The Vijayawada to Nagpur train route covers approximately 730 km by rail and takes around 13.3 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Andhra Pradesh to Maharashtra.
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 730 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 | ₹1,807 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹1,004 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹723 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹281 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹161 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹803 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
#12611 · GR
|
12:00 BZA |
20:35 NGP |
8h 35m | Daily | 3A |
|
Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres
#12433 · Raj
|
12:00 BZA |
20:35 NGP |
8h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12269 · Drnt
|
12:12 BZA |
20:39 NGP |
8h 27m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12651 · SKr
|
16:10 BZA |
02:00 NGP |
9h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Jaipur Express
#12969 · SF
|
00:20 BZA |
11:05 NGP |
10h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp
#12669 · SF
|
00:20 BZA |
11:45 NGP |
11h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Jaipur SF Express
#12967 · SF
|
00:20 BZA |
11:05 NGP |
10h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Grand Trunk (GT) Express
#12615 · SF
|
02:05 BZA |
12:15 NGP |
10h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express
#12788 · SF
|
04:05 BZA |
14:45 NGP |
10h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express
#22816 · SF
|
04:05 BZA |
14:45 NGP |
10h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12621 · SF
|
04:20 BZA |
14:10 NGP |
9h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12522 · SF
|
06:20 BZA |
16:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Expres
#12512 · SF
|
06:20 BZA |
16:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16326 · Exp
|
06:20 BZA |
17:00 NGP |
10h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum-Korba Express
#16328 · Exp
|
06:20 BZA |
16:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12625 · SF
|
10:15 BZA |
20:15 NGP |
10h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - GAYA SF Exp
#12390 · SF
|
14:35 BZA |
00:45 NGP |
10h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Millennium Expres
#12645 · SF
|
14:35 BZA |
00:20 NGP |
9h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanthi Express
#12643 · SF
|
14:35 BZA |
00:20 NGP |
9h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin SwarnaJayanthi Express
#12803 · SF
|
14:35 BZA |
00:20 NGP |
9h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Lucknow Express
#16093 · Exp
|
14:50 BZA |
02:35 NGP |
11h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16031 · Exp
|
14:50 BZA |
02:35 NGP |
11h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp
#12641 · SF
|
16:10 BZA |
02:00 NGP |
9h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp
#16787 · Exp
|
16:20 BZA |
02:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16687 · Exp
|
16:20 BZA |
02:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16317 · Exp
|
16:20 BZA |
02:45 NGP |
10h 25m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Chennai Dehradun Express
#12687 · SF
|
17:00 BZA |
03:40 NGP |
10h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip
#12687-Slip · SF
|
17:00 BZA |
03:40 NGP |
10h 40m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp
#16359 · Exp
|
20:20 BZA |
07:35 NGP |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express
#22403 · SF
|
20:20 BZA |
07:35 NGP |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Link Superfast Express
#12861 · SF
|
21:30 BZA |
09:15 NGP |
11h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp
#12295 · SF
|
22:35 BZA |
08:20 NGP |
9h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp
#12578 · SF
|
23:05 BZA |
10:20 NGP |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - LUCKNOW SF Exp
#12539 · SF
|
23:05 BZA |
10:20 NGP |
11h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 34 trains.
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IRCTC — Book train tickets online, check PNR status
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