Kumbh Mela Special Train between Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04243 / 04244) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04243 / 04244)
Train No. 04243 Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur special train
Train No. 04243 Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 16.40 hrs & will reach Jaunpur at 22.10 hrs and train running time between the stations 5 hour and 30 minutes.
Train No. 04244 Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04244 Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Jaunpur at 06.45 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 11.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 15 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur Distance between the station is 111 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04243 from Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur special train from 10-01-2025 to 14-03-2025
Train No: 04244 from Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Here’s the confirmed information on the Prayagraj Sangam ↔ Jaunpur Junction Maha Kumbh Special trains (both directions) that operated during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚆 Prayagraj Sangam → Jaunpur Junction (Train No. 04210C)
- Operated as unreserved Maha Kumbh Mela special trains between Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) and Jaunpur Junction (JNU)—served multiple periods during the festival (e.g., 27–31 Jan, 1–5 Feb, and 10–14 Feb 2025)
- Departure from PYGS: ~11:15 AM; Arrival at JNU: ~14:00–17:00 depending on day; Journey distance: ~112 km; Duration: ~2 h 45 minutes; making 5–7 halts en-route
- Available daily during the designated periods with unreserved seating (General 2S), no catering
🚂 Jaunpur Junction → Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04209C / 04244)
- Return special train numbered 04209C (sometimes listed as 04244 for Magh Mela) operating daily during the same blocks
- Departs Jaunpur Jn around 14:15, Arrives at Prayagraj Sangam by ~17:15; covering ~110–111 km in ~4 h 15 min with ~19 station stops
- Unreserved general seating, designed for high pilgrim capacity
📋 At-a-Glance Table
| Train No. | Origin → Destination | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04210C | Prayagraj Sangam → Jaunpur | ~11:15 AM | ~14:00–17:00 | 112 km | ~2 h 45 m | Unreserved (2S) |
| 04209C / 04244 | Jaunpur → Prayagraj Sangam | ~14:15 | ~17:15 | ~111 km | ~4 h 15 m | Unreserved (2S) |
✅ Why These Services Were Introduced
- These trains formed part of Northern Railway’s ring-route pilgrim specials to support traffic management across Prayagraj‑Jaunpur‑Ayodhya during Kumbh
- Allowed travelers to board with general tickets without reservations, easing last-minute pilgrim movement during peak festival periods
🧭 Travel Tips
- No reservation required—purchase a general ticket at the station before boarding.
- Charts were prepared 3–4 hours before departure, minor time adjustments possible—track live running status via NTES, IRCTC apps, Trainman, or RailYatri.
- Due to Prayagraj Sangam station congestion, some trains were diverted or terminated at Phaphamau Junction toward the end of the mela period (e.g., after 28 Feb 2025)
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