Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow (Train No. 04209 / 04210) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04209 / 04210)
Train No. 04209 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow special train
Train No. 04209 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 15.20 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 19.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 10 minutes.
Train No. 04210 Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04210 Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Lucknow at 07.35 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 12.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 25 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Distance between the station is 198 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04209 from Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow special train 10-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 04210 from Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam special train 10-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
You’re asking about Kumbh Mela special trains between Prayagraj Sangam and Lucknow, especially during the Maha Kumbh 2025. Here’s what I found:
🚆 Prayagraj Sangam ⚡️ Lucknow – Kumbh Specials
Unreserved Overnight Specials (Train 04293)
- Train 04293 ran from Prayag (Prayagraj Sangam/PRG) to Lucknow NR, classified as a “Mahakumbh Special”, typically in unreserved/general class only
- Schedule: Departs around 20:20, arriving Lucknow approximately at 02:00 (~5 h 40 min journey).
- Operated 4 days a week to support the Kumbh rush
Reserved Chair‑Car Services
- The Ganga Gomti Express (14215/14216) runs daily between Prayagraj Sangam and Lucknow (~201 km, 4 h 3–4 h 25 m), offering AC Chair Car, 2nd class seating, and unreserved classes
- During Kumbh 2025, Northern Railway added an extra AC Chair Car coach to both Ganga Gomti Express and Prayagraj–Lucknow Intercity Express to meet increased demand.
Additional Kumbh Specials
- A series of special trains (e.g., 04202/04201) ran between Prayagraj Sangam and Alamnagar, then extended to Lucknow region—active on dates including Jan 27–Feb 14, and Feb 24
- Other unnamed specials (04210, 04202 etc.) also operated between Prayag and Lucknow / Jaunpur / Alamnagar as part of the Kumbh plan, filling gaps around peak days
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. / Type | Route | Service Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04293 (Unreserved) | Prayag (Sangam) → Lucknow | Overnight unreserved | ~4 days/week during Kumbh |
| 14215/14216 (Ganga Gomti Express) | Prayagraj Sangam ↔ Lucknow NR | Daily reserved seating | AC Chair Car + 2nd / Gen |
| 04202 / 04201 / 04210 etc. | Prayag Sangam → Lucknow region | Special reserved/unresv | Operated on select peak dates |
📌 Notes & Tips
- The 04293 train is useful if you’re looking for last-minute general seating, especially overnight.
- For guaranteed comfort, the Ganga Gomti Express offers daily reserved travel with AC and seating classes; availability during Kumbh improved with extra AC coaches
- The other Kumbh-special services (04202, 04210, etc.) operated on fixed festival dates—not daily—and may have limited reservation options.
- Station management at Prayagraj Sangam was temporarily closed during peak Mela days (Feb 9‑14) due to crowd pressure—check alternate boarding stations during those periods
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, special trains ran between Prayagraj Sangam and Lucknow for Kumbh Mela 2025.
- Options included overnight unreserved train 04293, plus reserved daily services like Ganga Gomti Express, supplemented with festival-only specials on select days.
- Comfort-focused travelers should opt for Ganga Gomti Express; budget travelers could use 04293.
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