Aligarh to Prayagraj Train from ₹241

~11.4 hrs

Journey time

~625 km

Distance

₹241+

Sleeper fare

Daily

Frequency

🚆 Aligarh to Prayagraj train route

The Aligarh to Prayagraj train route covers approximately 625 km by rail and takes around 11.4 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Uttar Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh.

This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.

Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.

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💰 Aligarh to Prayagraj train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 625 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.

Class	Description	Approx. Fare
1AAC First Class	Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding	₹1,547
2AAC 2-Tier	Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight	₹859
3AAC 3-Tier	Most popular AC class, good value	₹619
SLSleeper Class	Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths	₹241
2SSecond Sitting	Non-AC reserved seating for short routes	₹138
CCAC Chair Car	AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi	₹688

* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.

🚆 Trains from Aligarh to Prayagraj (53 trains)

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Runs	Classes
New Delhi-Allahabad Duronto Express #12276 · Drnt	00:32 ALJN	06:20 ALD	5h 48m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12502 · SKr	01:41 ALJN	08:50 ALD	7h 09m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express #12826 · SKr	09:00 ALJN	16:37 ALD	7h 37m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express #12820 · SKr	09:00 ALJN	16:49 ALD	7h 49m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express #12274 · Drnt	14:34 ALJN	20:34 ALD	6h 00m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express #12282 · Drnt	14:42 ALJN	21:13 ALD	6h 31m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12424 · Raj	15:23 ALJN	20:39 ALD	5h 16m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express #22424 · Raj	15:23 ALJN	20:39 ALD	5h 16m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - RANCHI Rajdhani Exp #12440 · Raj	17:37 ALJN	23:27 ALD	5h 50m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express #12454 · Raj	17:38 ALJN	23:28 ALD	5h 50m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath #12878 · GR	17:38 ALJN	23:08 ALD	5h 30m	Daily	3A
NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp #12314 · Raj	17:58 ALJN	23:42 ALD	5h 44m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12302 · Raj	18:23 ALJN	23:42 ALD	5h 19m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12306 · Raj	18:23 ALJN	23:42 ALD	5h 19m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express #12310 · Raj	18:33 ALJN	23:56 ALD	5h 23m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express #22812 · Raj	18:43 ALJN	00:19 ALD	5h 36m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro) #22824 · Raj	18:43 ALJN	00:19 ALD	5h 36m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express #12570 · GR	19:02 ALJN	00:17 ALD	5h 15m	Daily	3A
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath #22406 · GR	19:07 ALJN	00:17 ALD	5h 10m	Daily	3A,CC
West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express #12330 · SKr	20:55 ALJN	04:13 ALD	7h 18m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Anand ViharT Delhi-Sasaram GaribRath Express #22410 · GR	21:04 ALJN	03:55 ALD	6h 51m	Daily	3A
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express #12260 · Drnt	21:34 ALJN	03:13 ALD	5h 39m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
Purushottam SF Express #12802 · SF	00:18 ALJN	07:25 ALD	7h 07m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp #14056 · Mail	01:34 ALJN	08:25 ALD	6h 51m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express #12350 · SF	01:41 ALJN	08:50 ALD	7h 09m	Daily	3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - REWA SF Exp #12428 · SF	02:15 ALJN	09:25 ALD	7h 10m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Jammu-Rourkela Express #18102 · Exp	07:15 ALJN	15:30 ALD	8h 15m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip #18102-Slip · Exp	07:15 ALJN	15:30 ALD	8h 15m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express #12816 · SF	08:23 ALJN	15:10 ALD	6h 47m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp #12506 · SF	08:33 ALJN	15:40 ALD	7h 07m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah SF Express #12324 · SF	09:01 ALJN	16:35 ALD	7h 34m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express #14084 · Exp	09:10 ALJN	17:55 ALD	8h 45m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express #12488 · SF	09:28 ALJN	16:50 ALD	7h 22m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Kalka Mail #12312 · SF	09:35 ALJN	17:20 ALD	7h 45m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Mahabodhi Express #12398 · SF	15:57 ALJN	22:40 ALD	6h 43m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Vikramshila Express #12368 · SF	16:38 ALJN	00:56 ALD	8h 18m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Lichhavi Express #14006 · Exp	18:33 ALJN	02:30 ALD	7h 57m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express #12394 · SF	19:16 ALJN	02:01 ALD	6h 45m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12382 · SF	19:30 ALJN	02:20 ALD	6h 50m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12304 · SF	19:30 ALJN	02:05 ALD	6h 35m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Janata Express #13040 · Exp	20:05 ALJN	07:40 ALD	11h 35m	Daily
Shiv Ganga Express #12560 · SF	20:34 ALJN	03:35 ALD	7h 01m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express #12380 · SF	20:53 ALJN	04:11 ALD	7h 18m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Delhi Gaya S #03686 · SF	20:55 ALJN	03:45 ALD	6h 50m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express #12874 · SF	21:29 ALJN	04:20 ALD	6h 51m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express #12818 · SF	21:30 ALJN	04:20 ALD	6h 50m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express #12402 · SF	22:15 ALJN	05:10 ALD	6h 55m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Swatantrata Sainani Express #12562 · SF	22:40 ALJN	05:35 ALD	6h 55m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Sangam Express #14164 · Exp	23:05 ALJN	08:10 ALD	9h 05m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Link Express #14114 · Exp	23:05 ALJN	08:10 ALD	9h 05m	Daily	2A,SL
Prayagraj Express #12418 · SF	23:22 ALJN	06:45 ALD	7h 23m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express #13112 · Exp	23:35 ALJN	10:45 ALD	11h 10m	Daily	3A,SL
Chandigarh Allahabad Unchahar Express #14218 · Exp	23:45 ALJN	11:20 ALD	11h 35m	Daily	2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 53 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Aligarh to Prayagraj

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Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes — confirmed tickets sell out fast.

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Tatkal at 10 AM / 11 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC, one day before travel. Be ready to book instantly.

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Carry valid photo ID
One passenger must carry original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN card) during the journey.

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Use IRCTC app for faster booking
The IRCTC Rail Connect app is faster than the website for Tatkal bookings. Also try ConfirmTkt for PNR predictions and alternative routes.

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Choose overnight trains
For this 625 km route, overnight trains save you a hotel night. Trains departing 6-10 PM arrive next morning.

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Not sure if train is the best option? Compare with flights and buses for the Aligarh to Prayagraj route:

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By Bus

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the train take from Aligarh to Prayagraj? ▼

Trains from Aligarh to Prayagraj take approximately 11.4 hours depending on the train type. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail/passenger trains make more stops.

What is the train fare from Aligarh to Prayagraj? ▼

Fares vary by class: Sleeper from ₹241, AC 3-Tier from ₹619, AC 2-Tier from ₹859. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.

How many trains run from Aligarh to Prayagraj daily? ▼

Multiple trains operate on the Aligarh to Prayagraj route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.

How to book Aligarh to Prayagraj train tickets? ▼

You can book train tickets through IRCTC (irctc.co.in) or authorized partners like ConfirmTkt. Booking opens 120 days before the journey date. Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM (AC) / 11 AM (Non-AC) one day before.

Is there a direct train from Aligarh to Prayagraj? ▼

Yes, there are direct trains on the Aligarh to Prayagraj route. Some trains may require a connection depending on the schedule. Check IRCTC for direct train options.

What is the best time to travel by train from Aligarh to Prayagraj? ▼

For long routes, overnight trains (departing 6-10 PM) are popular as you save on hotel costs and arrive fresh. For short routes, morning Shatabdi or Vande Bharat trains offer comfortable daytime travel.

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