Kumbh Mela Special Train between Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow (Train No. 04237 / 04238) 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. 04237 / 04238)
Train No. 04237 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow special train
Train No. 04237 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 14.55 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 23.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 8 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 04238 Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04238 Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Lucknow at 05.25 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 13.25 hrs and train running time between the stations 8 hour and 0 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Distance between the station is 229 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04237 from Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow special train from 10-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 04238 from Lucknow-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Here’s the confirmed information on the Kumbh Mela special trains operating between Lucknow NR (LKO) and Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
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🚆 Special Train: 04238 – Lucknow NR → Prayagraj Sangam
- Operated daily throughout the festival period (mid‑Jan to Feb 2025), providing unreserved seating (2S only) for pilgrims.
- Departure: Lucknow NR at 05:25 AM
- Arrival: Prayagraj Sangam at 13:25 PM
- Distance: ~228 km, with 32 intermediate stops including Rae Bareli—maximum halt of 5 minutes at Rae Bareli Junction
🕒 Alternate Train: 04210 – Lucknow NR → Prayagraj Sangam
- Also ran daily during the Kumbh period as a festival special, carrying only unreserved general seating.
- Departure: Lucknow NR at 07:35 AM
- Arrival: Prayagraj Sangam by 12:00 PM
- Fewer stops compared to 04238; offers faster transit via ~197 km in about 4 hours 25 minutes
📋 At-a-Glance Summary
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Dep. from LKO | Arr. at PYGS | Distance | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04238 | Lucknow NR → Prayagraj Sangam | Daily | 05:25 AM | 13:25 PM | ~228 km | ~8 h | Unreserved (2S) |
| 04210 | Lucknow NR → Prayagraj Sangam | Daily | 07:35 AM | 12:00 PM | ~197 km | ~4 h 25 m | Unreserved (2S) |
⚠️ Why These Services Were Important
- Created to manage high pilgrim demand by providing frequent, accessible transit between major UP cities—Lucknow and Prayagraj Sangam.
- Fully unreserved, accommodating flexible, last-minute travel without PNR constraints.
✅ Traveler Tips
- No reservation required—purchase a general ticket at source.
- Check live status closer to departure for possible time adjustments or diversions using NTES, RailYatri, or Trainman.
- Given unreserved nature, arrive early at departure station, especially during peak festival days.
Would you like details on the return trains (Prayagraj Sangam → Lucknow), or similar special services like between Prayagraj and Ayodhya, Varanasi, or Kanpur during the Mela? I’d be happy to fetch that too!