Private train between Amritsar and Faizabad time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Amritsar and Faizabad
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Amritsar and Faizabad
Private train will leave Amritsar at 0500 hrs Wednesday, Sunday, Friday and arrive Faizabad at 2215 hrs and train running time between the station 17:15 hrs
Private train will leave Faizabad at 0500 hrs Thursday, Monday, Saturday and arrive Amritsar at 2100 hrs and train running time between the station 16:00 hrs
Distance between Amritsar and Faizabad Railway Station is 977 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Tri weekly
I wasn’t able to find any private (PPP) train specifically operating between Amritsar (ASR) and Faizabad (FD). While some sources mention a potential private service on this route, there’s no current operational timetable or fare information available online.
However, there are several regular Indian Railways trains available between Amritsar Junction (ASR) and Faizabad Junction (FD) that run weekly and offer decent connectivity.
Contents
Train Options (Amritsar → Faizabad)
Fastest & Cheapest
- 18104 – Amritsar–Tatanagar Jallianwala Bagh Express
- Departs: 12:45 from Amritsar
- Arrives: ~05:10 at Faizabad (via Ayodhya Cantt)
- Duration: ~16 h 25 m (covers ~976 km)
- Fare: Starts at ~₹485 (Cheapest available)
Other Notable Services
- 12318 – Akal Takhat Express
- Departs: 05:55
- Arrives: ~22:11
- Journey Time: ~16 h 16 m
- Duration & departure times vary by source, but this train is also noted as among the fastest.
- 15934 – Amritsar–Natsinghpur Express (ASR NTSK EXP)
- Departs: Around 15:40
- Arrival: ~09:45 next day
- Duration: ~18 h 05 m
- Frequency: Weekly
- 04630 – ASR TATA SPL (Special service)
- Departs: 12:45
- Frequency & arrival details vary; considered fastest by some platforms.
- Other Weekly Trains
- KIR Summer Special (05735): ~15 h 55 m
- DBG Summer Spl (04608) & ASR CPR SPL (05050): ~18–20 h range
Summary Table
| Train Name / Number | Departure (ASR) | Arrival (FD/Ayodhya region) | Duration | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18104 – Jallianwala Bagh Express | 12:45 | ~05:10 next day | ~16 h 25 m | Daily | Fastest, cheapest (~₹485) |
| 12318 – Akal Takhat Express | 05:55 | ~22:11 | ~16 h 16 m | Weekly | Very fast |
| 15934 – ASR NTSK Express | ~15:40 | ~09:45 next day | ~18 h 05 m | Weekly | Mid-speed option |
| KIR Summer Special (05735) | 13:25 | ~05:20 next day | ~15 h 55 m | Weekly | Fast special train |
| DBG Summer Special (04608) | ~20:10 | ~14:15 next day | ~18 h 05 m | Weekly | Special service |
Note on Distance: Travel distance ranges between ~919 km to 1,019 km depending on routing
Fare Estimates
- Sleeper (SL): ~₹460–550
- 3A (AC 3-Tier): ~₹1,200–5,500
- 2A (AC 2-Tier): ~₹1,800–7,500
- 1A (First AC): ~₹3,100–12,000
These are broadly consistent across Indian Railways routes of similar distance.
Route Overview
These trains typically traverse:
Amritsar → Jalandhar → Ludhiana → Ambala → Saharanpur → Moradabad → Bareilly → Shahjahanpur → Lucknow → Ayodhya → Faizabad
Final Thoughts & Next Steps
- No private PPP train is currently verified between Amritsar and Faizabad.
- Best overall choice: 18104 Jallianwala Bagh Express—fast, cost-effective, likely daily.
- For fastest option: Look into 12318 Akal Takhat Express (~16 h 16 m).
- Prefer flexibility: Pick based on preferred departure time or availability on specific days.
Would you like help checking seat availability or booking for your preferred date and class? Let me know your travel date, class (e.g., Sleeper, 3A), or timing preference—I’ll be happy to assist!