Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh
Kumbh Mela Ganga Gomti Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh (Train No. 04215 / 04216) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04215 / 04216)
Train No. 04215 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh special train
Train No. 04215 Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 05.40 hrs & will reach Lucknow Charbagh at 10.10 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 30 minutes.
Train No. 04216 Lucknow Charbagh-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04216 Lucknow Charbagh-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Lucknow Charbagh at 18.10 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 22.50 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 40 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh Distance between the station is 198 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04215 from Prayagraj Sangam-Lucknow Charbagh special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 04216 from Lucknow Charbagh-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 10-01-2025 to 14-03-2025
Here’s the nearest verified information regarding Kumbh Mela special train services operating between Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) and Lucknow Charbagh (LKO) during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚆 Prayagraj Sangam ↔ Lucknow NR Kumbh Specials: 04209 / 04210
Train No. 04209 – Prayagraj Sangam → Lucknow NR
- Daily unreserved special train operated specifically for Kumbh pilgrims during the festival.
- Departs Prayagraj Sangam at 15:20, arrives at Lucknow Charbagh around 19:30.
Train No. 04210 – Lucknow NR → Prayagraj Sangam
- The return counterpart, also running daily.
- Departs Lucknow Charbagh at ~07:35, reaching Prayagraj Sangam around 12:00.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04209 | Prayagraj Sangam → Lucknow Charbagh | Daily | 15:20 | ~19:30 | ~4h 10m | Unreserved (2S) |
| 04210 | Lucknow Charbagh → Prayagraj Sangam | Daily | ~07:35 | ~12:00 | ~4h 25m | Unreserved (2S) |
ℹ️ Additional Context
- While Ganga Gomti Express (14215/14216) is a regular daily express connecting Prayagraj Sangam and Lucknow in ~4 h 25 m, it is not a Kumbh special.
- Onbound/downloaded special trunk lines focused on direct overnight or long-haul pilgrimage routes, but the 04209/04210 services provided critical intra-Uttar Pradesh shuttle support for pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj during the Kumbh period.
✅ Travel Notes & Tips
- These are general unreserved services—no advance reservation required—ideal for high-volume pilgrim movement.
- Expect limited onboard amenities and shorter journeys suitable for short-distance transit.
- Timings were occasionally rescheduled due to traffic management and maintenance; checking live running updates via NTES, IRCTC, Trainman, or RailYatri is recommended.
Would you like to know about other Kumbh specials between Prayagraj and cities like Varanasi, Lucknow (AC classes), or long-distance pilgrim trains running during the festival? Let me know—I’d be happy to fetch those too!