Shatabdi Express, a superfast train, was launched in the year 1988 to commemorate the centenary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This train was introduced by the then Railway Minister Shri Madhavrao Scindia.
The first Shatabdi Express operated between New Delhi and Jhansi, which was later extended to Bhopal. Now this train is known as Bhopal Shatabdi. Since then many trains have been added to the superfast train series.
Shatabdi is a high-speed train that stops at very few stations. It has an average speed of around 90 km/hr, while it can run at a maximum speed of 160 km/hr. It is a premium, fully-airconditioned train, wherein the passengers are greeted with tea, coffee, water, and meals.
In this article, we have curated the details of all Shatabdi Express trains running across the country.
Time Table
| Name | Start Station | Start Time | End Station | End Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Duronto Express (22203) | VISAKHAPATNAM | 19:45 | SECUNDERABAD JN | 06:15 | 699 kms |
| MAS Duronto Express (22206) | MADURAI JN | 22:45 | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 07:20 | 559 kms |
| NDLS Shatabdi (12001) | HABIBGANJ | 15:00 | NEW DELHI | 23:30 | 707 kms |
| Bhopal Shatabdi (12002) | NEW DELHI | 06:00 | HABIBGANJ | 14:25 | 707 kms |
| LJN Swran Shtbd (12003) | LUCKNOW NE | 15:35 | NEW DELHI | 22:15 | 511 kms |
| LJN Swran Shtbd (12004) | NEW DELHI | 06:10 | LUCKNOW NE | 12:45 | 511 kms |
| Kalka Shatabdi (12005) | NEW DELHI | 17:15 | KALKA | 21:20 | 303 kms |
| Kalka Shatabdi (12006) | KALKA | 06:15 | NEW DELHI | 10:20 | 303 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12007) | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 06:00 | MYSURU JN | 13:00 | 500 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12008) | MYSURU JN | 14:15 | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 21:40 | 500 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12009) | MUMBAI CENTRAL | 06:30 | AHMEDABAD JN | 12:45 | 491 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12010) | AHMEDABAD JN | 14:45 | MUMBAI CENTRAL | 21:20 | 491 kms |
| Kalka Shatabdi (12011) | NEW DELHI | 07:40 | KALKA | 11:45 | 303 kms |
| Kalka Shatabdi (12012) | KALKA | 17:45 | NEW DELHI | 21:55 | 303 kms |
| Amritsar Shatabdi (12013) | NEW DELHI | 16:30 | AMRITSAR JN | 22:30 | 448 kms |
| Amritsar Shatabdi (12014) | AMRITSAR JN | 04:55 | NEW DELHI | 11:00 | 448 kms |
| Ajmer Shatabdi (12015) | NEW DELHI | 06:05 | DAURAI | 13:10 | 450 kms |
| Ajmer Shatabdi (12016) | DAURAI | 15:15 | NEW DELHI | 22:40 | 450 kms |
| Dehradun Shatabdi (12017) | NEW DELHI | 06:45 | DEHRADUN | 12:50 | 315 kms |
| Dehradun Shatabdi (12018) | DEHRADUN | 16:55 | NEW DELHI | 22:50 | 315 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12019) | HOWRAH JN | 06:05 | RANCHI | 13:15 | 426 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12020) | RANCHI | 13:45 | HOWRAH JN | 21:30 | 426 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12025) | PUNE JN | 05:50 | SECUNDERABAD JN | 14:20 | 597 kms |
| PUNE Shatabdi (12026) | SECUNDERABAD JN | 14:45 | PUNE JN | 23:10 | 597 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12027) | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 17:30 | KSR BENGALURU | 22:30 | 362 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12028) | KSR BENGALURU | 06:00 | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 11:00 | 362 kms |
