Delhi → Bhopal
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The Delhi to Bhopal train route covers approximately 805 km by rail and takes around 14.6 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Delhi to Madhya Pradesh.
This is a medium-distance route with overnight trains being the most popular choice. 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 805 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 | ₹1,992 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹1,107 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹797 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹310 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹177 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹886 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express
#12002 · Shtb
|
06:15 NDLS |
14:05 BPL |
7h 50m | Daily | 1A,CC |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12650 · SKr
|
06:45 NZM |
16:10 BPL |
9h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12708 · SKr
|
07:25 NZM |
17:45 BPL |
10h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12652 · SKr
|
07:25 NZM |
17:45 BPL |
10h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12630 · SKr
|
08:55 NZM |
19:25 BPL |
10h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Bilaspur Rajdhani Express
#12442 · Raj
|
15:45 NDLS |
00:01 BPL |
8h 16m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto
#12270 · Drnt
|
15:50 NZM |
00:59 BPL |
9h 09m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Secunderabad Duronto Express
#12286 · Drnt
|
15:50 NZM |
01:13 BPL |
9h 23m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12438 · Raj
|
16:00 NZM |
00:01 BPL |
8h 01m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres
#12434 · Raj
|
16:00 NZM |
00:01 BPL |
8h 01m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express
#12612 · GR
|
16:00 NZM |
00:01 BPL |
8h 01m | Daily | 3A |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12494 · Raj
|
20:50 NZM |
04:40 BPL |
7h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12430 · Raj
|
20:50 NZM |
04:40 BPL |
7h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express
#12214 · Drnt
|
23:00 DEE |
09:09 BPL |
10h 09m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
H. Nizamuddin - Sainagar Shirdi (Weekly) Special
#04012 · Exp
|
00:20 NZM |
11:10 BPL |
10h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express
#18238 · Exp
|
03:53 ANVT |
18:50 BPL |
14h 57m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express Slip
#18238-Slip · Exp
|
03:53 ANVT |
18:50 BPL |
14h 57m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Punjab Mail
#12138 · SF
|
04:27 DEE |
16:55 BPL |
12h 28m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12804 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express
#12148 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12644 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
#12782 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Millennium Express
#12646 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp
#12642 · SF
|
06:00 NZM |
17:10 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Samata Express
#12808 · SF
|
08:40 NZM |
19:10 BPL |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kongu Express
#12648 · SF
|
08:40 NZM |
19:10 BPL |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12618 · SF
|
09:20 NZM |
19:45 BPL |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jhelum Express
#11078 · Exp
|
10:20 NDLS |
22:00 BPL |
11h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12626 · SF
|
11:30 NDLS |
21:35 BPL |
10h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patalkot Express
#14010 · Exp
|
12:20 DEE |
00:35 BPL |
12h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express
#14020 · Exp
|
12:20 DEE |
00:35 BPL |
12h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express Slip
#16318-Slip · Exp
|
12:51 DEE |
01:40 BPL |
12h 49m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16688 · Exp
|
12:51 DEE |
01:40 BPL |
12h 49m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express Slip
#16688-Slip · Exp
|
12:51 DEE |
01:50 BPL |
12h 59m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16318 · Exp
|
12:51 DEE |
01:40 BPL |
12h 49m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16032 · Exp
|
12:55 DEE |
03:05 BPL |
14h 10m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Sachkhand SF Express
#12716 · SF
|
13:25 NDLS |
00:15 BPL |
10h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chandigarh Chennai Express
#22688 · SF
|
13:55 ANVT |
01:40 BPL |
11h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Dehradun Chennai Express
#12688 · SF
|
13:55 ANVT |
01:40 BPL |
11h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shridham Express
#12191 · SF
|
14:05 NDLS |
00:55 BPL |
10h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
H.Nizamuddin Hubli Goa Express Slip
#12780-Slip · SF
|
15:05 NZM |
01:10 BPL |
10h 05m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - VASCO DA GAMA Goa Exp
#12780 · SF
|
15:05 NZM |
01:10 BPL |
10h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gondwana Express
#12410 · SF
|
15:25 NZM |
02:15 BPL |
10h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
H.Nizamuddin-Bhusaval Gondwana Express
#12406 · SF
|
15:25 NZM |
02:15 BPL |
10h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12724 · SF
|
17:30 NDLS |
03:25 BPL |
9h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
GrandTrunk Express
#12616 · SF
|
18:40 NDLS |
05:20 BPL |
10h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Malwa Express
#12920 · SF
|
19:20 NDLS |
07:25 BPL |
12h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar Dadar Express
#11058 · Exp
|
20:50 NDLS |
11:15 BPL |
14h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shaan E Bhopal SF Express
#12156 · SF
|
21:00 NZM |
06:35 BPL |
9h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Karnataka Express
#12628 · SF
|
21:15 NDLS |
06:55 BPL |
9h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12622 · SF
|
22:30 NDLS |
07:55 BPL |
9h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin SF Express
#12722 · SF
|
22:50 NZM |
10:05 BPL |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin Link SF Express
#12722-Slip · SF
|
22:50 NZM |
10:05 BPL |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp
#12486 · SF
|
23:14 DEE |
10:50 BPL |
11h 36m | Daily | 3A,SL |
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Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express
#12172 · SF
|
23:15 ANVT |
10:25 BPL |
11h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Puducherry SF Exp
#22404 · SF
|
23:50 NDLS |
10:50 BPL |
11h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 56 trains.
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