Vande Bharat, India’s flagship inter-city semi-high-speed rail, is rapidly transforming India’s railway transport system. With its first service beginning in 2019, the Indian government plans to roll out 200 new Vande Bharat trains in 2025 alone!
And among the many new Vande Bharat launches set to occur in 2025, the Lucknow-Saharanpur route remains one of the most anticipated. The good news is that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this new initiative on November 8, 2025, as part of the latest phase of Vande Bharat expansions. Here’s all the information you need to know about this new route, its schedule, fares, and other details.
Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Launch: Route, Stations, Fares, And Other Details
Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Route
The Ministry of Railways has introduced a new Vande Bharat Express train between Lucknow and Saharanpur. The new Vande Bharat train will connect two of Uttar Pradesh’s most important cities – Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh’s capital) and Saharanpur. Covering a distance of 518 km in 7 hours and 45 minutes approximately, the new Vande Bharat will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and make the commute more comfortable and efficient.
Vande Bharat Express Lucknow To Saharanpur Stops
During its approximately 7-hour 45-minute journey, the Vande Bharat train will make its stoppages at major railway stations such as Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Najibabad, and Roorkee.
Lucknow To Saharanpur Vande Bharat Travel Time
The newly inaugurated Lucknow to Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express will cover a distance of 518 km. It will take about 7 hours and 45minutes to reach from Lucknow to Saharanpur and vice versa.
Lucknow Saharanpur Vande Bharat Running Days
The Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat (train number 26504) will leave Lucknow at 05:00 hours (5 AM) and arrive in Saharanpur at 12:45 hours (12:45 PM). In its return journey, the Saharanpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat (train number 26503) will leave Saharanpur at 15:00 hours (3 PM). It will reach Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, at 23:00 hours (11 PM).
Here are detailed estimates of the halt timings of the Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express:
Lucknow to Saharanpur Route:
- Lucknow – 5:00 AM (Departure)
- Sitapur – 5:55 AM
- Shahjahanpur – 7:10 AM
- Bareilly – 8:08 AM
- Moradabad – 9:27 AM
- Najibabad – 10:45 AM
- Roorkee – 11:40 AM
- Saharanpur – 12:45 PM (Arrival)
Saharanpur to Lucknow Route:
- Saharanpur – 3:00 PM (Departure)
- Roorkee – 3:45 PM
- Najibabad – 4:40 PM
- Moradabad – 6:10 PM
- Bareilly – 7:33 PM
- Shahjahanpur – 8:38 PM
- Sitapur – 9:50 PM
- Lucknow – 11:00 PM(Arrival)
When it comes to Lucknow Saharanpur Vande Bharat running days, the train will operate six days a week except on Monday.
Pricing And Classes In Vande Bharat Express Trains
Vande Bharat Express offers two primary classes: Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC). However, upcoming Vande Bharat trains might soon see the addition of Sleeper Coaches, with Kerala being the priority for this anticipated launch. Ticket prices of these trains may vary depending on the route, but in general, the price estimates are as follows:
Chair Car: INR 900 to INR 1,700 (approx.)
Executive Chair Car: INR 1,800 to INR 3,200 (approx.)
Key Features Of Vande Bharat Express
- Fully air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats
- Automatic sliding doors and bio-vacuum toilets
- GPS-based information system and WiFi connectivity
- Energy-efficient lighting and regenerative braking system
- Enhanced safety features, including Kavach (Train Collision Avoidance System)
Summing Up
The Lucknow-Saharanpur Route is set to boost connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, bridging two of the state’s important cities. The flagship semi-high-speed train will reduce travel time between these two cities and make travel more comfortable. How excited are you about the launch of this new route?
