Bhopal to Mathura Train

Schedule, Fares & Booking Information
🚆 ~11.6 hours 💰 from ₹245 🚌 ~636 km
~11.6 hrs
Journey time
~636 km
Distance
₹245+
Sleeper fare
Daily
Frequency
🚆 Bhopal to Mathura train route

The Bhopal to Mathura train route covers approximately 636 km by rail and takes around 11.6 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Madhya Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh.

This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.

Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.

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💰 Bhopal to Mathura train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 636 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.

ClassDescriptionApprox. Fare
1AAC First Class Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding ₹1,574
2AAC 2-Tier Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight ₹875
3AAC 3-Tier Most popular AC class, good value ₹630
SLSleeper Class Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths ₹245
2SSecond Sitting Non-AC reserved seating for short routes ₹140
CCAC Chair Car AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi ₹700

* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.

🚆 Trains from Bhopal to Mathura (55 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12269 · Drnt
01:38
BPL
08:50
MTJ
7h 12m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Secunderabad- Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12285 · Drnt
01:51
BPL
09:03
MTJ
7h 12m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12437 · Raj
02:20
BPL
08:46
MTJ
6h 26m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
#12611 · GR
02:20
BPL
08:38
MTJ
6h 18m Daily 3A
Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres
#12433 · Raj
02:20
BPL
08:38
MTJ
6h 18m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12441 · Raj
02:20
BPL
08:59
MTJ
6h 39m Daily 1A,2A,3A
MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12651 · SKr
08:20
BPL
16:06
MTJ
7h 46m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12707 · SKr
08:20
BPL
16:06
MTJ
7h 46m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi Express
#12001 · Shtb
14:40
BPL
21:03
MTJ
6h 23m Daily 1A,CC
Bangalore-Hazrat Nizammudin Rajdhani Express
#12493 · Raj
21:35
BPL
04:15
MTJ
6h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Bangalore - Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
#12429 · Raj
21:35
BPL
04:15
MTJ
6h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Yeswantpur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express
#12213 · Drnt
22:23
BPL
06:01
MTJ
7h 38m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12649 · SKr
23:15
BPL
07:14
MTJ
7h 59m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12629 · SKr
23:15
BPL
07:14
MTJ
7h 59m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Jabalpur-New Delhi Superfast Express
#12192 · SF
00:10
BPL
08:30
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sachkhand SF Express
#12715 · SF
01:05
BPL
09:30
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12617 · SF
02:50
BPL
11:05
MTJ
8h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kerala Express
#12625 · SF
03:00
BPL
11:20
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kongu Express
#12647 · SF
03:25
BPL
12:17
MTJ
8h 52m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Samata Express
#12807 · SF
06:05
BPL
14:37
MTJ
8h 32m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Panchvalley Passenger Slip1
#59386-Slip · Pass
06:36
BPL
17:05
MTJ
10h 29m Daily SL
Mysore-Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express
#12781 · SF
06:40
BPL
15:00
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Millennium Expres
#12645 · SF
06:40
BPL
15:00
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express
#12147 · SF
06:40
BPL
15:00
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Swarna Jayanthi Express
#12643 · SF
06:40
BPL
15:00
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 3A,SL
Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin SwarnaJayanthi Express
#12803 · SF
06:40
BPL
15:00
MTJ
8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chhattisgarh Express
#18237 · Exp
07:10
BPL
17:05
MTJ
9h 55m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp
#12641 · SF
08:20
BPL
16:03
MTJ
7h 43m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jhelum Express
#11077 · Exp
09:15
BPL
18:04
MTJ
8h 49m Daily 2A,3A,SL
TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp
#16787 · Exp
09:35
BPL
18:19
MTJ
8h 44m Daily 2A,SL
Navyug Express
#16687 · Exp
09:35
BPL
18:19
MTJ
8h 44m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Himsagar Express
