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No Train Ticket for Chhath to Bihar? Follow These Alternative Routes to Travel Cheaply.
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:12
No Train Ticket for Chhath to Bihar? Follow These Alternative Routes to Travel Cheaply.
- •Trains from Delhi-NCR to Bihar have heavy waiting lists for Chhath, and flight fares have surged significantly.
- •Passengers failing to secure direct tickets can reach their destinations by traveling in stages via intermediate cities.
- •Travelers heading to Patna can use Lucknow and Kanpur as transit points to catch connecting trains, buses, or taxis.
- •Gorakhpur serves as an ideal transit hub for reaching North Bihar districts like Muzaffarpur, Siwan, and Darbhanga.
- •Varanasi and Prayagraj offer great transit options for travelers heading towards South Bihar cities like Buxar, Ara, and Gaya.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, the Chhath festival will be celebrated from November 13 to November 16.
If direct tickets are unavailable, you can travel in stages by breaking your journey through intermediate transit cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, or Prayagarj using alternative buses, trains, or taxis.
Major bus services are available from terminals such as Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi-NCR, along with pickup points near Akshardham and Chilla Border for private buses.
