Express · No. 12615
Grand Trunk Express train timings
Grand Trunk Express timetable
6 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Central | — | 19:10 | 0 | |
| 2 | Vijayawada Junction | 04:20 (+1d) | 04:30 (+1d) | 10 min | 440 |
| 3 | Nagpur Junction | 12:00 (+1d) | 12:15 (+1d) | 15 min | 1125 |
| 4 | Bhopal Junction | 17:30 (+1d) | 17:40 (+1d) | 10 min | 1491 |
| 5 | Gwalior Junction | 21:05 (+1d) | 21:10 (+1d) | 5 min | 1784 |
| 6 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 01:50 (+2d) | — | 2194 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.
Grand Trunk Express: Chennai to Delhi
Grand Trunk Express (12615) is an express train run by Indian Railways between Chennai Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The full journey covers 2,194 km and takes 30h 40m, with 4 intermediate stops.
It leaves Chennai Central at 19:10 and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 01:50 on day 3. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Vijayawada Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhopal Junction and Gwalior Junction.
Grand Trunk Express (12615) is one of India's oldest named trains, running from Chennai Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) since 1929. Covering 2,194 km in approximately 32 hours via Vijayawada, Nagpur, Bhopal, and Agra, its name references the historic Grand Trunk Road.
How to book Grand Trunk Express tickets
Book through IRCTC (irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Rail Connect app); you need a verified IRCTC account. General reservations open 60 days before the journey date. Tatkal tickets open one day before travel: 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.
Book on irctc.co.inGrand Trunk Express: common questions
- What time does Grand Trunk Express leave Chennai?
- Grand Trunk Express departs Chennai Central at 19:10 and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 01:50 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Grand Trunk Express take from Chennai to Delhi?
- The scheduled journey time is 30h 40m for 2,194 km.
- Which stations does Grand Trunk Express stop at?
- Grand Trunk Express calls at Chennai Central, Vijayawada Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhopal Junction, Gwalior Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
- Does Grand Trunk Express run every day?
- Yes, Grand Trunk Express runs daily.
- Where can I book Grand Trunk Express tickets?
- On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.