12496 Pratap SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12496 Pratap SF Express
Train number12496
Train namePratap SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationKOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA)
Departure22:45 · Day 1
Destination stationBIKANER JN (BKN)
Arrival05:30 · Day 3
Total distance1,888 km
Journey duration30 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations21
Intermediate stops19
Railway zoneEastern Railway (ER)
DivisionSealdah (SDAH)
Running daysFriday
Travel classes2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KOLKATTA TERMINAL at 10:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, BIKANER JN on Day 3 at 5:30 AM, covering a total distance of 1,888 km in 30 hours 45 minutes, with 19 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express runs on Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12496 Pratap SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1KOAAKOLKATTA TERMINALDay 1Source22:450 km
2BWNBARDHAMANDay 123:5423:562 min100 km
3DGRDURGAPURDay 200:4600:482 min164 km
4ASNASANSOL JNDay 201:2101:265 min206 km
5DHNDHANBAD JNDay 202:5002:555 min264 km
6KQRKODERMADay 204:2504:272 min387 km
7GAYAGAYA JNDay 205:5005:555 min463 km
8DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 208:4808:557 min667 km
9PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 211:2511:305 min820 km
10CNBKANPUR CENTRALDay 214:0514:105 min1,014 km
11TDLTUNDLA JNDay 217:2017:255 min1,245 km
12AFAGRA FORTDay 218:0018:1010 min1,268 km
13AHACHHNERA JNDay 218:5819:002 min1,295 km
14BTEBHARATPUR JNDay 219:2019:255 min1,322 km
15BKIBANDIKUI JNDay 221:4021:422 min1,419 km
16JPJAIPUR JNDay 222:5523:0510 min1,509 km
17MKNMAKRANA JNDay 301:0301:063 min1,629 km
18DNADEGANA JNDay 301:3701:403 min1,673 km
19NGONAGAURDay 303:0803:135 min1,772 km
20NOKNOKHADay 303:5503:572 min1,824 km
21BKNBIKANER JNDay 305:30Destination1,888 km

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express starts its journey from KOLKATTA TERMINAL and terminates at BIKANER JN. The scheduled station sequence is: KOLKATTA TERMINAL, BARDHAMAN, DURGAPUR, ASANSOL JN, DHANBAD JN, KODERMA, GAYA JN, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, PRAYAGRAJ JN, KANPUR CENTRAL, TUNDLA JN, AGRA FORT, ACHHNERA JN, BHARATPUR JN, BANDIKUI JN, JAIPUR JN, MAKRANA JN, DEGANA JN, NAGAUR, NOKHA, BIKANER JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12496 Pratap SF Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S1
  5. Position 05S2
  6. Position 06S3
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09S6
  10. Position 10M2
  11. Position 11M1
  12. Position 12B7
  13. Position 13B6
  14. Position 14B5
  15. Position 15B4
  16. Position 16B3
  17. Position 17B2
  18. Position 18B1
  19. Position 19A1
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09S6
10M2
11M1
12B7
13B6
14B5
15B4
16B3
17B2
18B1
19A1
20GEN
21GEN
22EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12496 Pratap SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,940
Child fare
₹1,470
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,465
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,995
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,060
Child fare
₹1,035
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,480
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,455
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,950
Child fare
₹985
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,370
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,405
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹815
Child fare
₹440
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,015
Child Tatkal fare
₹650
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹405
Child fare
₹210

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 12496 Pratap SF Express departs from KOLKATTA TERMINAL at 10:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express terminates at BIKANER JN (BKN).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-M2-M1-B7-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express covers a total distance of 1,888 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express operates on Friday.

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

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express has 19 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12496 Pratap SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.