Train · 18640

Ranchi - Ara Express

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12 halts · 517 km

From → To

Ranchi → Ara

RNC → ARA

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Ranchi	RNC	—	20:45:00	0
2	Muri	MURI	21:40:00	21:45:00	62
3	Bokaro Steel City	BKSC	23:05:00	23:10:00	115
4	Gomoh Jn	GMO	00:20:00	00:25:00	147
5	Koderma	KQR	01:24:00	01:27:00	240
6	Gaya Jn	GAYA	03:00:00	03:05:00	316
7	Anugraha Narayan Road	AUBR	03:47:00	03:49:00	385
8	Dehri On Sone	DOS	04:03:00	04:05:00	402
9	Sasaram	SSM	04:40:00	05:00:00	419
10	Bikramganj	XBKJ	05:28:00	05:30:00	460
11	Piro	PIRO	05:40:00	05:42:00	478
12	Ara	ARA	08:10:00	—	517

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Ranchi - Ara Express timetable.

Muri MURI Bokaro Steel City BKSC Gomoh Jn GMO Koderma KQR Gaya Jn GAYA Anugraha Narayan Road AUBR Dehri On Sone DOS Sasaram SSM

Travel options between Ranchi ↔ Ara

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Other trains via Ara (ARA)

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MBI UDN SUMM SPL

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Mumbai LTT - Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express

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Pune - Supaul Express

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Frequently asked questions about train 18640

Q1 What is the route of Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express?

Train 18640 runs from Ranchi (RNC) to Ara (ARA), covering a total distance of 517 km via 12 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 18640 originate?

Train 18640 starts from Ranchi (RNC) and departs at 20:45.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express?

Train 18640 terminates at Ara (ARA), arriving at 08:10 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express have?

Train 18640 has 12 bookable halts including the origin (RNC) and destination (ARA).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 18640 run?

Train 18640 runs on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 18640?

Train 18640 covers a total distance of 517 km from Ranchi to Ara.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 18640?

Train 18640 takes approximately 11 hours 25 minutes from Ranchi to Ara — departs at 20:45 and arrives at 08:10 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 18640?

Train 18640 runs at an average speed of about 45 km/h, covering 517 km in approximately 11 hours 25 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 18640?

18640 Ranchi - Ara Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 18640's route?

The longest halt on train 18640 is at Sasaram (SSM) for 20 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 18640 after Ranchi?

After leaving Ranchi, train 18640 makes its first halt at Muri (MURI), arriving at 21:40.

Q12 What time does train 18640 reach Anugraha Narayan Road?

Train 18640 arrives at Anugraha Narayan Road (AUBR) at 03:47 on day 2 and departs at 03:49.

Q13 What time does train 18640 reach Ara?

Train 18640 arrives at Ara (ARA) at 08:10 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 18640 a daily train?

No, train 18640 does not run daily. It operates on 3 day(s) per week: Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

Q15 What is the train number for Ranchi - Ara Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Ranchi - Ara Express is 18640.