The Bhopal to Nagpur train route covers approximately 394 km by rail and takes around 7.2 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Madhya Pradesh to Maharashtra.
This is a short-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.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 394 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹975 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹542 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹390 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹152 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹87 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹433 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bilaspur Rajdhani Express
#12442 · Raj
|
00:05 BPL |
05:25 NGP |
5h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12438 · Raj
|
00:05 BPL |
05:25 NGP |
5h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres
#12434 · Raj
|
00:05 BPL |
05:25 NGP |
5h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express
#12612 · GR
|
00:05 BPL |
05:25 NGP |
5h 20m | Daily | 3A |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto
#12270 · Drnt
|
00:59 BPL |
06:05 NGP |
5h 06m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Secunderabad Duronto Express
#12286 · Drnt
|
01:13 BPL |
06:27 NGP |
5h 14m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12494 · Raj
|
04:50 BPL |
10:15 NGP |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12430 · Raj
|
04:50 BPL |
10:15 NGP |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express
#12214 · Drnt
|
09:09 BPL |
14:39 NGP |
5h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12650 · SKr
|
16:20 BPL |
22:10 NGP |
5h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12708 · SKr
|
17:55 BPL |
00:05 NGP |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12652 · SKr
|
17:55 BPL |
00:05 NGP |
6h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Indore-Nagpur Weekly Express
#12913 · SF
|
01:39 BPL |
08:25 NGP |
6h 46m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Indore Nagpur Express
#12923 · SF
|
01:39 BPL |
08:25 NGP |
6h 46m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chandigarh Chennai Express
#22688 · SF
|
01:50 BPL |
08:30 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express Slip
#16318-Slip · Exp
|
01:50 BPL |
08:30 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Dehradun Chennai Express
#12688 · SF
|
01:50 BPL |
08:30 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16688 · Exp
|
01:50 BPL |
08:30 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16318 · Exp
|
01:50 BPL |
08:30 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express Slip
#16688-Slip · Exp
|
02:00 BPL |
08:25 NGP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Gondwana Express
#12410 · SF
|
02:25 BPL |
09:00 NGP |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
H.Nizamuddin-Bhusaval Gondwana Express
#12406 · SF
|
02:25 BPL |
09:00 NGP |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Lucknow Chennai Express
#16094 · Exp
|
03:10 BPL |
10:35 NGP |
7h 25m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp
#15023 · Exp
|
03:10 BPL |
10:35 NGP |
7h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16032 · Exp
|
03:10 BPL |
10:35 NGP |
7h 25m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12724 · SF
|
03:30 BPL |
09:40 NGP |
6h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
GrandTrunk Express
#12616 · SF
|
05:25 BPL |
12:20 NGP |
6h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Jaipur-Coimbatore Express
#12970 · SF
|
07:20 BPL |
14:00 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Jaipur-Chennai SF Express
#12968 · SF
|
07:20 BPL |
14:00 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
JODHPUR - PURI Express
#18474 · Exp
|
07:20 BPL |
14:00 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Jaipur-Mysore SF Express
#12976 · SF
|
07:20 BPL |
14:00 NGP |
6h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12622 · SF
|
08:00 BPL |
14:15 NGP |
6h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Jaipur - Secunderabad (Weekly) Special
#09736 · Exp
|
09:50 BPL |
16:40 NGP |
6h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin SF Express
#12722 · SF
|
10:10 BPL |
17:35 NGP |
7h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin Link SF Express
#12722-Slip · SF
|
10:10 BPL |
17:35 NGP |
7h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Puducherry SF Exp
#22404 · SF
|
11:00 BPL |
18:20 NGP |
7h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12804 · SF
|
17:15 BPL |
23:15 NGP |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12644 · SF
|
17:15 BPL |
23:15 NGP |
6h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Millennium Express
#12646 · SF
|
17:15 BPL |
23:15 NGP |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp
#12642 · SF
|
17:15 BPL |
23:15 NGP |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express
#18238 · Exp
|
18:55 BPL |
03:30 NGP |
8h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Samata Express
#12808 · SF
|
19:15 BPL |
01:40 NGP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kongu Express
#12648 · SF
|
19:15 BPL |
01:40 NGP |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Express
#12511 · SF
|
21:25 BPL |
04:10 NGP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16325 · Exp
|
21:25 BPL |
04:10 NGP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express
#12589 · SF
|
21:25 BPL |
04:10 NGP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12591 · SF
|
21:25 BPL |
04:10 NGP |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12521 · SF
|
21:25 BPL |
04:10 NGP |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12626 · SF
|
21:40 BPL |
03:50 NGP |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp
#15015 · Exp
|
22:00 BPL |
04:35 NGP |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 50 trains.
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