Trains from Lucknow to Kolkata
Lucknow to Kolkata is 985 km by rail. 5 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 12358 Durgiana Express at 15 hr 20 min. The most punctual is the 12318 Akal Takhat Express, on time (within 15 min) on 54% of days, typically 4 min late. 1 runs every day, leaving between 14:30 and 20:15.
- Departures
- 14:30 – 20:15
- Fare from
- ₹535
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 54% on time
- 12318 Akal Takhat Express
- Daily trains
- 1 of 5
Trains and seats
- 13168Agra Cantt–Kolkata Express14:3018 hr 20 min08:50+1 arrives the next day
LKO — KOAA · 985 km · Mail/Express
Checking seats - 13152Kolkata Express17:1022 hr 30 min15:40+1 arrives the next day
LKO — KOAA · 1,007 km · Mail/Express
Checking seats - 12318Akal Takhat Express20:1518 hr 35 min14:50+1 arrives the next day
LKO — KOAA · 1,046 km · Superfast
Checking seats - 12326Gurumukhi Express20:1518 hr 35 min14:50+1 arrives the next day
LKO — KOAA · 1,046 km · Superfast
Checking seats - 12358Durgiana Express20:1515 hr 20 min11:35+1 arrives the next day
LKO — KOAA · 986 km · Superfast · fastest
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Kolkata · year to November 2026
- 12318 Akal Takhat ExpressMost punctualtypically 4 min late at Kolkata54%
- typically 5 min late at Kolkata53%
- typically 15 min late at Kolkata50%
- typically 51 min late at Kolkata38%
- typically 38 min late at Kolkata25%
Fares
Estimated for 985 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹535 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹1,276 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹1,370 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹1,922 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹3,208 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Superfast pricing · not every train carries every class