The Nagpur to Bhopal 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 Maharashtra to Madhya Pradesh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12651 · SKr
|
02:10 NGP |
08:10 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
#12707 · SKr
|
02:10 NGP |
08:10 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bangalore-Hazrat Nizammudin Rajdhani Express
#12493 · Raj
|
15:35 NGP |
21:25 BPL |
5h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Bangalore - Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
#12429 · Raj
|
15:35 NGP |
21:25 BPL |
5h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Yeswantpur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express
#12213 · Drnt
|
17:06 NGP |
22:23 BPL |
5h 17m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12649 · SKr
|
17:15 NGP |
23:05 BPL |
5h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12269 · Drnt
|
20:39 NGP |
01:38 BPL |
4h 59m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
#12437 · Raj
|
20:45 NGP |
02:10 BPL |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
#12611 · GR
|
20:45 NGP |
02:10 BPL |
5h 25m | Daily | 3A |
|
Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres
#12433 · Raj
|
20:45 NGP |
02:10 BPL |
5h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Bilaspur-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12441 · Raj
|
20:50 NGP |
02:10 BPL |
5h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Secunderabad- Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12285 · Drnt
|
20:52 NGP |
01:51 BPL |
4h 59m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Millennium Expres
#12645 · SF
|
00:30 NGP |
06:35 BPL |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanthi Express
#12643 · SF
|
00:30 NGP |
06:35 BPL |
6h 05m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin SwarnaJayanthi Express
#12803 · SF
|
00:30 NGP |
06:35 BPL |
6h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp
#15024 · Exp
|
00:55 NGP |
09:25 BPL |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp
#12641 · SF
|
02:10 NGP |
08:10 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Lucknow Express
#16093 · Exp
|
02:45 NGP |
10:05 BPL |
7h 20m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16031 · Exp
|
02:45 NGP |
10:05 BPL |
7h 20m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp
#16787 · Exp
|
02:55 NGP |
09:25 BPL |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16687 · Exp
|
02:55 NGP |
09:25 BPL |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16317 · Exp
|
02:55 NGP |
09:25 BPL |
6h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Chennai Dehradun Express
#12687 · SF
|
03:50 NGP |
09:50 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip
#12687-Slip · SF
|
03:50 NGP |
09:50 BPL |
6h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express
#22403 · SF
|
07:45 NGP |
14:45 BPL |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Link Superfast Express
#12861 · SF
|
09:25 NGP |
16:45 BPL |
7h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dakshin SF Express
#12721 · SF
|
09:25 NGP |
16:45 BPL |
7h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Secunderabad-Jaipur Special
#09735 · Exp
|
10:30 NGP |
18:10 BPL |
7h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp
#15016 · Exp
|
10:30 NGP |
18:50 BPL |
8h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Jaipur Express
#12969 · SF
|
11:15 NGP |
18:00 BPL |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
PURI - JODHPUR Express
#18473 · Exp
|
11:15 NGP |
18:00 BPL |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Jaipur SF Express
#12967 · SF
|
11:15 NGP |
18:00 BPL |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Mysore-Jaipur SF Express
#12975 · SF
|
11:15 NGP |
18:00 BPL |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Grand Trunk (GT) Express
#12615 · SF
|
12:25 NGP |
19:20 BPL |
6h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Gondwana Express
#12409 · SF
|
13:05 NGP |
19:55 BPL |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gondwana Express
#12405 · SF
|
13:05 NGP |
19:55 BPL |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12621 · SF
|
14:20 NGP |
20:25 BPL |
6h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Andhra Pradesh Express
#12723 · SF
|
15:55 NGP |
22:00 BPL |
6h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12522 · SF
|
17:00 NGP |
00:10 BPL |
7h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Expres
#12512 · SF
|
17:00 NGP |
00:10 BPL |
7h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Secunderabad - Gorakhpur Express
#12590 · SF
|
17:10 NGP |
00:10 BPL |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR SF Exp
#12592 · SF
|
17:10 NGP |
00:10 BPL |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16326 · Exp
|
17:10 NGP |
00:15 BPL |
7h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nagpur-Indore Weekly Express
#12914 · SF
|
19:15 NGP |
01:42 BPL |
6h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Indore Express
#12924 · SF
|
19:15 NGP |
01:42 BPL |
6h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12625 · SF
|
20:25 NGP |
02:55 BPL |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kongu Express
#12647 · SF
|
21:10 NGP |
03:20 BPL |
6h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express
#18237 · Exp
|
22:05 NGP |
07:05 BPL |
9h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Samata Express
#12807 · SF
|
22:50 NGP |
06:00 BPL |
7h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 49 trains.
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