Train travel is set to become more expensive for passengers traveling from Bihar to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, and Bengaluru. The Indian Railways has announced a hike in train fares, effective from December 26, 2025. This increase will impact passengers traveling on long-distance trains from cities like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, and others in Bihar. Passengers will need to pay more for tickets on popular trains like Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Sampoorna Kranti, Bihar Sampark Kranti, Vaishali Express, Amrit Bharat, Vikramshila Express, and Garib Rath, among others.

Details of the Train Fare Hike in Bihar

According to Railway officials, the fare for journeys over 215 kilometers will increase by one paisa per kilometer for ordinary class passengers. However, the new fare hike will not affect daily commuters or those traveling short distances. Local trains and monthly season tickets (MST) will not see any changes in their fare structure. Additionally, passengers who have already booked tickets for long-distance trains will not be charged the increased fare, as the hike applies only to future bookings.

The fare increases for major long-distance routes are detailed below.

Bhagalpur to Major Cities: Increased Fares

For passengers traveling from Bhagalpur to major cities, the fares will increase as follows:

• Bhagalpur to Delhi: The ordinary class fare will rise by ₹12, from ₹330 to ₹342. The sleeper class fare will increase by ₹25, from ₹585 to ₹610, and the third AC fare will go up by ₹25, from ₹1535 to ₹1560.

• Bhagalpur to Patna: The ordinary class fare will rise by ₹2, from ₹90 to ₹92. The sleeper class fare will increase by ₹4, from ₹205 to ₹209, and the third AC fare will increase by ₹5, from ₹560 to ₹565.

• Bhagalpur to Howrah: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹4, from ₹145 to ₹149. The sleeper class fare will rise by ₹8, from ₹260 to ₹268, and the third AC fare will go up by ₹8, from ₹700 to ₹708.

• Bhagalpur to Mumbai: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹19, from ₹460 to ₹479. The sleeper class fare will go up by ₹38, from ₹785 to ₹823, and the third AC fare will increase by ₹28, from ₹2040 to ₹2068.

• Bhagalpur to Dhanbad: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹4, from ₹140 to ₹144. The sleeper class fare will increase by ₹8, from ₹250 to ₹258, and the third AC fare will rise by ₹8, from ₹680 to ₹688.

• Bhagalpur to Ranchi: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹6, from ₹180 to ₹186. The sleeper class fare will go up by ₹12, from ₹335 to ₹347, and the third AC fare will rise by ₹12, from ₹910 to ₹922.

Patna to Major Cities: Fare Hike Details

Passengers traveling from Patna to major cities will see the following fare increases:

• Patna to Delhi: The fare will increase by ₹20 for ordinary class tickets.

• Patna to Mumbai: Passengers will need to pay ₹34.12 more for tickets.

• Patna to Bengaluru: The fare will increase by ₹53.62.

• Patna to Kerala: The fare will go up by ₹55.

For example, the fare for third AC on the Rajendra Nagar to New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express will increase from ₹2395 to ₹2415. Similarly, trains such as Tata Nagar-Buxar Express and Durg-Ara South Bihar Express will have a fare hike between ₹5 and ₹15 for different distances.

Detailed Fare Increases for Patna to Mumbai and Howrah

• Patna to Mumbai:

  • Sleeper class will increase from ₹730 to ₹764.

  • Third AC will rise from ₹1895 to ₹1929.

  • Second AC will increase from ₹2710 to ₹2744.

  • First AC fare will rise from ₹4571 to ₹4605.

• Patna to Howrah:

  • The fare for Vande Bharat Chair Car will increase from ₹1515 to ₹1525.

  • In the Executive Class (EC) of Vande Bharat, the fare will rise from ₹2735 to ₹2745.

  • Sleeper class will increase by ₹10, from ₹350 to ₹360.

  • The third AC fare will rise from ₹915 to ₹925.

  • The second AC fare will increase from ₹1275 to ₹1285.

Muzaffarpur to Major Cities: Fare Increases

Passengers traveling from Muzaffarpur will also see a rise in ticket prices. The new fares will be applicable from December 26, 2025.

• Muzaffarpur to Delhi: The fare for ordinary class will increase by ₹22, making it ₹316. The sleeper class fare will increase by ₹44, making it ₹572. The third AC fare will go up by ₹32, making it ₹1462.

• Muzaffarpur to Mumbai: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹36, from ₹453 to ₹489. The sleeper class fare will increase by ₹47, from ₹756 to ₹803. The third AC fare will increase by ₹46, from ₹1936 to ₹1982.

• Muzaffarpur to Howrah: The ordinary class fare will increase by ₹5, from ₹191 to ₹196. The sleeper class fare will go up by ₹10, from ₹346 to ₹356. The third AC fare will increase by ₹15, from ₹921 to ₹936.

• Muzaffarpur to Bengaluru: The ordinary class fare will rise by ₹14, from ₹597 to ₹611. The sleeper class fare will go up by ₹18, from ₹974 to ₹992. The third AC fare will increase by ₹34, from ₹2444 to ₹2478.

Impact on Passengers and Future Travel Plans

With the fare increase set to take effect on December 26, passengers traveling from Bihar to major cities should be prepared to pay more for their train tickets. Although the increase may seem modest, it will have a noticeable impact on long-distance travelers, particularly those who travel frequently. The rise in fares is expected to affect daily commuters traveling on long routes as well as tourists planning to visit Bihar in the upcoming months.

It is also important to note that while fares for local trains and monthly season tickets remain unchanged, passengers traveling on long-distance trains will face the brunt of the price hike. However, passengers who have already booked tickets before the new fares take effect will not be required to pay the increased charges, providing some relief to those who planned their travel in advance.

The fare hike by Indian Railways will undoubtedly affect passengers traveling from Bihar to various major cities. While local and short-distance commuters will be spared from the increase, long-distance travelers will need to adjust to the higher ticket prices. As the increased fares come into effect on December 26, 2025, passengers are advised to check the revised fare details and plan their travel accordingly.