For the love of trains: longest train journey routes in India

Indian Railways, with its vast network spread over 115,000 km, is one of the world’s largest rail networks. There are more than 20000 passenger trains and over 7000 freight trains running every day from 7349 stations. And these numbers are quite impressive and huge! To all the train lovers, here is a list of some of the longest route train journeys in India which you can plan next. Checkout the pictures here:

Topping the list is the Vivek Express that operates on a weekly basis from Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari. This weekly train, at present, is the longest train journey route in India and 24th in the world (in terms of distance and time). The chain of trains were started in the year 2013 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The one from Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari, covers a distance 4273 km in about 80 hours with more than 50 intermediate stoppages.

Distance covered: 4273 km

Thiruvananthapuram – Silchar Superfast Express is a weekly train, that was earlier known as Thiruvananthapuram Central – Guwahati Superfast Express. But on November 21, 2017, the train route was expanded, which then became Thiruvananthapuram – Silchar Superfast Express and also, the longest-running super-fast train. The train covers a distance of 3932 km in around 76 hours 35 minutes with 54 halts.

Distance Covered: 3932 km

Himsagar Express running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Kanyakumari captures the third spot in the list. This weekly train traverses 12 Indian states, halts at 73 stations and covers the distance of 3785 km in about 73 hours. The train is preferred by devotees living down south wanting to visit the revered shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir.

Distance covered: 3785 km

Navyug Express from Mangalore Central to Jammu Tawi takes 4 days to reach the destination. During these days, the train halts at 59 stations and covers a distance of 3685 km. Navyug or the New-Era Express is a weekly train that passes through 15 Indian states, the only train in the country to do so.The prime purpose behind launching this train was to improve connectivity of Jammu & Kashmir with other Indian states.

Distance covered: 3685 km

Ten Jammu Express runs twice a week from Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) to reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Jammu & Kashmir). The train covers a distance of around 3642 km and has 62 official stoppages en route. To cover the distance, the train takes around 69 hours, during which it passes through 11 states.

Distance Covered: 3642 km

Home to one of the prime religious centres, the Golden Temple, Amritsar receives lakhs of visitors from across the globe and country, every year. Amritsar Kochuveli Express, a weekly train available every Sunday, travels through seven states and takes nearly 57 hours to cover a distance of 3597 km. On its route, the train stops at only 25 stations. The train is a favourite among people living in the southern tip of the country wishing to explore the beautiful Golden Temple.

Distance Covered: 3597 km

The other train that finds its mention on this list is Humsafar Express running between Agartala and Bengaluru Cantonment. The train covers a distance of 3570 km in 64 hours and 15 minutes. In between, it halts at only 28 stations. Humsafar Express leaves from Agartala to Bengaluru Cantonment twice a week, on every Tuesday and Saturday.

Distance Covered: 3570 km