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Route Fare Spectrum (Bhopal ➔ Delhi)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

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Sleeper (SL)Budget
₹425
Yesvantpur – Hazrat Nizamuddin Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Economy AC (3E)-8% Base
₹630
MGR Chennai Central – H. Nizamuddin Garib Rath
2-Tier AC (2A)Spacious
₹1645
CSMT Mumbai – H. Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
Chair Car (CC)Daytime
₹880
Rani Kamalapati – New Delhi Shatabdi Express
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Rani Kamalapati – Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express

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Best Overall: Hotel-Saver Overnight Journey

10:40 PM
Rani Kamlapati
(RKMP)
9h 15m
🌙 Overnight
7:55 AMNext Day
Hazrat Nizamuddin
(NZM)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Zero hotel expense: Departs 10:40 PM and arrives 7:55 AM (the next morning), preserving your entire working day.
Originating train: Starts from Rani Kamlapati (RKMP), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Smart Fare Value: Offers 3-Tier Economy (3E) at ₹1075 (8% cheaper base fare than regular 3A).
Classes:
1A2A3A3ESL
Ticket Fares:
SL: ₹4303E: ₹10753A: ₹11602A: ₹16551A: ₹2800
Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Key Decision Alternatives & Trade-Offs

💰 Best Value & AC Champion#12611

MGR Chennai Central – H. Nizamuddin Garib Rath

Save 8% on AC with 3-Tier Economy (3E)

2:15 AMBPL
8h 15m
10:30 AMNZM
  • Budget AC Champion: Features 3-Tier Economy (3E) at ₹630 (official 8% base discount vs regular 3A).
  • Civilized daylight timing at an unbeatable price per kilometer.
From ₹630
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⚡ Fastest Daytime Alternative#20171

Vande Bharat Express

Saves 1h 45m in transit, but requires a crack-of-dawn start

5:40 AMRKMP
⚡ 7h 30m
1:10 PMNZM

Fastest run (7h 30m), reaching by 1:10 PM. However, it requires waking up before 5:00 AM for a 5:40 AM departure and consumes your morning working hours.

From ₹1015
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#2 Smart Backup (If #1 is Waitlisted / Sold Out)#12405

Bhusaval – Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express

The Best Plan B: Budget-friendly with higher seat quota

7:35 PMBPL
9h 25m
5:00 AMNZM
  • Higher ticket clearance: Features Sleeper (SL) and 3-Tier Economy (3E) coaches with 3x–4x larger seat quotas than all-AC trains.
  • Civilized morning arrival: Departs 7:35 PM and reaches destination at 5:00 AM (the next morning), saving an overnight hotel bill.
From ₹250
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Please Note: HelpAdda recommendations are based on official scheduled timetables, travel ergonomics, and track priority. Train timings and running days are subject to Indian Railways operational revisions. Always confirm live seat availability and current running status on IRCTC or NTES before booking.

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Sleep & Hotel Saver

We prioritize overnight trains departing after 7:30 PM and arriving after 6:00 AM. You save a full hotel night and arrive fresh without taking leave.

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Honest Trade-Offs

We tell you when a faster daytime train isn't worth the early 4:30 AM wake-up call or lost working hours compared to an overnight sleeper.

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