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17 Jun 2024

The 12318 Akal Takht Express is a bi-weekly Superfast Express train that runs between Amritsar Junction (ASR) and Kolkata Chitpur (KOAA) covering a distance of approximately 1894 kilometers. The train departs from Amritsar at 05:55 hours and reaches Kolkata at 14:50 hours on the second day, taking around 32 hours and 55 minutes to complete the journey. It passes through 24 stations, including major stops like Ludhiana, Ambala, and Varanasi. The train offers multiple class options, including General, Sleeper, Third AC, Second AC, First AC, and 3 AC Economy. On-board catering and e-catering services are available, and the train has large windows for observation. With an average speed of 57.54 km/h, the Akal Takht Express is a popular choice for travelers between these two major cities in India. Book train tickets from Bajaj Finserv and get offers, deals, and discounts.

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Akal Takhat Express (12318) timings and schedule

Below is the schedule of the Akal Takhat Express:

Station Arrives Departs Halt time
Amritsar Jn - ASR Start 5:55 -
Beas Jn - BEAS 6:23 6:25 2m
Jalandhar City Jn - JUC 7:02 7:07 5m
Phagwara Jn - PGW 7:25 7:26 1m
Ludhiana Jn - LDH 8:02 8:12 10m
Sirhind Jn - SIR 9:09 9:11 2m
Ambala Cantt Jn - UMB 10:00 10:05 5m
Saharanpur Jn - SRE 11:20 11:25 5m
Najibabad Jn - NBD 13:04 13:06 2m
Moradabad Jn - MB 14:52 15:00 8m
Bareilly Jn - BE 16:20 16:22 2m
Lucknow Charbagh NR - LKO 20:05 20:15 10m
Sultanpur Jn - SLN 22:11 22:13 2m
Varanasi Jn - BSB 0:40 0:50 10m
Pt DD Upadhyaya Jn - DDU 2:15 2:25 10m
Patna Jn - PNBE 5:35 5:45 10m
Patna Saheb - PNC 6:00 6:05 5m
Mokama - MKA 7:04 7:06 2m
Kiul Jn - KIUL 7:56 8:00 4m
Jhajha - JAJ 9:00 9:05 5m
Jasidih Jn - JSME 9:37 9:39 2m
Madhupur Jn - MDP 10:04 10:06 2m
Asansol Jn - ASN 11:18 11:28 10m
Kolkata - KOAA 14:50 End -

 

Prices and details of Akal Takhat Express

The Akal Takhat Express 12318 train serves the customers with six classes of coaches – AC 1-Tier (1AC), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3E, Sleeper Class, and General. Prices for each is mentioned in the table below:

Coach class

Starting fare (Rs. )

General

405

Sleeper Class (SL)

760

3E

1,875

3A

1,980

2A

2,865

1A

4,865


*Ticket prices may vary. Kindly visit IRCTC and confirm the prices before booking your ticket.

Major stations with over 5 minutes of halt time

Here are the stations with halt timing of over 5 minutes:

Station

Arrives

Departs

Halt time

Jalandhar City Jn - JUC

07:02

07:07

5m

Ludhiana Jn - LDH

08:02

08:12

10m

Ambala Cantt Jn - UMB

10:00

10:05

5m

Saharanpur Jn - SRE

11:20

11:25

5m

Moradabad Jn - MB

14:52

15:00

8m

Lucknow Charbagh NR - LKO

20:05

20:15

10m

Varanasi Jn - BSB

00:40

00:50

10m

Pt DD Upadhyaya Jn - DDU

02:15

02:25

10m

Patna Jn - PNBE

05:35

05:45

10m

Patna Saheb - PNC

06:00

06:05

5m

Jhajha - JAJ

09:00

09:05

5m

Asansol Jn - ASN

11:18

11:28

10m

 

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Frequently asked questions

How much distance is covered by Akal Takhat Express?

The Akal Takhat Express (12318) covers an approximate distance of 1,894 kms.

What is the total journey time taken by the Akal Takhat Express?

The Akal Takhat Express takes up to 32 hours 55 minutes to complete a journey.