Delhi → Prayagraj
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The Delhi to Prayagraj train route covers approximately 782 km by rail and takes around 14.2 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Delhi 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.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 782 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 | ₹1,935 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹1,075 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹774 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹301 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹172 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹860 |
* 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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Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express
#12826 · SKr
|
07:10 NDLS |
16:37 ALD |
9h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12820 · SKr
|
07:10 NDLS |
16:49 ALD |
9h 39m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express
#12282 · Drnt
|
13:00 NDLS |
21:13 ALD |
8h 13m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express
#12274 · Drnt
|
13:00 NDLS |
20:34 ALD |
7h 34m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp
#12424 · Raj
|
14:00 NDLS |
20:39 ALD |
6h 39m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express
#22424 · Raj
|
14:00 NDLS |
20:39 ALD |
6h 39m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express
#12454 · Raj
|
16:10 NDLS |
23:28 ALD |
7h 18m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath
#12878 · GR
|
16:10 NDLS |
23:08 ALD |
6h 58m | Daily | 3A |
|
NEW DELHI - RANCHI Rajdhani Exp
#12440 · Raj
|
16:10 NDLS |
23:27 ALD |
7h 17m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp
#12314 · Raj
|
16:30 NDLS |
23:42 ALD |
7h 12m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath
#22406 · GR
|
17:00 ANVT |
00:17 ALD |
7h 17m | Daily | 3A,CC |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12302 · Raj
|
17:00 NDLS |
23:42 ALD |
6h 42m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12306 · Raj
|
17:00 NDLS |
23:42 ALD |
6h 42m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express
#12570 · GR
|
17:00 ANVT |
00:17 ALD |
7h 17m | Daily | 3A |
|
New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express
#12310 · Raj
|
17:10 NDLS |
23:56 ALD |
6h 46m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express
#22812 · Raj
|
17:20 NDLS |
00:19 ALD |
6h 59m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)
#22824 · Raj
|
17:20 NDLS |
00:19 ALD |
6h 59m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express
#12330 · SKr
|
19:10 DLI |
04:13 ALD |
9h 03m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Anand ViharT Delhi-Sasaram GaribRath Express
#22410 · GR
|
19:15 ANVT |
03:55 ALD |
8h 40m | Daily | 3A |
|
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express
#12260 · Drnt
|
20:05 NDLS |
03:13 ALD |
7h 08m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Allahabad Duronto Express
#12276 · Drnt
|
23:00 NDLS |
06:20 ALD |
7h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12502 · SKr
|
23:45 NDLS |
08:50 ALD |
9h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - REWA SF Exp
#12428 · SF
|
00:20 ANVT |
09:25 ALD |
9h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jammu-Rourkela Express
#18102 · Exp
|
04:55 DLI |
15:30 ALD |
10h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip
#18102-Slip · Exp
|
04:55 DLI |
15:30 ALD |
10h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express
#12816 · SF
|
06:30 NDLS |
15:10 ALD |
8h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14084 · Exp
|
06:40 DLI |
17:55 ALD |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp
#12506 · SF
|
06:50 ANVT |
15:40 ALD |
8h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kalka Mail
#12312 · SF
|
07:00 DLI |
17:20 ALD |
10h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Howrah SF Express
#12324 · SF
|
07:10 NDLS |
16:35 ALD |
9h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Seemanchal Express
#12488 · SF
|
07:40 ANVT |
16:50 ALD |
9h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Mahabodhi Express
#12398 · SF
|
14:10 NDLS |
22:40 ALD |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Vikramshila Express
#12368 · SF
|
14:40 ANVT |
00:56 ALD |
10h 16m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
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Janata Express
#13040 · Exp
|
15:40 DLI |
07:40 ALD |
16h 00m | Daily | |
|
Lichhavi Express
#14006 · Exp
|
15:45 ANVT |
02:30 ALD |
10h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorva Express
#12382 · SF
|
16:20 NDLS |
02:20 ALD |
10h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorva Express
#12304 · SF
|
16:20 NDLS |
02:05 ALD |
9h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Sampoorna Kranti Express
#12394 · SF
|
17:30 NDLS |
02:01 ALD |
8h 31m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Shiv Ganga Express
#12560 · SF
|
18:45 NDLS |
03:35 ALD |
8h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express
#12380 · SF
|
19:10 DLI |
04:11 ALD |
9h 01m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Delhi Gaya S
#03686 · SF
|
19:10 DLI |
03:45 ALD |
8h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
#12818 · SF
|
19:50 ANVT |
04:20 ALD |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
#12874 · SF
|
19:50 ANVT |
04:20 ALD |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Magadh Express
#12402 · SF
|
20:10 NDLS |
05:10 ALD |
9h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Swatantrata Sainani Express
#12562 · SF
|
20:40 NDLS |
05:35 ALD |
8h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Lal Quila Express
#13112 · Exp
|
20:50 DLI |
10:45 ALD |
13h 55m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Prayagraj Express
#12418 · SF
|
21:25 NDLS |
06:45 ALD |
9h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chandigarh Allahabad Unchahar Express
#14218 · Exp
|
21:40 DLI |
11:20 ALD |
13h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Purushottam SF Express
#12802 · SF
|
22:20 NDLS |
07:25 ALD |
9h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp
#14056 · Mail
|
23:30 DLI |
08:25 ALD |
8h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
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NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express
#12350 · SF
|
23:45 NDLS |
08:50 ALD |
9h 05m | Daily | 3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 51 trains.
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