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Sealdah to Ballia Trains

Q: What classes are available on Sealdah to Ballia trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

4 direct trains between Sealdah (SDAH) and Ballia (BUI) — fastest covers it in 12h 40m, cheapest from ₹395.

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4Total trains

1Run daily

675km

12h 40mFastest

₹395From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take KOAA GCT EXPRES (12h 40m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹395. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
13105	SDAH BUI EXPRES	13:40	05:30	15h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13121	KOAA GCT EXPRES	20:05	08:45	12h 40m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
15049	PURBANCHAL EXP	14:35	03:53	13h 18m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Sun
13137	KOAA AMH EXPRES	11:25	03:09	15h 44m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Sealdah to Ballia?

There are 4 direct trains between Sealdah (SDAH) and Ballia (BUI), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Sealdah to Ballia?

KOAA GCT EXPRES (13121) is the fastest, covering the route in 12h 40m (675 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Sealdah to Ballia?

The lowest base fare is ₹395 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Sealdah to Ballia?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Sealdah to Ballia trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.