Patna Metro Timings 2026 — First & Last Train Schedule
Summary: Complete daily operational timings, peak hour frequency, and first/last train schedules for all operational and upcoming Patna Metro stations across Corridor 1 (Red Line) and Corridor 2 (Blue Line).
📌 Quick Overview of Timings
- First Train (Morning): 06:00 AM (All Terminal Stations)
- Last Train (Night): 10:00 PM (All Terminal Stations)
- Peak Hours Frequency: Every 6 to 8 Minutes
- Off-Peak Hours Frequency: Every 10 to 12 Minutes
- Sunday Schedule: 07:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Operational Frequency Breakdown
| Time Slot | Classification | Train Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM | Morning Off-Peak | 10 Minutes |
| 08:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Morning Peak Hours | 6 Minutes |
| 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Daytime Normal | 8 to 10 Minutes |
| 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Evening Rush Hours | 6 Minutes |
| 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Night Service | 12 Minutes |
Station-Wise First & Last Train Timetable (स्टेशन अनुसार समय सारणी)
First train departures commence simultaneously from originating terminals at 06:00 AM. Below is the scheduled first and last train dispatch timetable for key terminal, interchange, and heavy-footfall transit stations:
| Station Name (स्टेशन) | Corridor Line | First Train (Morning) | Last Train (Night) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Junction | Blue Line / Red Line Interconnection | 06:00 AM | 10:05 PM |
| New ISBT (Terminal) | Blue Line (Corridor 2) | 06:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Danapur Cantt (Terminal) | Red Line (Corridor 1) | 06:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Khemnichak (Major Interchange) | Corridor 1 & 2 Junction | 06:10 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Gandhi Maidan | Blue Line (Underground) | 06:08 AM | 09:55 PM |
| Malahi Pakri | Blue Line (Priority Corridor) | 06:05 AM | 09:52 PM |
| Dak Bungalow | Red Line (Commercial Hub) | 06:06 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Patna Railway Station | Red Line / Blue Line Hub | 06:00 AM | 10:10 PM |
Sunday, Holiday & Festival Schedules (रविवार एवं त्योहारों का समय)
Train schedules are adjusted on weekends, national holidays, and major religious festivals in Bihar:
- Sunday Service: Metro operations begin 1 hour later at 07:00 AM, while closing at the standard 10:00 PM. Train headway is maintained at 10 to 12 minutes throughout the day.
- Chhath Puja (छठ पूजा): Special 24-hour round-the-clock or extended late-night services are scheduled during morning and evening Arghya rituals to ferry hundreds of thousands of devotees to Ganga Ghat stations (Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University).
- Diwali & Holi: On Diwali night, metro train departures terminate early at 08:00 PM. On Holi morning, metro operations remain suspended until 02:30 PM, after which regular afternoon schedules resume.
- Prakash Parv (Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti): Extended midnight services are operated between Patna Junction and Patna Sahib stations.
Important Station Entry & Ticket Counter Rules (प्रवेश एवं काउंटर नियम)
- Ticket Counter Closing Time: Physical ticket booth counters and token counters close 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the last train (09:50 PM).
- Station Entry Gate Closure: AFC entry turnstiles stop accepting new passengers 5 minutes before the last train arrives. Commuters already on the platform are permitted to board.
- Station Exit Clearance: Passengers must exit station premises within 120 minutes of entry to avoid overstay penalty charges.
Frequently Asked Questions on Patna Metro Timings (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Q1. What is the earliest morning metro train from New ISBT?
The first train departs New ISBT terminal sharp at 06:00 AM Monday through Saturday, and at 07:00 AM on Sundays.
Q2. Can I catch a metro train from Patna Junction after 10:00 PM?
The final terminating train passes Patna Junction between 10:05 PM and 10:10 PM. Passengers arriving after 10:00 PM must use existing smart cards or pre-booked mobile QR tickets as counters close at 09:50 PM.
Q3. What is the train frequency during morning and evening rush hours?
During peak commuter hours (08:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM), trains run at a frequent 6 to 8-minute headway on both corridors.