 16:37 | 2 min | 1 | 20 |
| Barka Kana | BRKA | 17:25 | 17:30 | 5 min | 1 | 74 |
| Hazaribagh Town | HZBN | 18:21 | 18:23 | 2 min | 1 | 131 |
| Koderma | KQR | 19:26 | 19:28 | 2 min | 1 | 211 |
| Gaya | GAYA | 20:40 | 20:50 | 10 min | 1 | 287 |
| Jehanabad | JHD | 21:21 | 21:23 | 2 min | 1 | 334 |
| Patna | PNBE | 22:10 | Ends | – | 1 | 379 |
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.
22350 route and stops
22350 stops at 6 stations between Ranchi and Patna: Mesra, Barka Kana, Hazaribagh Town, Koderma, Gaya, Jehanabad. Leaving Ranchi at 16:15, 22350 runs 20 km to Mesra, arriving at 16:35 after 20 min. From Mesra it covers 54 km to Barka Kana in 48 min, arriving at 17:25. From Barka Kana it covers 57 km to Hazaribagh Town in 51 min, arriving at 18:21. From Hazaribagh Town it covers 80 km to Koderma in 1 h 3 min, arriving at 19:26. From Koderma it covers 76 km to Gaya in 1 h 12 min, arriving at 20:40. From Gaya it covers 47 km to Jehanabad in 31 min, arriving at 21:21. The last stretch, 45 km from Jehanabad, takes 47 min and ends at Patna at 22:10.
Over the whole 379 km the average speed is about 64 km/h, including stops. The longest and fastest run without a stop is Hazaribagh Town to Koderma, 80 km at an average of about 76 km/h. In all, the train stands at stations for about 23 minutes; the longest halt is 10 minutes at Gaya. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.
22350 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22350 live. To see where 22350 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22350.
- Choose the date the train left Ranchi.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
To see where 22350 should be at this moment by its timetable, with the next stop and time left to Patna, open the Vande Bharat live location tool; it is a scheduled position, so use NTES for the real one.
If 22350 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.
22350 running days
22350 runs six days a week and does not run on Tuesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Ranchi. The return train 22349 runs every day except Tuesday. Check any date with the running days checker.
22350 fare
Fares for the full journey from Ranchi to Patna, one adult, General quota, with the meal. These are IRCTC fares as listed on erail.in and matched against its fare calculator, checked on 12 November 2026. The no-food price is not shown because we do not have the meal charge for this train.
| Class | Fare with meal |
|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,190 |
| EC | ₹2,125 |
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 22350
Book 22350 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search RNC 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 22350 leaves Ranchi.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Ranchi.
- First chart: prepared by 06:15 on the day of departure, for a 16:15 departure from Ranchi. 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.
22350 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22350 leaves Ranchi at 16:15 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 16:15 three days before, 25% of the fare until 16:15 the day before, 50% until 08:15 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22350 fall at 16:15 two days before, 04:15 on the day of departure and 12:15 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22350 coach position and classes
22350 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 22350
Meals on 22350 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 22349
22349 runs the other way, from Patna at 07:00 to Ranchi at 13:05, in 6 h 5 min, and runs every day except Tuesday.
The Patna – Ranchi Vande Bharat Express (22349 / 22350) guide covers every train, stop and fare on this route.
22350 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22350?
22350 leaves Ranchi (RNC) at 16:15.
What time does 22350 reach Patna?
22350 reaches Patna Jn (PNBE) at 22:10, after 5 h 55 min.
How can I check the running status of 22350?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22350 and the date the train left Ranchi to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22350 run?
Every day except Tuesday, counted from its departure from Ranchi.
How many stops does 22350 have?
6 stops between Ranchi and Patna: Mesra, Barka Kana, Hazaribagh Town, Koderma, Gaya, Jehanabad.
What is the fare of 22350?
For the full journey, ₹1,190 in CC, ₹2,125 in EC (IRCTC fares via erail.in, 12 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 22350?
The first chart is prepared by 06:15 on the day of departure, and the final chart about 30 minutes before the 16:15 departure.
What is the platform number of 22350?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Ranchi on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 22350?
22349, from Patna at 07:00 to Ranchi at 13:05.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fares listed on erail.in, 12 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.
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