12356 Archana Express

Train Information

Key information for 12356 Archana Express
Train number12356
Train nameArchana Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationJAMMUTAVI (JAT)
Departure17:35 · Day 1
Destination stationPATNA JN (PNBE)
Arrival20:55 · Day 2
Total distance1,504 km
Journey duration27 hours 20 minutes
Scheduled stations20
Intermediate stops18
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionJammu (JAT)
Running daysWednesday, Sunday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12356 Archana Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from JAMMUTAVI at 5:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, PATNA JN on Day 2 at 8:55 PM, covering a total distance of 1,504 km in 27 hours 20 minutes, with 18 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12356 Archana Express runs on Wednesday, Sunday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Jammu division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12356 Archana Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1JATJAMMUTAVIDay 1Source17:350 km
2PTKCPATHANKOT CANTTDay 119:0219:075 min100 km
3JRCJALANDHAR CANTDay 121:0021:055 min212 km
4LDHLUDHIANA JNDay 121:5022:0010 min265 km
5UMBAMBALA CANTTDay 223:5500:005 min378 km
6SRESAHARANPUR JNDay 201:0601:159 min459 km
7MBMORADABADDay 204:4004:5010 min652 km
8BEBAREILLY(NR)Day 206:0506:072 min743 km
9LKOLUCKNOW JNDay 210:0510:1510 min978 km
10RBLRAE BARELI JNDay 211:2311:252 min1,055 km
11GUGDGURU GORAKHNATH DHAMDay 211:5611:582 min1,084 km
12AMEAMETHIDay 212:2312:252 min1,116 km
13MBDPMAA BELHA DEVI DHAM PRATAPGARHDay 213:0513:105 min1,151 km
14BOYBHADOHIDay 214:5614:582 min1,234 km
15BSBVARANASIDay 216:3516:4510 min1,279 km
16DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 217:3517:405 min1,297 km
17BXRBUXARDay 218:4518:472 min1,387 km
18ARAARADay 219:3219:342 min1,455 km
19DNRDANAPURDay 220:0320:052 min1,495 km
20PNBEPATNA JNDay 220:55Destination1,504 km

Train 12356 Archana Express starts its journey from JAMMUTAVI and terminates at PATNA JN. The scheduled station sequence is: JAMMUTAVI, PATHANKOT CANTT, JALANDHAR CANT, LUDHIANA JN, AMBALA CANTT, SAHARANPUR JN, MORADABAD, BAREILLY(NR), LUCKNOW JN, RAE BARELI JN, GURU GORAKHNATH DHAM, AMETHI, MAA BELHA DEVI DHAM PRATAPGARH, BHADOHI, VARANASI, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, BUXAR, ARA, DANAPUR, PATNA JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12356 Archana Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04H1
  5. Position 05A2
  6. Position 06A1
  7. Position 07M1
  8. Position 08B5
  9. Position 09B4
  10. Position 10B3
  11. Position 11B2
  12. Position 12B1
  13. Position 13PC
  14. Position 14S6
  15. Position 15S5
  16. Position 16S4
  17. Position 17S3
  18. Position 18S2
  19. Position 19S1
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04H1
05A2
06A1
07M1
08B5
09B4
10B3
11B2
12B1
13PC
14S6
15S5
16S4
17S3
18S2
19S1
20GEN
21GEN
22EOG

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12356 Archana Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,250
Child fare
₹2,130
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,530
Child fare
₹1,270
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,055
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,795
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,780
Child fare
₹895
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,200
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,315
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,680
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,100
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,270
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹700
Child fare
₹375
Adult Tatkal fare
₹895
Child Tatkal fare
₹580
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹345
Child fare
₹180

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 12356 Archana Express departs from JAMMUTAVI at 5:35 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12356 Archana Express terminates at PATNA JN (PNBE).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12356 Archana Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-H1-A2-A1-M1-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-PC-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12356 Archana Express covers a total distance of 1,504 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12356 Archana Express operates on Wednesday, Sunday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12356 Archana Express has 18 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12356 Archana Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.