Private train between Bhopal and Mumbai time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Bhopal and Mumbai
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Bhopal and Mumbai
Private train will leave Bhopal at 1800 hrs Daily and arrive Mumbai at 0930 hrs and train running time between the station 15:30 hrs
Private train will leave Mumbai at 1030 hrs Daily and arrive Bhopal at 2330 hrs and train running time between the station 13:20 hrs
Distance between Bhopal and Mumbai Railway Station is 918 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Daily
I couldn’t find evidence of an operational private (PPP) train service between Bhopal and Mumbai. The trains currently running on this route are regular Indian Railways services, not private or PPP.
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Proposed Private (PPP) Train — Indicative Schedule Only
According to an IRCTC portal listing marked “Indicative Routes”, the proposed private train between Bhopal and Mumbai would run as follows:
- Bhopal → Mumbai
- Departs: 18:00 hrs daily
- Arrives: 09:30 hrs next day
- Journey Time: ~15 hr 30 min
- Mumbai → Bhopal
- Departs: 10:30 hrs daily
- Arrives: 23:30 hrs same day
- Journey Time: ~13 hr 20 min
- Distance: Approx. 918 km
- Frequency: Daily
Note: This schedule is strictly indicative, with no confirmation that the train is currently running.
Confirmed Indian Railways Trains — Bhopal ⇄ Mumbai
Here are a few of the regular train services between Bhopal (BPL or RKMP) and Mumbai (LTT, CSMT, DR, etc.):
Rani Kamlapati–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast Express (12154)
- Bhopal (RKMP) → Mumbai LTT
- Departs: 18:00, Fridays
- Arrives: 07:30 next day
- Duration: ~13 h 30 m
- Return: Departs Mumbai LTT Thursdays at 16:25, arrives Bhopal 05:50 next day
Other Notable Trains:
According to Railofy, Goibibo, and RedBus, common direct trains include:
- LTT Express (12144): Departs ~17:25, arrives ~07:25 (~14 h)
- LKO LTT AC Express (22122): ~03:15 → ~16:15 (~13 h)
- GKP-LTT Express (11080): ~00:40 → ~15:10 (~14 h 30 m)
- Lashkar SF Express (12162): ~02:50 → ~16:05 (~13 h 15 m)
RedBus lists even more, including Rajdhani Express, Kushinagar Express, Kamayani Express, and others with durations ranging from 10½ to ~16 hours. For example:
- Bhopal → Mumbai Rajdhani: ~00:40 → 11:15 (Duration: 10 h 35 m) — Fastest
- Kushinagar Express: ~10:00 → ~00:20 (~14 h 20 m)
- Kamayani Express: ~07:30 → ~23:10 (~15 h 40 m)
Summary Comparison
| Service Type | Status | Departure (Bhopal) | Arrival (Mumbai) | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private (PPP) | Indicative only | 18:00 daily | 09:30 (+1 day) | ~15 h 30 m | Daily |
| 12154 RKMP-LTT SF Exp | Confirmed | Fri 18:00 | Sat 07:30 | ~13 h 30 m | Weekly (Fri) |
| Rajdhani Express | Confirmed | Daily early morning | ~10 h 35 m | – | Daily |
| Other Express/SF Trains | Confirmed | Various | Various | ~13–16 h | Daily/Weekly |
What You Can Do Next
- To check if or when the PPP private train becomes operational, regularly monitor the IRCTC “Private Train” section.
- For immediate travel, choose from the confirmed options above:
- Fastest: Rajdhani Express (10h 35m)
- Frequent: Various daily superfast or express services
- Balanced: 12154 RKMP–LTT Superfast Express (Friday only)
- Need help checking availability on a certain date or comparing fares across classes? Just let me know—happy to assist!