#16317 · Exp
09:35
BPL
18:19
MTJ
8h 44m Daily 3A,SL
Punjab Mail
#12137 · SF
09:40
BPL
18:47
MTJ
9h 07m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Chennai Dehradun Express
#12687 · SF
10:00
BPL
18:25
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip
#12687-Slip · SF
10:00
BPL
18:25
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 3A,SL
Andaman Express
#16031 · Exp
10:10
BPL
20:05
MTJ
9h 55m Daily 3A,SL
H S NANDED - SHRI GANGANAGAR Exp
#12485 · SF
14:05
BPL
23:02
MTJ
8h 57m Daily 3A,SL
Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express
#22403 · SF
14:55
BPL
00:47
MTJ
9h 52m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Dadar Amritsar Express
#11057 · Exp
15:35
BPL
01:15
MTJ
9h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Link Superfast Express
#12861 · SF
16:50
BPL
01:40
MTJ
8h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Dakshin SF Express
#12721 · SF
16:50
BPL
01:40
MTJ
8h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chhindwara Delhi SR (Biweekly) Kanhan valley Express
#14019 · Exp
17:10
BPL
03:02
MTJ
9h 52m Daily 3A,SL
Patalkot Express
#14009 · Exp
17:10
BPL
03:02
MTJ
9h 52m Daily 3A,SL
Malwa Express
#12919 · SF
17:45
BPL
02:15
MTJ
8h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Grand Trunk (GT) Express
#12615 · SF
19:30
BPL
03:45
MTJ
8h 15m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp
#12779 · SF
19:35
BPL
04:00
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Hubli-H.Nizamuddin Goa Express
#17305 · Exp
19:35
BPL
04:00
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 2A,SL
Gondwana Express
#12409 · SF
20:00
BPL
05:02
MTJ
9h 02m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Gondwana Express
#12405 · SF
20:00
BPL
05:01
MTJ
9h 01m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tamil Nadu Express
#12621 · SF
20:35
BPL
04:41
MTJ
8h 06m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express
#12171 · SF
20:45
BPL
05:00
MTJ
8h 15m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Shaan-e-Bhopal Express
#12155 · SF
21:22
BPL
05:47
MTJ
8h 25m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12723 · SF
22:10
BPL
06:18
MTJ
8h 08m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sainagar Shirdi - H. Nizamuddin (Weekly) Special
#04011 · Exp
23:30
BPL
10:03
MTJ
10h 33m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Express
#12627 · SF
23:35
BPL
07:35
MTJ
8h 00m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 55 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Bhopal to Mathura
📅
Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes — confirmed tickets sell out fast.
Tatkal at 10 AM / 11 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC, one day before travel. Be ready to book instantly.
💳
Carry valid photo ID
One passenger must carry original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN card) during the journey.
📱
Use IRCTC app for faster booking
The IRCTC Rail Connect app is faster than the website for Tatkal bookings. Also try ConfirmTkt for PNR predictions and alternative routes.
💤
Choose overnight trains
For this 636 km route, overnight trains save you a hotel night. Trains departing 6-10 PM arrive next morning.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the train take from Bhopal to Mathura?
Trains from Bhopal to Mathura take approximately 11.6 hours depending on the train type. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail/passenger trains make more stops.
What is the train fare from Bhopal to Mathura?
Fares vary by class: Sleeper from ₹245, AC 3-Tier from ₹630, AC 2-Tier from ₹875. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.
How many trains run from Bhopal to Mathura daily?
Multiple trains operate on the Bhopal to Mathura route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Bhopal to Mathura train tickets?
You can book train tickets through IRCTC (irctc.co.in) or authorized partners like ConfirmTkt. Booking opens 120 days before the journey date. Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM (AC) / 11 AM (Non-AC) one day before.
Is there a direct train from Bhopal to Mathura?
Yes, there are direct trains on the Bhopal to Mathura route. Some trains may require a connection depending on the schedule. Check IRCTC for direct train options.
What is the best time to travel by train from Bhopal to Mathura?
For long routes, overnight trains (departing 6-10 PM) are popular as you save on hotel costs and arrive fresh. For short routes, morning Shatabdi or Vande Bharat trains offer comfortable daytime travel.
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