Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat: Route, Time And All You Need To Know

The Indian Railways has introduced a new Vande Bharat Express between Lucknow and Saharanpur, enhancing intercity travel across Uttar Pradesh with a faster and more comfortable service. On November 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new train from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, as part of the latest phase of Vande Bharat expansions. The Prime Minister noted that these trains reflect India's growing self-reliance and commitment to modern, passenger-friendly transport. With improved speed, safety, and onboard comfort, the new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time while strengthening connectivity between major cities in northern India, making it easier for both commuters and tourists to travel across the region.

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Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Train Number And Duration 

The Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express will run as train numbers 26504, covering 518 kilometres in around 7 hours and 45 minutes, nearly an hour faster than existing services.

अब लखनऊ से सहारनपुर तक का सफर बनेगा तेज, स्मार्ट और शानदार!
पहली यात्रा पर रवाना होने को तैयार है #VandeBharatExpress#विकसित_बनारस pic.twitter.com/8AN1lgHon1

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 8, 2025

Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Train Days Of Operation And Coach Information

The train will operate six days a week, except on Mondays. It consists of eight air-conditioned coaches, including seven chair cars and one executive chair car, featuring reclining seats and modern interiors.

Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Train Route and Halts

The service will connect Lucknow, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Najibabad, Roorkee, and Saharanpur, making intercity travel smoother for commuters and tourists alike.

Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Train Time

Train number 26504 will depart from Lucknow at 05:00 a.m. and arrive in Saharanpur at 12:45 p.m.
The return service, train number 26503, will leave Saharanpur at 03:00 p.m. and reach Lucknow Junction at 11:00 p.m.

Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Train Booking And Availability

Tickets will be available through IRCTC's official website and at railway reservation counters across the country.

Other Newly Launched Vande Bharat Trains

उत्तर प्रदेश के बनारस से मध्य प्रदेश के खजुराहो की यात्रा पर चलने को तैयार #VandeBharatExpress#विकसित_बनारस pic.twitter.com/yCGTwTkLiw

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 8, 2025

Alongside the Lucknow–Saharanpur route, the Prime Minister also inaugurated three other Vande Bharat Express trains to enhance intercity connectivity across India.

Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat:

This new service links Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho, directly connecting some of India's most prominent religious and cultural destinations. It reduces travel time by about two hours and forty minutes compared to the current special trains.

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Firozpur–Delhi Vande Bharat:

The train will be the fastest on this route, completing the journey in six hours and forty minutes. It strengthens links between Delhi, Firozpur, Bathinda, and Patiala, boosting tourism, trade, and employment in the border regions.

Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat:

Designed to improve connectivity between southern India's major IT and commercial hubs, this train will reduce travel time by more than two hours, completing the journey in eight hours and forty minutes. It is expected to support tourism and regional growth across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.