12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express
Train number12742
Train namePatna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPATNA JN (PNBE)
Departure14:05 · Day 1
Destination stationVASCO DA GAMA (VSG)
Arrival05:45 · Day 3
Total distance2,229 km
Journey duration39 hours 40 minutes
Scheduled stations21
Intermediate stops19
Railway zoneEast Central Railway (ECR)
DivisionDanapur (DNR)
Running daysSaturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PATNA JN at 2:05 PM. It arrives at its destination, VASCO DA GAMA on Day 3 at 5:45 AM, covering a total distance of 2,229 km in 39 hours 40 minutes, with 19 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express runs on Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Danapur division of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PNBEPATNA JNDay 1Source14:050 km
2ARAARADay 114:4114:432 min49 km
3BXRBUXARDay 115:2415:262 min118 km
4DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 117:3317:407 min208 km
5PCOIPRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKIDay 120:0020:022 min352 km
6STASATNADay 122:4522:505 min521 km
7KTEKATNIDay 200:0000:055 min619 km
8JBPJABALPURDay 201:2001:3010 min710 km
9ETITARSI JNDay 205:1005:2010 min955 km
10KNWKHANDWA JNDay 207:5507:572 min1,133 km
11BSLBHUSAVAL JNDay 209:5009:555 min1,256 km
12MMRMANMAD JNDay 212:2312:252 min1,440 km
13NKNASIK ROADDay 213:3513:405 min1,513 km
14KYNKALYAN JNDay 216:2216:253 min1,647 km
15PNVLPANVELDay 217:0517:105 min1,685 km
16CHICHIPLUNDay 221:1021:122 min1,890 km
17RNRATNAGIRIDay 222:3022:355 min1,966 km
18SWVSAWANTWADI ROADDay 301:0001:022 min2,126 km
19THVMTHIVIMDay 301:3001:322 min2,158 km
20MAOMADGAON JNDay 303:0003:1010 min2,204 km
21VSGVASCO DA GAMADay 305:45Destination2,229 km

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express starts its journey from PATNA JN and terminates at VASCO DA GAMA. The scheduled station sequence is: PATNA JN, ARA, BUXAR, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, PRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKI, SATNA, KATNI, JABALPUR, ITARSI JN, KHANDWA JN, BHUSAVAL JN, MANMAD JN, NASIK ROAD, KALYAN JN, PANVEL, CHIPLUN, RATNAGIRI, SAWANTWADI ROAD, THIVIM, MADGAON JN, VASCO DA GAMA.

Coach Position and Composition

12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S10
  5. Position 05S9
  6. Position 06S8
  7. Position 07S7
  8. Position 08S6
  9. Position 09S5
  10. Position 10S4
  11. Position 11S3
  12. Position 12S2
  13. Position 13S1
  14. Position 14B2
  15. Position 15B1
  16. Position 16A2
  17. Position 17A1
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20SLRD
  21. Position 21VP
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S10
05S9
06S8
07S7
08S6
09S5
10S4
11S3
12S2
13S1
14B2
15B1
16A2
17A1
18GEN
19GEN
20SLRD
21VP

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,350
Child fare
₹1,675
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,875
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,200
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,340
Child fare
₹1,180
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,760
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,600
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹935
Child fare
₹500
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,135
Child Tatkal fare
₹710
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹465
Child fare
₹240

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 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express departs from PATNA JN at 2:05 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express terminates at VASCO DA GAMA (VSG).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD-VP.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express covers a total distance of 2,229 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express operates on Saturday.

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

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express has 19 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12742 Patna - Vasco-da-Gama SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.