26501 Vande Bharat Express: Patliputra to Gorakhpur
Train 26501 is the Vande Bharat Express from Patliputra (PPTA) to Gorakhpur Jn (GKP). It leaves Patliputra at 15:30 and reaches Gorakhpur at 22:30 the same day, covering 384 km in 7 h with 8 stops on the way. It runs every day except Saturday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 26502, which leaves Gorakhpur at 05:40.
Every stop, start to finish
- 15:30 leaves Patliputra
- 22:30 reaches Gorakhpur
- 7 h journey
- 384 km 8 stops on the way
- 15:30Patliputra
- 16:08Hajipur
- 17:05Muzaffarpur
- 18:15Bapudm Motihari
- 18:35Sagauli
- 18:53Bettiah
- 19:37Narkatiaganj
- 20:15Bagaha
- 21:40Kaptanganj
- 22:30Gorakhpur
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
26501 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 26501 time table, from Patliputra to Gorakhpur Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Patliputra.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patliputra | PPTA | Starts | 15:30 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Hajipur | HJP | 16:06 | 16:08 | 2 min | 1 | 21 |
| Muzaffarpur | MFP | 17:00 | 17:05 | 5 min | 1 | 75 |
| Bapudm Motihari | BMKI | 18:13 | 18:15 | 2 min | 1 | 154 |
| Sagauli | SGL | 18:33 | 18:35 | 2 min | 1 | 176 |
| Bettiah | BTH | 18:51 | 18:53 | 2 min | 1 | 198 |
| Narkatiaganj | NKE | 19:35 | 19:37 | 2 min | 1 | 234 |
| Bagaha | BUG | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2 min | 1 | 276 |
| Kaptanganj | CPJ | 21:38 | 21:40 | 2 min | 1 | 345 |
| Gorakhpur | GKP | 22:30 | Ends | – | 1 | 384 |
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.
26501 route and stops
26501 stops at 8 stations between Patliputra and Gorakhpur: Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Bapudm Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Kaptanganj. Leaving Patliputra at 15:30, 26501 runs 21 km to Hajipur, arriving at 16:06 after 36 min. From Hajipur it covers 54 km to Muzaffarpur in 52 min, arriving at 17:00. From Muzaffarpur it covers 79 km to Bapudm Motihari in 1 h 8 min, arriving at 18:13. From Bapudm Motihari it covers 22 km to Sagauli in 18 min, arriving at 18:33. From Sagauli it covers 22 km to Bettiah in 16 min, arriving at 18:51. From Bettiah it covers 36 km to Narkatiaganj in 42 min, arriving at 19:35. From Narkatiaganj it covers 42 km to Bagaha in 36 min, arriving at 20:13. From Bagaha it covers 69 km to Kaptanganj in 1 h 23 min, arriving at 21:38. The last stretch, 39 km from Kaptanganj, takes 50 min and ends at Gorakhpur at 22:30.
Over the whole 384 km the average speed is about 55 km/h, including stops. The longest and fastest run without a stop is Muzaffarpur to Bapudm Motihari, 79 km at an average of about 70 km/h. In all, the train stands at stations for about 19 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Muzaffarpur. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.
26501 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 26501 live. To see where 26501 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 26501.
- Choose the date the train left Patliputra.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 26501 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.
26501 running days
26501 runs six days a week and does not run on Saturday. The running day is the day the train leaves Patliputra. The return train 26502 runs every day except Saturday. Check any date with the running days checker.
26501 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 26501. 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 26501
Book 26501 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search PPTA to GKP, 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 26501 leaves Patliputra.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Patliputra.
- First chart: prepared by 05:30 on the day of departure, for a 15:30 departure from Patliputra. The final chart is made at least 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.
26501 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 26501 leaves Patliputra at 15:30 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 15:30 three days before, 25% of the fare until 15:30 the day before, 50% until 07:30 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 26501 fall at 15:30 two days before, 03:30 on the day of departure and 11:30 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
26501 coach position and classes
26501 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. A Vande Bharat Express Chair Car train has 8, 16 or 20 coaches: CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end), and EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout with rotating seats. Indian Railways does not publish a fixed coach order for each train, so check the coach guidance boards on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach will stop. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 26501
Meals on 26501 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 26502
26502 runs the other way, from Gorakhpur at 05:40 to Patliputra at 12:45, in 7 h 5 min, and runs every day except Saturday. Together, 26501 and 26502 make the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express pair.
All Vande Bharat trains and their timings are in the Vande Bharat train timings list, and every route in the route list.
26501 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 26501?
26501 leaves Patliputra (PPTA) at 15:30.
What time does 26501 reach Gorakhpur?
26501 reaches Gorakhpur Jn (GKP) at 22:30, after 7 h.
How can I check the running status of 26501?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 26501 and the date the train left Patliputra to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 26501 run?
Every day except Saturday, counted from its departure from Patliputra.
How many stops does 26501 have?
8 stops between Patliputra and Gorakhpur: Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Bapudm Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Kaptanganj.
When is the chart prepared for 26501?
The first chart is prepared by 05:30 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 15:30 departure.
What is the platform number of 26501?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Patliputra on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 26501?
26502, from Gorakhpur at 05:40 to Patliputra at 12:45.
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.