Kumbh Mela Special Train between Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh
Kumbh Mela Yoga Special Train between Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh (Train No. 09031 / 09032) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Ahmedabad (Train No. 09031 / 09032)
Train No. 09031 Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh special train
Train No. 09031 Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special train will leave from (Daily) Ahmedabad at 10.55 hrs & will reach Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 12.30 hrs and train running time between the station 25 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 09032 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Ahmedabad special train
Similarly, Train No. 09032 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Ahmedabad Special train will leave from (Daily) Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 14.50 hrs & will reach Ahmedabad at 15.40 hrs and train running time between the station 24 hour and 50 minutes.
Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Distance between the station is 1228 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 09031 from Ahmedabad-Yog Nagari Rishikesh special train 11-01-2025
Train No: 09032 from Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Ahmedabad special train 12-01-2025
Indian Railways does operate a special train service between Ahmedabad and Yog Nagari Rishikesh, designated Train Nos. 09031/09032 Ahmedabad–Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special, often linked to pilgrimage and festival needs like the Kumbh Mela
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🚆 Train Details
- Train 09031 departs from Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) at 10:55 AM and arrives at Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) the next day around 12:30 PM, covering approximately 1,226 km with stops at about 43 stations
- Train 09032 runs the return leg, departing Yog Nagari Rishikesh around 2:50 PM, arriving at Ahmedabad the following day at ~3:40 PM
- The service runs daily, including the festival period
- Coaches typically include AC 1st, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General, matching demand for long-haul pilgrimage train service
🕉️ Relation to Kumbh Mela
Although this train does not directly run into Prayagraj, it provides transit between Ahmedabad and Rishikesh, known respectively as home to a major regional Jain pilgrimage center and the spiritual town of Rishikesh, sometimes referred to colloquially as “Yog Nagari”. It’s not one of the hundreds of special services to Prayagraj itself, but many travelers for Kumbh Mela often travel via this service en route to the event or Rishikesh as a pre-/post-Mela destination
📅 Festival Train Context
- For the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj (Jan 13 – Feb 26, 2025), Indian Railways ran over 3,000 special trains, including long-distance trains from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj with multiple runs in January–February 2025 . For example, Train Nos. 09413/09414 connected Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) to Banaras, running on 16th Jan, 5th/9th/14th/18th Feb 2025 and return on respective following days
- Those services were specifically linked to Kumbh, while the 09031/32 appears to be a year-round express/pilgrimage special, likely extended or continued during the Mela period for wider connectivity.
✅ Quick Summary
| Train Nos. | Route | Departure ADI → Arrival YNRK | Class & Frequency | Relation to Kumbh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09031 / 09032 | Ahmedabad ↔ Yog Nagari Rishikesh | 10:55 → ~12:30 next day | AC‑1, AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General; Daily service | Pilgrimage special; frequently runs, including during Mela |
| 09413 / 09414 etc. | Ahmedabad → Prayagraj (Banaras) | Various January/February dates | AC & Sleeper coaches on special runs | Directly Kumbh‑linked special |
🔎 Tips for Booking & Travel
- Visit IRCTC for real-time ticket availability and current schedules.
- Check running status and coach composition details via apps or railway enquiries—these can change season‑wise.
- If you’re visiting Prayagraj for the Kumbh, look for specific Kumbh special trains with distinct train numbers (e.g. 09413/09414 etc) via IRCTC.
- If your destination is Rishikesh (Yog Nagari), then 09031/32 Yoga Special Express remains a regular and reliable option.
Let me know if you need help checking ticket availability for a specific date during Mela or guidance planning your multi-stop pilgrimage via Ahmedabad–Rishikesh–Prayagraj!