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Chennai Rajdhani Express train timings
Chennai Rajdhani Express timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | — | 15:55 | 0 | |
| 2 | Bhopal Junction | 22:00 | 22:10 | 10 min | 707 |
| 3 | Nagpur Junction | 01:30 (+1d) | 01:40 (+1d) | 10 min | 1087 |
| 4 | Vijayawada Junction | 09:40 (+1d) | 09:50 (+1d) | 10 min | 1812 |
| 5 | Chennai Central | 16:00 (+1d) | — | 2175 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.
Chennai Rajdhani Express: Delhi to Chennai
Chennai Rajdhani Express (12433) is a premium train run by Indian Railways between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Chennai Central. The full journey covers 2,175 km and takes 24h 5m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 15:55 and reaches Chennai Central at 16:00 the next day. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. On the way it stops at Bhopal Junction, Nagpur Junction and Vijayawada Junction.
Chennai Rajdhani Express (12433) operates from Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) to Chennai Central, covering 2,175 km in approximately 28 hours. Operated by Southern Railway, it passes through Bhopal, Nagpur, and follows the South Central corridor to reach Chennai.
How to book Chennai Rajdhani 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.inChennai Rajdhani Express: common questions
- What time does Chennai Rajdhani Express leave Delhi?
- Chennai Rajdhani Express departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 15:55 and arrives at Chennai Central at 16:00 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Chennai Rajdhani Express take from Delhi to Chennai?
- The scheduled journey time is 24h 5m for 2,175 km.
- Which stations does Chennai Rajdhani Express stop at?
- Chennai Rajdhani Express calls at Hazrat Nizamuddin, Bhopal Junction, Nagpur Junction, Vijayawada Junction and Chennai Central.
- Does Chennai Rajdhani Express run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Where can I book Chennai Rajdhani Express tickets?
- On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.