| Swarna Shatabdi (12029) | NEW DELHI | 07:20 | AMRITSAR JN | 13:45 | 448 kms |
| Swarna Shatabdi (12030) | AMRITSAR JN | 16:50 | NEW DELHI | 23:15 | 448 kms |
| Amritsar Shatabdi (12031) | NEW DELHI | 07:20 | AMRITSAR JN | 13:45 | 448 kms |
| Amritsar Shatabdi (12032) | AMRITSAR JN | 16:50 | NEW DELHI | 23:15 | 448 kms |
| CNB NDLS Shatabdi (12033) | KANPUR CENTRAL | 06:00 | NEW DELHI | 11:20 | 437 kms |
| NDLS CNB Shatabdi (12034) | NEW DELHI | 15:50 | KANPUR CENTRAL | 20:45 | 437 kms |
| NDLS LDH Shatabdi (12037) | NEW DELHI | 07:05 | LUDHIANA JN | 12:25 | 329 kms |
| LDH NDLS Shatabdi (12038) | LUDHIANA JN | 16:40 | NEW DELHI | 22:05 | 329 kms |
| KGM NDLS Shatabdi (12039) | KATHGODAM | 15:35 | NEW DELHI | 20:50 | 281 kms |
| NDLS KGM Shatabdi (12040) | NEW DELHI | 06:20 | KATHGODAM | 11:40 | 281 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12041) | HOWRAH JN | 14:15 | NEW JALPAIGURI | 22:30 | 561 kms |
| NJP HWH Shatabdi (12042) | NEW JALPAIGURI | 05:30 | HOWRAH JN | 13:35 | 561 kms |
| NDLS MOGA Shatabdi (12043) | NEW DELHI | 07:05 | MOGA | 14:05 | 398 kms |
| NDLS Shatabdi (12044) | MOGA | 15:00 | NEW DELHI | 22:05 | 398 kms |
| NDLS CDG Shatabdi (12045) | NEW DELHI | 19:15 | CHANDIGARH | 22:45 | 266 kms |
| CDG NDLS Shatabdi (12046) | CHANDIGARH | 12:00 | NEW DELHI | 15:25 | 266 kms |
| NDLS FZR Shatabdi (12047) | NEW DELHI | 16:20 | FIROZPUR CANT | 22:50 | 386 kms |
| FZR NDLS Shatabdi (12048) | FIROZPUR CANT | 06:00 | NEW DELHI | 12:05 | 386 kms |
| Gatimaan Express (12049) | JHANSI JN | 15:05 | H NIZAMUDDIN | 19:30 | 403 kms |
| Gatimaan Express (12050) | H NIZAMUDDIN | 08:10 | JHANSI JN | 12:35 | 403 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12243) | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 07:10 | COIMBATORE JN | 14:15 | 497 kms |
| Shatabdi Express (12244) | COIMBATORE JN | 15:05 | MGR CHENNAI CTL | 22:15 | 497 kms |
| Satabdi Express (12277) | HOWRAH JN | 14:25 | PURI | 22:05 | 502 kms |
| Satabdi Express (12278) | PURI | 05:45 | HOWRAH JN | 13:40 | 502 kms |
| DGHA SUP Ac Express (12847) | HOWRAH JN | 11:10 | DIGHA | 14:20 | 186 kms |
| HWH SUP Ac Express (12848) | DIGHA | 15:30 | HOWRAH JN | 18:40 | 186 kms |
Fare
Shatabdi Express trains are a series of superfast trains that connect various cities across India. The fare for the same depends on the route of the train and the class you want to travel in. It has two seating options: Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC)
Approximate fare
- Chair Car (CC): Rs 1,135
- Executive Class (EC): Rs 2,325
Note: The above-mentioned fares are of Habibganj - New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12001). Fares may changes, as dynamic fares are also included sometimes.
Route
Shatabdi Express trains run on various routes, connecting one state to another. For complete information on the Shatabdi superfast special trains routes, passengers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.
How to Book Tickets
Tickets for the Shatabdi Express can be booked just as tickets are booked for any other Indian train. Passengers can book it from IRCTC's official website or visit any railway reservation counter in India.
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