The Gwalior to Bhopal train route covers approximately 456 km by rail and takes around 8.3 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Madhya Pradesh to Madhya 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 456 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 | ₹1,129 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹627 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹451 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹176 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹100 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹502 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12494 · Raj
|
00:13 GWL |
04:40 BPL |
4h 27m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12430 · Raj
|
00:13 GWL |
04:40 BPL |
4h 27m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express
#12214 · Drnt
|
03:37 GWL |
09:09 BPL |
5h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express
#12002 · Shtb
|
09:38 GWL |
14:05 BPL |
4h 27m | Daily | 1A,CC |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12650 · SKr
|
10:48 GWL |
16:10 BPL |
5h 22m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12708 · SKr
|
12:17 GWL |
17:45 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12652 · SKr
|
12:20 GWL |
17:45 BPL |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12630 · SKr
|
13:15 GWL |
19:25 BPL |
6h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres
#12434 · Raj
|
19:25 GWL |
00:01 BPL |
4h 36m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express
#12612 · GR
|
19:25 GWL |
00:01 BPL |
4h 36m | Daily | 3A |
|
Bilaspur Rajdhani Express
#12442 · Raj
|
19:29 GWL |
00:01 BPL |
4h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12438 · Raj
|
19:31 GWL |
00:01 BPL |
4h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto
#12270 · Drnt
|
19:51 GWL |
00:59 BPL |
5h 08m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Secunderabad Duronto Express
#12286 · Drnt
|
19:57 GWL |
01:13 BPL |
5h 16m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Malwa Express
#12920 · SF
|
00:47 GWL |
07:25 BPL |
6h 38m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shaan E Bhopal SF Express
#12156 · SF
|
01:13 GWL |
06:35 BPL |
5h 22m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Karnataka Express
#12628 · SF
|
01:34 GWL |
06:55 BPL |
5h 21m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Lashkar Express
#12162 · SF
|
01:55 GWL |
08:10 BPL |
6h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12622 · SF
|
02:39 GWL |
07:55 BPL |
5h 16m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar Dadar Express
#11058 · Exp
|
03:08 GWL |
11:15 BPL |
8h 07m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin SF Express
#12722 · SF
|
03:33 GWL |
10:05 BPL |
6h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin Link SF Express
#12722-Slip · SF
|
03:33 GWL |
10:05 BPL |
6h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express
#12172 · SF
|
04:36 GWL |
10:25 BPL |
5h 49m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Puducherry SF Exp
#22404 · SF
|
04:46 GWL |
10:50 BPL |
6h 04m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp
#12486 · SF
|
04:50 GWL |
10:50 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
H. Nizamuddin - Sainagar Shirdi (Weekly) Special
#04012 · Exp
|
05:10 GWL |
11:10 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gwalior Bhopal InterCity Express
#12198 · SF
|
06:15 GWL |
15:00 BPL |
8h 45m | Daily | |
|
Chhattisgarh Express
#18238 · Exp
|
10:35 GWL |
18:50 BPL |
8h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express Slip
#18238-Slip · Exp
|
10:35 GWL |
18:50 BPL |
8h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Punjab Mail
#12138 · SF
|
10:40 GWL |
16:55 BPL |
6h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp
#12642 · SF
|
11:11 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 59m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12804 · SF
|
11:12 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express
#12148 · SF
|
11:12 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12644 · SF
|
11:12 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 58m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
#12782 · SF
|
11:12 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Millennium Express
#12646 · SF
|
11:12 GWL |
17:10 BPL |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Samata Express
#12808 · SF
|
13:07 GWL |
19:10 BPL |
6h 03m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kongu Express
#12648 · SF
|
13:07 GWL |
19:10 BPL |
6h 03m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12618 · SF
|
14:05 GWL |
19:45 BPL |
5h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gwalior Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#01102 · Exp
|
15:00 GWL |
21:50 BPL |
6h 50m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Jhelum Express
#11078 · Exp
|
15:40 GWL |
22:00 BPL |
6h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12626 · SF
|
16:02 GWL |
21:35 BPL |
5h 33m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patalkot Express
#14010 · Exp
|
18:02 GWL |
00:35 BPL |
6h 33m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express
#14020 · Exp
|
18:02 GWL |
00:35 BPL |
6h 33m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Sachkhand SF Express
#12716 · SF
|
18:20 GWL |
00:15 BPL |
5h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shridham Express
#12191 · SF
|
18:55 GWL |
00:55 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
H.Nizamuddin Hubli Goa Express Slip
#12780-Slip · SF
|
19:38 GWL |
01:10 BPL |
5h 32m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - VASCO DA GAMA Goa Exp
#12780 · SF
|
19:38 GWL |
01:10 BPL |
5h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chandigarh Chennai Express
#22688 · SF
|
20:12 GWL |
01:40 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express Slip
#16318-Slip · Exp
|
20:12 GWL |
01:40 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Dehradun Chennai Express
#12688 · SF
|
20:12 GWL |
01:40 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16688 · Exp
|
20:12 GWL |
01:40 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express Slip
#16688-Slip · Exp
|
20:12 GWL |
01:50 BPL |
5h 38m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16318 · Exp
|
20:12 GWL |
01:40 BPL |
5h 28m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16032 · Exp
|
20:12 GWL |
03:05 BPL |
6h 53m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Gondwana Express
#12410 · SF
|
20:25 GWL |
02:15 BPL |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
H.Nizamuddin-Bhusaval Gondwana Express
#12406 · SF
|
20:25 GWL |
02:15 BPL |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BAREILLY - MUMBAI LTT Weekly Exp
#14314 · Exp
|
20:55 GWL |
04:25 BPL |
7h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12724 · SF
|
22:10 GWL |
03:25 BPL |
5h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
GrandTrunk Express
#12616 · SF
|
23:36 GWL |
05:20 BPL |
5h 44m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 60 trains.
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