18640 Ranchi - Ara Express

Train Information

Key information for 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express
Train number18640
Train nameRanchi - Ara Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationRANCHI (RNC)
Departure20:45 · Day 1
Destination stationARA (ARA)
Arrival08:10 · Day 2
Total distance515 km
Journey duration11 hours 25 minutes
Scheduled stations12
Intermediate stops10
Railway zoneSouth Eastern Railway (SER)
DivisionRanchi (RNC)
Running daysMonday, Thursday, Saturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from RANCHI at 8:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, ARA on Day 2 at 8:10 AM, covering a total distance of 515 km in 11 hours 25 minutes, with 10 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express runs on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1RNCRANCHIDay 1Source20:450 km
2MURIMURI JNDay 121:4021:455 min60 km
3BKSCBOKARO STEEL CITYDay 123:0523:105 min113 km
4GMONSC BOSE J GOMODay 200:2000:255 min145 km
5KQRKODERMADay 201:2401:273 min238 km
6GAYAGAYA JNDay 203:0003:055 min314 km
7AUBRANUGRAHA N ROADDay 203:4703:492 min383 km
8DOSDEHRI ON SONEDay 204:0304:052 min400 km
9SSMSASARAMDay 204:4005:0020 min417 km
10XBKJBIKRAMGANJDay 205:2805:302 min458 km
11PIROPIRODay 205:4005:422 min476 km
12ARAARADay 208:10Destination515 km

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express starts its journey from RANCHI and terminates at ARA. The scheduled station sequence is: RANCHI, MURI JN, BOKARO STEEL CITY, NSC BOSE J GOMO, KODERMA, GAYA JN, ANUGRAHA N ROAD, DEHRI ON SONE, SASARAM, BIKRAMGANJ, PIRO, ARA.

Coach Position and Composition

18640 Ranchi - Ara Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05B1
  6. Position 06B2
  7. Position 07B3
  8. Position 08B4
  9. Position 09A1
  10. Position 10A2
  11. Position 11S1
  12. Position 12S2
  13. Position 13S3
  14. Position 14S4
  15. Position 15S5
  16. Position 16S6
  17. Position 17S7
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05B1
06B2
07B3
08B4
09A1
10A2
11S1
12S2
13S3
14S4
15S5
16S6
17S7
18GEN
19GEN
20SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,225
Child fare
₹590
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,645
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,010
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹865
Child fare
₹415
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,180
Child Tatkal fare
₹730
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹330
Child fare
₹165
Adult Tatkal fare
₹430
Child Tatkal fare
₹270
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹155
Child fare
₹80

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express departs from RANCHI at 8:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express terminates at ARA (ARA).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-B1-B2-B3-B4-A1-A2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express covers a total distance of 515 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express operates on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express has 10 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.