10 Longest Rail Routes In India

• By : Gaurav Batra
• In : Others
• Last Updated: 2017-08-02

Hey readers, toot-toot! Uh, ok. This is the way how two rail engines greet when they pass each other. And we think that youve assumed that well be talking about the railways this time. Raise a toot, we mean toast.

The honking of the locomotive and the music of the iron wheels that rabble on the track- isnt it ear-soothing? To a sizable population, it does, because a journey through railways is always spectacular. It is an experience in itself that cannot be described in words. Whether the journey takes a couple of hours or a whole day, it is simply unforgettable.

But, there are some routes that take a lot of time to cover, say more than 24 hours. It is because such routes fall into the category of the longest train routes in India. Due to the commencement of such routes, it has feasible for all to reach the distance places without inconvenience. So, were all set as theres something down below for you to read. Take a look.

Vivek Express Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari

Introduced on the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Vivek Express runs on Indias longest train route. Running continuously for 80 hours, this train begins from Dibrugarh (Assam) and takes the final halt on reaching Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu). Vivek Express has 55 scheduled stops and it crosses eight states of the country. Dont you think it is a comfortable way to witness the diversity of India?

Distance Covered- 4,233 km.

Himsagar Express Jammu Tawi to Kanyakumari

Would you believe if we say that our next Lambi Race ka Ghoda halts at 67 stations? We arent high but speaking the truth. Himsagar Express, the racing queen, is another train that runs on the longest route in India. This train runs between Kanyakumari and Katra. Throughout the journey, it crosses 12 Indian states and covers nearly 80 hours.

Distance Covered- 3,709 km.

Ten Jammu Express Tirunelveli Jammu

Making a reservation isnt facile in this train, bro. Ten Jammu Express is a train that is scheduled for once a week and that means, you get only 4 rides a month! This express train consistently travels for 71 hours and 20 minutes and takes a halt at 62 stations as it crosses 11 stations. Since it runs once a week, the passengers get their reservations done in advance.

Distance Covered- 3,631 km.

Navyug Express Mangalore to Jammu

Navyug literally translates into the New Era. The launch of this train between Mangalore-Jammu is the commencement of the new era. This express train is another weekly train that has been introduced to enhance the connectivity of J&K with the rest of the states of India. Running across 15 states for 68 hours, Navyug Express stops at 15 stations.

Distance Covered- 3,607 km.

Guwahati Express Thiruvananthapuram to Guwahati

Guwahati Express is counted amid the trains that cover the longest routes in India. This train is a weekly train that runs across 7 states by halting at 48 stations. This train travels for 65 hours as it leaves from the city of Trivandrum for Guwahati. Just like other weekly express trains, travelers have to get the advanced reservations done because the seats are usually full.

Distance Covered- 3,553 km.

Dibrugarh Express Yeshwantpur (Bengaluru) to Dibrugarh

With a scheduled timing of 70 hours and 45 minutes, Dibrugarh Express is a train that connects two distant points in India. Starting from Tinsukia and terminating at Yeshwantpur, Dibrugarh Express travels across 7 states by halting at 35 stations. Since its track is laid in a greener region, a journey through this train is truly remarkable.

Distance Covered- 3,547 km.

Raptisagar Express Ernakulam (Kochi) to Barauni

Here is a name that we shouldnt miss. Raptisagar Express is the express train that starts from Ernakulam and terminates at Barauni. It is a commendable step of the government for establishing a major route between Kochi and Bihar. This will resolve the hassle of changing the routes at different locations. Presently, Raptisagar Express runs for 60 hours and halts at 60 stations.

Distance Covered- 3,438 km.

Amritsar Kochuveli Express Amritsar to Kochuveli (Thiruvananthapuram)

Its time for shifting the flavors from chhole bhature to idli sambar because the route of the train says so. Starting from the Holy Pool of Nectar Amritsar city, Amritsar Kochuveli Express is a train that bridges the gap between Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Operating on a daily basis, this express train is a long route train and runs for a duration of 57 hours and 20 minutes. It crosses seven states and halts at 24 stations.

Distance Covered- 3,295 km.

Dehradun Kochuveli Superfast Express Dehradun to Kochuveli

Not everyone likes to travel through the serpentine roads in Uttarakhand. It can make anyone throw up! Just to avoid that, the travelers can reserve their seat in Dehradun Kochuveli Express. Running on alternate days, it has made to the list of the longest train routes in India. Starting from the lower hills of the Himalayas, this train ends at the southernmost tip of the country. It has 24 scheduled stations as stops and travels across nine states.

Distance Covered- 3,154 km.

Kerala Sampark Kranti Express Chandigarh to Kochuveli (Thiruvananthapuram)

If you adore a really long journey of more than 12 hours then board Kerala Sampark Kranti Express. Kerala Sampark Kranti Express is an express train running between Gods Own Country and City Beautiful. Running consistently for nearly 54 hours, this express train runs twice a week and covers nine states by halting at 19 stations.

Distance Covered- 3,090 km.

And the signal drops here. Oops! We mean that you have crossed all the stations. Uh-oh, apologies from our end. Alright, stop scrolling because it was the last. These trains, about whom you read, run with a great speed across the latitudes and longitudes to cover a huge distance. Do give a try.