India has earned accolades for its extensive railway network. Countless trains run across lengths and breadths of the country. Some of the trains have the longest routes and offers world-class passenger service.
Here is a list of the top 10 longest train journeys in India.
1. Vivek Express
Route : Kanyakumari - Dibrugarh
Distance : 4234 Kms
Hours : 79 Hrs
Run and managed by the Indian Railway, Vivek Express is a weekly train that runs between prominent destinations in our country. The train connecting Kanyakumari and Dibrugarh is reputed as the longest train journey in India. The total distance covered is 4234 kilometres and takes around 79 hours to complete it. This express train passes through 8 Indian states with 57 stop points before reaching the final destination. Dibrugarh – Kanyakumari Vivek Express comes with Sleeper Class, AC 2 tier and 3 tier coaches as well as second sitting coaches.
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2. Aronai Superfast Express
Route : Thiruvananthapuram Central - Silchar
Distance : 3931 Kms
Hours : 74 Hrs
Aronai Superfast Express is one of the most popular trains that operate between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Silchar. This train is usually on time and covers a total distance of 3931 kilometres in 74 hours. Aronai Express runs on Tuesday and stops 57 times during the journey. The train boasts of 23 coaches including AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class and Second Seating coaches. It also offers pantry facilities to the passengers.
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3. Thiruvananthapuram - Silchar Superfast Express
Route : Thiruvananthapuram Central - Silchar
Distance : 3932 Km
Hours : 74 Hrs
Thiruvananthapuram Central – Silchar Express Train is often regarded as the longest-running superfast trains in the Indian subcontinent. Originally, it used to run between the regions of Thiruvananthapuram Central and Guwahati. But later in the year 2017, the route was extended to Silchar. The superfast train is managed by the Indian Railway and traverses 8 states covering a distance of 3932 kilometres in 74 hours. It runs weekly and features AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class and general coaches.
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4. Himsagar Express
Route : Kanyakumari - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Distance : 3789 Kms
One of the most prominent trains, Himsagar Express runs between Kanyakumari and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. This is one of the longest routes in our country and covers an estimated distance of 3789 kilometres. Himsagar Express runs weekly and passes through 12 states with 73 stopping points. There are a total of 19 coaches including Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper Class and Unreserved Coaches. The train also has a pantry car for the convenience of its passengers.
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5. Navyug Express
Route : Mangalore Central - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Distance : 3685 Kms
Hours : 68 Hrs
Navyug Express is another weekly train that operates between Mangalore Central and Katra. It started in the year 2015 and is managed by the Indian Railway. This train is known for covering the fifth-longest route in our country. Navyug Express runs for a total distance of 3685 kilometres and takes around 68 hours to complete the journey. The train passes through most of the Indian states namely Karnataka, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. The train stops at 61 stations and comprises of AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and Sleeper Class coaches.
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6. Yesvantpur Kamakhya AC SF Express
Route : Yesvantpur - Kamakhya
Distance : 3025 Kms
Hours : 52.5 Hrs
Yesvantpur Kamakhya AC SF Express operates between Yesvantpur Junction and Kamakhya. This is a superfast train managed by the North East Frontier Railway Zone. The train traverses the Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. The total distance covered is 3025 kilometres within a stipulated time of 52.5 hours. The average train speed is more than 55 km/hr. Hence the fare includes a surcharge. This is as per the rules of the Indian Railway. Yesvantpur – Kamakhya AC SF Express comprises of a pantry car, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and AC First Class coaches.
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7. New Tinsukia - Bengaluru Weekly Express
Route : Bangalore City - New Tinsukia
Distance : 3590 Kms
Hours : 65 Hrs
As the name suggests, New Tinsukia - Bengaluru Weekly Express is a weekly train that links Tinsukia in Assam to Bengaluru in Karnataka. This train started its operation in 2010 and is functional even today. It runs for a total distance of 3590 kilometres in an average span of 65 hours. On the way, the train stops at 36 major railway station across notable destinations. New Tinsukia - Bengaluru Weekly Express features AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and Sleeper Class coaches that need to be reserved in advance.
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8. Kochuveli - Amritsar Weekly Express
Route : Kochuveli - Amritsar Junction
Distance : 3597 Kms
Hours : 58 Hrs
Kochuveli - Amritsar Superfast Express connects Kochuveli in the south and Amritsar Junction in the north. It is a superfast train that runs weekly. The total distance covered by Kochuveli - Amritsar Superfast Express is 3597 kilometres in 58 hours. This train includes Sleeper Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class and General Coaches. During the journey, it stops at 25 important stations across the country.
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9. Humsafar Express
Route : Agartala - Bangalore Cantonment
Distance : 3599 Kms
Hours : 65.5 Hrs
Humsafar Express is one of the newest additions in the Indian Railways that started its operation on December 2018. The train connecting Agartala and Bangalore Cantonment is regarded as one of the longest routes in our country. It is a 3 tier AC train equipped with modern amenities including onboard catering, reading lights and mobile sockets and smoke alarms. There are 18 coaches along with 1 pantry car. The Humsafar Express covers a total distance of 3599 kilometres in 65.5 hours and halts at 28 major stations.
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10. Kochuveli Dehradun Superfast Express
Route : Kochuveli - Dehradun
Distance : 3459 Kms
Kochuveli Dehradun Superfast Express is managed by the Southern Railway Zone and connects Kochuveli in Thiruvananthapuram and Dehradun in the Garhwal region. The train runs across 9 Indian states including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Gujarat. Kochuveli Dehradun Superfast runs a total distance of 3459 kilometres at an average speed of 60 km/hr. And again there is a superfast surcharge. Kochuveli Dehradun Superfast Express features AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and Sleeper Class coaches.
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