Private train between Lucknow and SVDK-Katra time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Lucknow and SVDK-Katra time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Lucknow and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Lucknow and SVDK-Katra

Private train will leave Lucknow at 2105 hrs Daily and arrive SVDK-Katra at 1530 hrs and train running time between the station 18:25 hrs

Private train will leave SVDK-Katra at 2130 hrs Daily and arrive Lucknow at 1430 hrs and train running time between the station 18:00 hrs

Distance between Lucknow and SVDK-Katra Railway Station is 1055 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Daily

There is no operational private (PPP) or IRCTC-run private train service between Lucknow (LKO) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)—any such listing would be indicative only and not currently active.

Real Indian Railways Services: Lucknow → SVDK (Katra)

Here are confirmed train options running this popular pilgrimage route:

Fastest & Most Frequent Trains

  • Begampura Express (12237)
    • Departs: 17:40 from Lucknow
    • Arrives: 10:50 at Katra (next day)
    • Duration: ~17 h 10 m, runs daily
    • Archna Express (12355)
    • Departs: 17:20 (Tue & Sat)
    • Arrives: 10:20 next day
    • Duration: ~17 h 00 m — fastest option

Cheapest Option

  • KOAA Jat Express (13151)
    • Departs: 11:50, arrives 08:50 (next day)
    • Duration: ~21 h, runs daily
    • Starting fare: ~₹490

Other Notable Services

Several weekly trains also connect Lucknow to Katra:

  • Humsafar Express (22317) — Departs 06:15, journey ~17 h (Tue)
  • GCT SVDK Express (14611) — Departs 17:25 on Fridays, ~19 h duration
  • Amarnath Express variants, Lohit Express, etc., offering choices across the week

Schedule at a Glance

Train Name Train No. Departs LKO Arrives SVDK Duration Frequency Notable
Archna Express 12355 17:20 10:20 ~17 h Tue, Sat Fastest
Begampura Express 12237 17:40 10:50 ~17 h 10 m Daily Most frequent
KOAA Jat Express 13151 11:50 08:50 ~21 h Daily Cheapest
Humsafar Express 22317 06:15 23:25 ~17 h 10 m Tue Premium coaches
Additional Weeklies Various Varies Varies ~17–19 h Weekly More options

Route & Distance

  • The rail distance is approximately 977–985 km, depending on the route.
  • Travel time generally ranges from 17 to 21 hours across options.

Fare Overview (Approximate)

Typical fare ranges by class:

  • 1A: ₹2,900–₹3,200
  • 2A: ₹1,700–₹1,900
  • 3A: ₹1,200–₹1,400
  • Sleeper (SL): ₹500–₹600
  • Unreserved/Ganeral: ~₹600–₹700 (KOAA Jat Express sl price ~₹490)

Summary

  • Private train? None operational.
  • Fastest routes: Archna Express (~17h) and Begampura Express (daily).
  • Cheapest daily choice: KOAA Jat Express (~₹490).
  • Premium comfort: Humsafar Express and other sleeper/AC trains available.

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