Mathura to Bhopal Train

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

The Mathura to Bhopal 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 Uttar 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.

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💰 Mathura to Bhopal 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 Mathura to Bhopal (56 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express
#12214 · Drnt
 01:11
MTJ
 09:09
BPL
 7h 58m Daily 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express
#12002 · Shtb
 07:34
MTJ
 14:05
BPL
 6h 31m Daily 1A,CC
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12650 · SKr
 08:31
MTJ
 16:10
BPL
 7h 39m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12708 · SKr
 09:33
MTJ
 17:45
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 2A,3A,SL
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12652 · SKr
 09:34
MTJ
 17:45
BPL
 8h 11m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12630 · SKr
 10:49
MTJ
 19:25
BPL
 8h 36m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Bilaspur Rajdhani Express
#12442 · Raj
 17:26
MTJ
 00:01
BPL
 6h 35m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12438 · Raj
 17:32
MTJ
 00:01
BPL
 6h 29m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres
#12434 · Raj
 17:32
MTJ
 00:01
BPL
 6h 29m Daily 1A,2A,3A
H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express
#12612 · GR
 17:32
MTJ
 00:01
BPL
 6h 29m Daily 3A
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto
#12270 · Drnt
 17:36
MTJ
 00:59
BPL
 7h 23m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Secunderabad Duronto Express
#12286 · Drnt
 17:38
MTJ
 01:13
BPL
 7h 35m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12494 · Raj
 22:19
MTJ
 04:40
BPL
 6h 21m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express
#12430 · Raj
 22:19
MTJ
 04:40
BPL
 6h 21m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Tamil Nadu Express
#12622 · SF
 00:25
MTJ
 07:55
BPL
 7h 30m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Dakshin SF Express
#12722 · SF
 00:55
MTJ
 10:05
BPL
 9h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Dakshin Link SF Express
#12722-Slip · SF
 00:55
MTJ
 10:05
BPL
 9h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Puducherry SF Exp
#22404 · SF
 01:55
MTJ
 10:50
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp
#12486 · SF
 02:02
MTJ
 10:50
BPL
 8h 48m Daily 3A,SL
Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express
#12172 · SF
 02:17
MTJ
 10:25
BPL
 8h 08m Daily 1A,2A,3A
H. Nizamuddin - Sainagar Shirdi (Weekly) Special
#04012 · Exp
 02:32
MTJ
 11:10
BPL
 8h 38m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chhattisgarh Express
#18238 · Exp
 07:10
MTJ
 18:50
BPL
 11h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Chhattisgarh Express Slip
#18238-Slip · Exp
 07:10
MTJ
 18:50
BPL
 11h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Punjab Mail
#12138 · SF
 07:53
MTJ
 16:55
BPL
 9h 02m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12804 · SF
 08:15
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express
#12148 · SF
 08:15
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12644 · SF
 08:15
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 3A,SL
Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
#12782 · SF
 08:15
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Millennium Express
#12646 · SF
 08:15
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp
#12642 · SF
 08:17
MTJ
 17:10
BPL
 8h 53m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Samata Express
#12808 · SF
 10:35
MTJ
 19:10
BPL
 8h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kongu Express
#12648 · SF
 10:35
MTJ
 19:10
BPL
 8h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12618 · SF
 11:25
MTJ
 19:45
BPL
 8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jhelum Express
#11078 · Exp
 12:50
MTJ
 22:00
BPL
 9h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kerala Express
#12626 · SF
 13:33
MTJ
 21:35
BPL
 8h 02m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Patalkot Express
#14010 · Exp
 15:25
MTJ
 00:35
BPL
 9h 10m Daily 3A,SL
Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express
#14020 · Exp
 15:25
MTJ
 00:35
BPL
 9h 10m Daily 3A,SL
Sachkhand SF Express
#12716 · SF
 15:38
MTJ
 00:15
BPL
 8h 37m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Shridham Express
#12191 · SF
 16:20
MTJ
 00:55
BPL
 8h 35m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
H.Nizamuddin Hubli Goa Express Slip
#12780-Slip · SF
 16:50
MTJ
 01:10
BPL
 8h 20m Daily 2A,SL
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - VASCO DA GAMA Goa Exp
#12780 · SF
 16:50
MTJ
 01:10
BPL
 8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chandigarh Chennai Express
#22688 · SF
 17:28
MTJ
 01:40
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 3A,SL
Himsagar Express Slip
#16318-Slip · Exp
 17:28
MTJ
 01:40
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 2A,SL
Dehradun Chennai Express
#12688 · SF
 17:28
MTJ
 01:40
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Navyug Express
#16688 · Exp
 17:28
MTJ
 01:40
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Navyug Express Slip
#16688-Slip · Exp
 17:28
MTJ
 01:50
BPL
 8h 22m Daily 2A,SL
Himsagar Express
#16318 · Exp
 17:28
MTJ
 01:40
BPL
 8h 12m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Andaman Express
#16032 · Exp
 17:30
MTJ
 03:05
BPL
 9h 35m Daily 3A,SL
Gondwana Express
#12410 · SF
 17:40
MTJ
 02:15
BPL
 8h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
H.Nizamuddin-Bhusaval Gondwana Express
#12406 · SF
 17:40
MTJ
 02:15
BPL
 8h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12724 · SF
 19:44
MTJ
 03:25
BPL
 7h 41m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
GrandTrunk Express
#12616 · SF
 20:55
MTJ
 05:20
BPL
 8h 25m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Malwa Express
#12920 · SF
 21:48
MTJ
 07:25
BPL
 9h 37m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Shaan E Bhopal SF Express
#12156 · SF
 22:52
MTJ
 06:35
BPL
 7h 43m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Express
#12628 · SF
 23:10
MTJ
 06:55
BPL
 7h 45m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Amritsar Dadar Express
#11058 · Exp
 23:55
MTJ
 11:15
BPL
 11h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 56 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Mathura to Bhopal
📅
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 Mathura to Bhopal? ▼
Trains from Mathura to Bhopal 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 Mathura to Bhopal? ▼
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 Mathura to Bhopal daily? ▼
Multiple trains operate on the Mathura to Bhopal route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Mathura to Bhopal 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 Mathura to Bhopal? ▼
Yes, there are direct trains on the Mathura to Bhopal 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 Mathura to Bhopal? ▼
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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