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Best Trains: Patna to Lucknow

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 1 flagship trains.

Fastest Run8h 30m

Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~8h Sleep

Recommended StationsPNBE ➔ GTNR

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#1 Recommended Pick

VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

#22345

Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

6:05 AM

PATNA JN

(PNBE)

8h 30m

☀️ Daytime

2:35 PM

GOMTI NAGAR

(GTNR)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 8h 30m, arriving safely before nighttime (2:35 PM).

Originating train: Starts from PATNA JN (PNBE), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.

Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.

Classes:

ECCC

Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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Select	Train & Role	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Type / Priority	Quick Compare
	#22345VANDE BHARAT EXP 🏆 #1 RecommendedRuns Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	6:05 AM PATNA JN (PNBE)	2:35 PM GOMTI NAGAR (GTNR)	8h 30m Daytime	VANDE BHARATTier 1 Priority

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Please Note: HelpAdda recommendations are based on official scheduled timetables, travel ergonomics, and track priority. Train timings and running days are subject to Indian Railways operational revisions. Always confirm live seat availability and current running status on IRCTC or NTES before booking.

Station Navigation Advice

Which Station Should You Pick in Patna & Lucknow?

📍Boarding in Patna

Patna Junction (PNBE)Major Terminal
Main terminal in the heart of Bihar's capital
Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)Major Terminal
Modern origin terminal for Sampoorna Kranti & Rajdhani
Danapur Junction (DNR)Major Terminal
West Patna hub, bypasses city center traffic
Patliputra Junction (PPTA)Major Terminal
North-bound terminal towards North Bihar

🏁Arriving in Lucknow

Lucknow Charbagh NR (LKO)Major Terminal
Grand historic terminal, Metro connected
Lucknow Junction NER (LJN)Major Terminal
Adjacent to Charbagh, serves Pushpak & Tejas
Gomti Nagar (GTNR)Major Terminal
Modern terminal in East Lucknow, hubs Vande Bharats

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