Some Best Trains

Here are some popular and highly-recommended AC trains you might consider (especially for long or medium-distance travel in India) — these are known for comfort, speed and good AC accommodation 👇 (Wikipedia)

🚆 ⭐ Premium & Comfortable AC Trains

1. Gomti Express

• Runs between Lucknow NR (LKO) → New Delhi (NDLS)
• Offers AC 1st Class, AC 2-Tier, AC Chair Car (CC) — great for overnight or day travel.
• Daily service and a reliable choice for Delhi travel. (Wikipedia)

2. Kashi Mahakal Express

• Connects Varanasi ⇄ Indore via Lucknow.
• Fully air-conditioned coaches (mostly AC 3-Tier and AC 2-Tier).
• Good for long journeys with comfy berths. (Wikipedia)

3. Suhaildev Superfast Express

• Runs between Ghazipur City and Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) via Lucknow.
• Offers AC 2-Tier & AC 3-Tier coaches.
• Good option for a long overnight comfort journey. (Wikipedia)

4. Gomti Nagar–Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express

• A semi-high-speed Vande Bharat service from Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) to Saharanpur.
• Fully AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) — great for shorter daytime trips with modern comfort. (Wikipedia)

🧭 Tips for Choosing the Best AC Train

✔ For overnight long distances: Go for trains with AC 2-Tier (2A) or AC 3-Tier (3A) with sleeping berths. (G Adventures)
✔ For fast daytime travel (short/medium): AC Chair Car (CC) / Executive Class (EC) trains (like Vande Bharat) are excellent. (Holidify)
✔ Rajdhani / Premium trains: If available on your route, they offer some of the best AC travel with meals included (book early!). (General rail info) (Holidify)

💡 Booking Strategy

• Always check availability early in RailOne — AC seats go fast, especially in Tatkal.
• For long routes overnight, AC 2A gives more privacy & comfort than AC 3A. (Holidify)
• For daytime journeys under ~8–10 hrs, CC or Executive Class is often more comfortable. (G Adventures)