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.
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 | βΉ1,935 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | βΉ1,075 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | βΉ774 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | βΉ301 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | βΉ172 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | βΉ860 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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