Chennai to Lucknow train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
12512 Kochuveli Gorakhpur Rapti Sagar/ Ernakulam Barauni Express
MGR Chennai Central 23:35 → Aishbagh 09:40 (+2 days)
34 h 5 min · Runs Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
34 h 5 min · Runs Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Other trains
- 16093 Chennai Lucknow Jn. Express · 39 h 10 min
- 12539 Yesvantpur Lucknow Express · 39 h 20 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| Sleeper | ₹830–890 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.