Introduced in 2003, Mahabodhi Express runs between
New Delhi Railway Station and
Gaya Junction Railway Station in
Bihar. (‘Mahabodhi’ means ‘the Great Enlightened.’ The reference is to Siddhartha (Buddha) who had his spiritual enlightenment at Gaya.) Main towns on the way are
Kanpur,
Allahabad, Mughal Sarai and Chandauli. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 993 km. Third A/C and sleeper class coaches are available.
Train number 2397:
Gaya to
New Delhi, leaves Gaya at 14:10 hrs.
Train number 2398: New Delhi to Gaya, leaves New Delhi at 14:10 hrs.
Base fare:
Class IIIA – Rs 960.00
Class SL – Rs 361.00
