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Prayagraj to Delhi Train

Schedule, Fares & Booking Information
🚆 ~14.2 hours 💰 from β‚Ή301 🚌 ~782 km
Prayagraj to Delhi trains. Journey time: approximately 14 hrs 12 min. Compare flights and buses as alternatives on FareEagle.
~14.2 hrs
Journey time
~782 km
Distance
β‚Ή301+
Sleeper fare
Daily
Frequency
🚆 Prayagraj to Delhi train route

The Prayagraj to Delhi 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 Uttar Pradesh to Delhi.

This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route β€” 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 β€” book early for confirmed berths.

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💰 Prayagraj to Delhi train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 782 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 β‚Ή1,935
2AAC 2-Tier Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight β‚Ή1,075
3AAC 3-Tier Most popular AC class, good value β‚Ή774
SLSleeper Class Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths β‚Ή301
2SSecond Sitting Non-AC reserved seating for short routes β‚Ή172
CCAC Chair Car AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi β‚Ή860

* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.

🚆 Trains from Prayagraj to Delhi (50 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12309 Β· Raj
00:28
ALD
07:28
ANVT
7h 00m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Jaynagar-Delhi AnandViharT Garib Rath
#12569 Β· GR
00:55
ALD
08:25
ANVT
7h 30m Daily 3A
Bhagalpur - Delhi AnandVihar T. Garib Rath Express
#22405 Β· GR
00:55
ALD
08:25
ANVT
7h 30m Daily 3A,CC
West Bengal Sampark Kranti
#12329 Β· SKr
01:07
ALD
11:51
DSA
10h 44m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Sasaram-Anand ViharT Delhi GariRath Express
#22409 Β· GR
01:25
ALD
11:50
ANVT
10h 25m Daily 3A
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12305 Β· Raj
02:45
ALD
09:51
ANVT
7h 06m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12301 Β· Raj
02:45
ALD
09:51
ANVT
7h 06m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#22423 Β· Raj
02:55
ALD
10:05
ANVT
7h 10m Daily 1A,2A,3A
DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp
#12423 Β· Raj
02:55
ALD
10:10
NDLS
7h 15m Daily 1A,2A,3A
KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp
#12313 Β· Raj
03:02
ALD
10:20
NDLS
7h 18m Daily 1A,2A,3A
BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express
#22823 Β· Raj
03:12
ALD
10:35
NDLS
7h 23m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#22811 Β· Raj
03:12
ALD
10:30
ANVT
7h 18m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12453 Β· Raj
03:40
ALD
10:46
ANVT
7h 06m Daily 1A,2A,3A
RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp
#12439 Β· Raj
03:40
ALD
10:50
NDLS
7h 10m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath
#12877 Β· GR
03:44
ALD
10:46
ANVT
7h 02m Daily 3A
Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express
#12259 Β· Drnt
04:00
ALD
11:00
ANVT
7h 00m Daily 1A,2A,3A
GUWAHATI - NEW DELHI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12501 Β· SKr
04:20
ALD
13:00
NDLS
8h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12819 Β· SKr
10:40
ALD
20:40
ANVT
10h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express
#12825 Β· SKr
11:04
ALD
20:44
ANVT
9h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto
#12281 Β· Drnt
22:11
ALD
06:05
ANVT
7h 54m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Allahabad-New Delhi Duronto Express
#12275 Β· Drnt
22:40
ALD
05:57
ANVT
7h 17m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express
#12273 Β· Drnt
22:44
ALD
06:05
ANVT
7h 21m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express
#12401 Β· SF
00:45
ALD
11:34
ANVT
10h 49m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express
#12379 Β· SF
01:12
ALD
11:55
DSA
10h 43m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Swatantrata Sainani Express
#12561 Β· SF
03:50
ALD
12:11
ANVT
8h 21m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Bhagalpur-NewDelhi Weekly SF Express
#12349 Β· SF
04:20
ALD
12:51
ANVT
8h 31m Daily 3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti SF Express
#12817 Β· SF
04:45
ALD
13:50
ANVT
9h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
#12873 Β· SF
05:00
ALD
13:50
ANVT
8h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Udyan Abha Toofan Express
#13007 Β· Exp
05:15
ALD
19:08
NZM
13h 53m Daily 3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14083 Β· Exp
06:35
ALD
18:04
DSA
11h 29m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Howrah-NewDelhi SF Express
#12323 Β· SF
07:40
ALD
16:54
ANVT
9h 14m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Puri New Delhi Superfast Express
#12815 Β· SF
07:40
ALD
16:46
ANVT
9h 06m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Rourkela-JammuTawi Express
#18601 Β· Exp
09:05
ALD
21:18
DSA
12h 13m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express
#18101 Β· Exp
09:05
ALD
21:20
DSA
12h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kalka Mail
#12311 Β· SF
09:30
ALD
20:33
DSA
11h 03m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - DELHI ANAND VIHAR North East Exp
#12505 Β· SF
09:40
ALD
19:15
ANVT
9h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express
#12487 Β· SF
11:55
ALD
20:50
ANVT
8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Unchahar Express
#14217 Β· Exp
14:15
ALD
03:50
DSA
13h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express
#13111 Β· Exp
15:30
ALD
02:56
DSA
11h 26m Daily 3A,SL
DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp
#14055 Β· Mail
19:25
ALD
05:51
DSA
10h 26m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lichhavi Express
#14005 Β· Exp
19:35
ALD
04:20
ANVT
8h 45m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Purushottam SF Express
#12801 Β· SF
19:45
ALD
04:28
ANVT
8h 43m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mahabodhi Express
#12397 Β· SF
20:10
ALD
04:46
ANVT
8h 36m Daily 2A,3A,SL
REWA - DELHI ANAND VIHAR SF Exp
#12427 Β· SF
21:00
ALD
06:24
ANVT
9h 24m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Prayagraj Express
#12417 Β· SF
21:30
ALD
06:34
ANVT
9h 04m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express
#12303 Β· SF
22:05
ALD
07:06
ANVT
9h 01m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express
#12381 Β· SF
22:05
ALD
07:06
ANVT
9h 01m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Shiv Ganga Express
#12559 Β· SF
22:30
ALD
07:34
ANVT
9h 04m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Vikramshila Express
#12367 Β· SF
22:35
ALD
07:40
ANVT
9h 05m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express
#12393 Β· SF
23:22
ALD
08:33
ANVT
9h 11m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 50 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Prayagraj to Delhi
📅
Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes β€” 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 782 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 Prayagraj to Delhi?
Trains from Prayagraj to Delhi take approximately 14.2 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 Prayagraj to Delhi?
Fares vary by class: Sleeper from β‚Ή301, AC 3-Tier from β‚Ή774, AC 2-Tier from β‚Ή1,075. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.
How many trains run from Prayagraj to Delhi daily?
Multiple trains operate on the Prayagraj to Delhi route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Prayagraj to Delhi 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 Prayagraj to Delhi?
Yes, there are direct trains on the Prayagraj to Delhi 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 Prayagraj to Delhi?
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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