For all train enthusiasts: The longest Railway Routes in India

A train ride can be a completely different experience. The lush green meadows, sugar mills, mud-huts, paddy fields, big mountains, and open skies give one a feeling of excitement as well as a sense of peace within the soul. A train journey always provides an unforgettable experience. Here, you're going to learn about the longest trains in India. If you enjoy traveling by train, take a look at the IRCTC website for online booking of train tickets, and don’t forget to check the Indian Railway train status to stay updated on your train’s schedule before embarking on the longest journey.

1. Vivek Express

The first railway train that has the longest railway tracks within India i.e. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari Express. It runs every week. It covers approximately 4200 kilometers of distance in about 80 hours, with more than 50 stops.

2. Silchar Superfast Express

It is a week-long train called Thiruvananthapuram which is the Silchar Superfast Express. With 54 stops in between it is the most fast train that travels the distance of 76 hours and 35 mins.

3. Himsagar Express

This is the third place in the most extensive railway lines in India. This is also a week-long train that runs on Mondays from Kanyakumari as well as Jammu & Kashmir. It runs through 12 states, stopping at 71 stations along its route. It lasts for 73 hours and five minutes. It is renowned in the south for its ability to get to Vaishno Devi.

4. Ten Jammu Express

Ten Jammu Express has a similar route to Himsagar Express i.e. Tirunelveli to Katra. It covers 3,631 kilometers and stops at sixty-two stations. The time it takes to run the rain is around 70 hours and 20 minutes. The rain also runs for every week and is passed by 11 states.

5. Navyug Express

Navyug Express train is also a train every week that runs starting from Jammu Tawi to Mangalore Central. It covers 3,607 km in 68 hours before reaching the destination. There are 59 stops along the route. Navyug Express passes through 15 states and provides 2AC and 3AC, sleeper class and 2AC to passengers.

6. Amritsar Kochuveli Express

Amritsar Kochuveli Express originates from the northwest direction and is headed to the south side. The train covers a 3295 km and takes approximately 57 hours and 20 mins in total. It offers 2AC, 3AC and sleeper classes, Amritsar Kochuveli Express halts 25 stations along the way.

7. Dibrugarh Express

Dibrugarh Express train starts from New Tinsukia and ends at its destination after 3547 km. It takes 68 hrs to travel the distance and stops at 35 stations along the way. It goes through some the most important cities, including Guwahati, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam, and Vijayawada.

8. Dehradun Kochuveli Superfast Express

There are 25 stations that stop at the station. the Dehradun Kochueli Superfast Express train travels around 3,459 km. It travels through nearly 9 states, with a total running time of about 60 hours and 15 minutes. It runs every Friday until the destination.

9. Kerala Sampark Kranti Express

Kerala Sampark Kranti Express train operates through two states i.e. Thiruvananthapuram and Punjab. The train travels 3398 kilometers and takes about 55 hours, 25 mins to finish the journey. It travels through nine states, and stops at 22 stations on the way.

10. Raptisagar Express

Raptisafar Express train has a duration of 62 hours which travels from Ernakulam Junction in Kerala to Barauni in Bihar. This is a week-long train that stops at 62 stations. It provides 1 AC 2AC, 3AC as well as sleeper class for passengers.

Word of Caution

To ensure a comfortable trip be sure to make sure you check the status of your pnr of your ticket. This will help you prevent confusion regarding your seat, and assists in confirming the status of your reservation.