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Lucknow to Howrah Jn Trains

Q: What classes are available on Lucknow to Howrah Jn trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

16 direct trains between Lucknow (LKO) and Howrah Jn (HWH) — fastest covers it in 15h 20m, cheapest from ₹485.

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16Total trains

4Run daily

967km

15h 20mFastest

₹485From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take DURGIANA EXP (15h 20m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹485. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12318	AKAL TAKHAT EXP	20:15	14:50	18h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue, Fri
13006	ASR HWH MAIL	10:50	07:25	20h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13010	DOON EXPRESS	08:50	07:00	22h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13020	BAGH EXPRESS	06:20	11:15	28h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13152	KOLKATA EXPRESS	17:10	15:40	22h 30m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
13036	UPASANA EXPRESS	08:10	03:15	19h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Sun
13038	KUMBHA EXPRESS	08:10	03:15	19h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
13042	HIMGIRI EXPRESS	15:30	11:30	20h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri
12358	DURGIANA EXP	20:15	11:35	15h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Thu
12326	GURUMUKHI EXP	20:15	14:50	18h 35m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
12354	LKU HWH SF EXP	01:20	18:25	17h 05m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
22318	SDAH HUMSAFAR	23:30	17:30	18h 00m	3A, SL	Wed
12372	BKN HWH SF EXP	23:45	16:50	17h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu
13168	AGC KOAA EXP	14:30	08:50	18h 20m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
04312	YNRK KOAA SPL	09:50	08:00	22h 10m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
13066	AMRIT BHARAT EXP	16:15	10:50	18h 35m	SL	Sat

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Lucknow to Howrah Jn?

There are 16 direct trains between Lucknow (LKO) and Howrah Jn (HWH), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Lucknow to Howrah Jn?

DURGIANA EXP (12358) is the fastest, covering the route in 15h 20m (967 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Lucknow to Howrah Jn?

The lowest base fare is ₹485 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Lucknow to Howrah Jn?

Visit Ghumo, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Lucknow to Howrah Jn trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.