Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 1 rajdhani train runs from Patna to Katihar Jn - DBRT RAJDHANI (12424).

Patna to Katihar Jn DBRT RAJDHANI (12424) departs from Danapur station (DNR) at 03:48 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 09:35. This train has 5 stoppages. Patna to Katihar Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.1525 in First AC, Rs.855 in Second AC and Rs.625 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 2 sampark-kranti trains run from Patna to Katihar Jn - NDLS SCL EXP (14038) and PORVOTR S KRNTI (22450).

Patna to Katihar Jn NDLS SCL EXP (14038) departs from Patliputra station (PPTA) at 14:00 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 19:35. This train has 0 stoppages. Patna to Katihar Jn sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1175 in First AC, Rs.710 in Second AC, Rs.505 in Third AC and Rs.200 in Sleeper for this train.

Patna to Katihar Jn PORVOTR S KRNTI (22450) departs from Patliputra station (PPTA) at 14:00 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 19:35. This train has 0 stoppages. Patna to Katihar Jn sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1255 in First AC, Rs.760 in Second AC, Rs.555 in Third AC and Rs.230 in Sleeper for this train.