22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


The 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express is India’s fifty-first (51st) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Uttar Pradesh to the state of Bihar. The train running from Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) to Patna Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Ayodhya Dham Junction, Varanasi Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, and Ara Junction along its route.


Key Components of 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


OverviewTrain ScheduleTrain Routes
Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
Coach PositionPlatform NumberSpeed
DistanceTravel TimeConnecting Regions
Intermediate StationsFeatures and FacilitiesT1 | T2

Overview: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22346
Train Series:Fifty-First Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Ninth 2nd Generation | Thirty-Fourth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version:Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:East Central Railways (ECR)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:18 March 2024
Reverse Route:22345 Patna-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Gomti Nagar
Station Code:GTNR
Departure Time:03:20 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Ayodhya Dham Junction
Station Code:AY
Arrival Time:05:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:05:20 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Arrival Time:08:00 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:05 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrival Time:08:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:55 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Buxar
Station Code:BXR
Arrival Time:09:54 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:09:56 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Ara Junction
Station Code:ARA
Arrival Time:10:35 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:10:37 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Patna Junction
Station Code:PNBE
Arrival Time:11:45 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Gomti Nagar
Station Code:GTNR
Arrives To (First Halt):Ayodhya Dham Junction
Station Code:AY
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Buxar
Station Code:BXR
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Ara Junction
Station Code:ARA
Final Arrival or Destination:Patna Junction
Station Code:PNBE
Complete Train Routes:Gomti Nagar-Ayodhya Dham Junction-Varanasi Junction-Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Buxar-Ara Junction-Patna Junction

Stops and Timing: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:5
First Halt Station Name:Ayodhya Dham Junction
Station Code:AY
Arrives to First Halt:05:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:05:20 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Arrives to Second Halt:08:00 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:08:05 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrives to Third Halt:08:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:08:55 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Buxar
Station Code:BXR
Arrives to Fourth Halt:09:54 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:09:56 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Ara Junction
Station Code:ARA
Arrives to Fifth Halt:10:35 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:10:37 PM

Fares: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction:INR 1465
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction:INR 2700

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.


Frequency: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Frequency:All Days Except Friday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Coach Position: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C7C6C5C4C3E1C2C1T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478787878527844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCECCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×22×23×23X2

Platform Number: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Gomti Nagar1
First Halt Station:Ayodhya Dham Junction1
Second Halt Station:Varanasi Junction8
Third Halt Station:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction2
Fourth Halt Station:Buxar1
Fifth Halt Station:Ara Junction1
End/Terminal Station:Patna Junction8

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.


Speed: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:65 km/h

Distance: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction:541 km

Travel Time: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Gomti Nagar to Patna Junction:08 hours 25 minutes

Connecting Regions: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Connecting Cities:Gomti Nagar and Patna
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Gomti Nagar and Patna Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Gomti Nagar and Patna Junction:104 Intermediate Stations (Including 5 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 22346 Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)-Patna Vande Bharat Express


No. of Coaches:8
Coach Class(es):The Mini Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C7, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1.
Coach Positions:In the 8-coach Mini Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 5 are assigned to coach positions C1 to C5, Coaches No. 7 and 8 are allocated to coach positions C6 and C7, and Coaches No. 6 are designated for coach position E1.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:7
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:1
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:530
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C7 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C2 through C7 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 coach is tailored to accommodate a total of 52 passengers comfortably.
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System

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