Special train between Pune-Lucknow
Special train between Pune-Lucknow
Special train between Pune-Lucknow (Train No. 01407 / 01408) time table, route, frequency and fare
Pune-Lucknow Weekly specials (12 trips)
Train No. 01407 Weekly special will leave Pune at 22.00 hrs on every Tuesday from 20.10.2025 to 24.11.2025 and arrive Lucknow at 02.40 hrs on third day.
Train No. 01408 Weekly special will leave Lucknow at 06.30 hrs on every Thursday from 22.10.2025 to 26.11.2025and arrive Pune at 11.05 hrs next day.
Halts and timings as per regular train No. 11407 / 11408 Pune-Lucknow Express
Composition: One AC-2 Tier, 4 AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper class and 6 second class seating
Here’s the latest reliable info on special trains between Pune (PUNE) and Lucknow (LJN):
Contents
🚩 1. Festival Special (Weekly Superfast)
- Train 02099 — Pune–Lucknow Jn Weekly SF Special Fare
- Runs: Every Tuesday
- Departure: 10:45 AM from Pune Jn → Arrival at Lucknow Ne at ~1:15 PM next day
- Duration: ~26 h 30 m
- Distance: ~1,475 km with around 12–13 stops
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S; includes general, Tatkal quotas and pantry unavailable
🚆 2. Regular Express Trains (Not Special)
You also have consistent weekly express options:
- 11407 – Pune–Lucknow Jn Express
- Runs: Every Tuesday
- Departs: 10:00 PM; Arrives at 00:50 AM two days later (about 26 h 50 m)
- Distance: ~1,475 km across 15 hauls
- Classes: 2A, 3A, SL, General (pantry available)
- 12103 – Pune–Lucknow Superfast Express
- Runs: Weekly (day unclear), departs ~11:20 AM from Pune
- Duration: ~26 h (earliest arrival)
- Regarded as the fastest among the three routes
- 15030 – Pune–Gorakhpur Express also stops at Lucknow, runs Saturdays, but travel duration ~26 h 45 m
📋 Comparison Table
| Train / Status | Train No. | Frequency | Dep (Pune) | Arr (Lucknow) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special | 02099 | Tue (weekly) | 10:45 AM | ~1:15 PM next day | ~26 h 30 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| Regular Express | 11407 | Tue (weekly) | 22:00 | ~00:50 (+2 nights) | ~26 h 50 m | 2A, 3A, SL, Gen + pantry |
| Fastest Regular Superfast | 12103 | Weekly | ~11:20 AM | ~1:30 PM next day | ~26 h | 2A, 3A, SL, General |
✅ Tips & Travel Notes
- Train 02099 (Special Fare) is active weekly and offers a slightly faster option than the regular 11407. However, it might lack onboard catering and waits longer for confirmations as only available ticket quotas likely include general and Tatkal.
- The 12103 Superfast Express, while not a special fare train, is considered the quickest and most punctual option among the three.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance via IRCTC. Tatkal and general quotas apply; special fare trains tend to sell out quickly, especially during festival seasons.
- Special trains may face delays due to lower operational priority; plan some buffer time accordingly.
✅ Recommendations
- Prefer 02099 if you seek a slightly shorter run and don’t mind fewer onboard services—but be sure it’s currently active and confirm via IRCTC.
- Use 12103 Pune–Lucknow Superfast Express if punctuality and fastest transit are your priority.
- 11407 is a reliable alternative with onboard catering and regularly scheduled weekly service.
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