Private train between Prayagraj and Puri time table, route, train no., frequency and fare
Private train between Prayagraj and Puri
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Prayagraj and Puri
Private train will leave Prayagraj at 1400 hrs Friday and arrive Puri at 1030 hrs and train running time between the station 20:30 hrs
Private train will leave Puri at 1400 hrs Saturday and arrive Prayagraj at 1050 hrs and train running time between the station 20:50 hrs
Distance between Prayagraj and Puri Railway Station is 1162 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Weekly
There is no operational privately-run (PPP) passenger train between Prayagraj (PRYJ) and Puri. Any timetable or route you might have come across—like departures at 14:00 on Fridays or returns at 10:50 on Saturdays—is purely theoretical and hasn’t been launched on the ground.
Indian Railways Services on Prayagraj ↔ Puri Route
Here’s a consolidated overview of the actual trains currently operating on this route, along with their timetables, frequencies, and fare details:
| Train | Frequency | Departure (Prayagraj) | Arrival (Puri) | Journey Time | Fare (SL / 3A / 2A / 1A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purushottam Express (12802) | Daily | 07:00 | 05:25 (next day) | ~22h 25m | SL: ~₹575 · 3A: ~₹1,505 · 2A: ~₹2,150 · 1A: ~₹3,640 |
| Nandankanan Express (12816) | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | 16:05 | 14:00 (next day) | ~21h 55m (fastest) | SL: ~₹560 · 3A: ~₹1,470 · 2A: ~₹2,100 · 1A: ~₹3,545 ) |
| ANVT–Puri Express (18428) | Monday (Weekly) | 00:25 | 23:55 (same day) | ~23h 30m | SL: ~₹530 · 3A: ~₹1,425 · 2A: ~₹2,050 · 1A: ~₹3,465 |
| Gwalior–Puri Holi Special (01929) | Friday (Weekly) | 20:10 | 20:15 (next day) | ~24h 05m | Fares vary |
Quick Highlights
- Fastest train: Nandankanan Express, ~21h 55m journey.
- Cheapest option: ANVT–Puri Express, Sleeper tickets start at around ₹530.
- Most frequent: Purushottam Express, runs daily.
- Availability: Reliable seat and fare data, like:
- Nandankanan Express: SL – ₹560, 3A – ₹1,470, 2A – ₹2,100, 1A – ₹3,545
Final Takeaway
- No private or PPP-operated train connects Prayagraj and Puri.
- You can choose between daily and weekly Indian Railways services, depending on speed, frequency, and budget.
- For the fastest travel, opt for Nandankanan Express.
- For daily flexibility, go with Purushottam Express.
- For cost-conscious travelers, ANVT–Puri Express offers the most affordable Sleeper fare.
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