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Express · No. 12625

Kerala Express train timings

New DelhiThiruvananthapuram Central
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
11:30
Departs Delhi
05:40 +2
Arrives Thiruvananthapuram
42h 10m
Journey time
3,051 km
Distance

Kerala Express timetable

6 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1New Delhi—11:30
2Bhopal Junction19:0519:15
3Nagpur Junction00:20 (+1d)00:30 (+1d)
4Secunderabad Junction07:55 (+1d)08:05 (+1d)
5Ernakulam Junction02:50 (+2d)02:55 (+2d)
6Thiruvananthapuram Central05:40 (+2d)—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.

Kerala Express: Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Express (12625) is an express train run by Indian Railways between New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram Central. The full journey covers 3,051 km and takes 42h 10m, with 4 intermediate stops.

It leaves New Delhi at 11:30 and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central at 05:40 on day 3. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Bhopal Junction, Nagpur Junction, Secunderabad Junction and Ernakulam Junction.

Kerala Express (12625) connects New Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kerala — one of the longest single-destination train journeys in India at 3,051 km. Running through the full length of India, the journey takes approximately 48 hours, passing through Bhopal, Nagpur, Secunderabad, and the Kerala coast.

How to book Kerala 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.in

Kerala Express: common questions

What time does Kerala Express leave Delhi?
Kerala Express departs New Delhi at 11:30 and arrives at Thiruvananthapuram Central at 05:40 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does Kerala Express take from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram?
The scheduled journey time is 42h 10m for 3,051 km.
Which stations does Kerala Express stop at?
Kerala Express calls at New Delhi, Bhopal Junction, Nagpur Junction, Secunderabad Junction, Ernakulam Junction and Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Does Kerala Express run every day?
Yes, Kerala Express runs daily.
Where can I book Kerala Express tickets?
On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.