Private train between Bhopal and Pune time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Bhopal and Pune
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Bhopal and Pune
Private train will leave Bhopal at 1755 hrs Wednesday, Sunday, Friday and arrive Pune at 0820 hrs and train running time between the station 14:35 hrs
Private train will leave Pune at 1520 hrs Thursday, Monday, Saturday and arrive Bhopal at 0415 hrs and train running time between the station 12:55 hrs
Distance between Bhopal and Pune Railway Station is 905 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Tri Weekly
I couldn’t locate any active private (PPP) train service between Bhopal and Pune—the route appears only as an indicative proposal on the IRCTC portal and does not confirm actual operation.
Proposed Private (PPP) Train (Indicative Only)
- Bhopal → Pune
- Departs: 17:55 hrs on Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Arrives: 08:20 hrs next day
- Duration: ~14 hr 35 min
- Pune → Bhopal
- Departs: 15:20 hrs on Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Arrives: 04:15 hrs next day
- Duration: ~12 hr 55 min
- Distance: ~905 km
- Frequency: Tri-weekly each direction
This remains a proposed schedule, with no confirmation of actual service currently available.
Confirmed Regular Indian Railways Trains (Bhopal ⇄ Pune)
Here are key active train services for this route, with schedule, frequency, and fare details:
Goa Express (12780) — Fastest Option
- Departs: 02:45 daily from Bhopal
- Arrives: 16:55 at Pune
- Duration: ~14 h 10 m
- Fares (approx): SL ₹475 · 3A ₹1,255 · 2A ₹1,775 · 1A ₹2,985
Jhelum Express (11078)
- Departs: 00:10 daily from Bhopal
- Arrives: 16:00 at Pune
- Duration: ~15 h 50 m
- Fares: SL ₹445 · 3A ₹1,205 · 2A ₹1,725
Rani Kamlapati–Pune Humsafar Express (22172)
- Departs: 15:50 every Saturday from RKMP Bhopal
- Arrives: 06:25 at Pune next day
- Duration: ~14 h 35 m
- Class: AC 3-Tier only (modern coaches with onboard amenities)
- Fare (3A overs): Estimated at ~₹1,255
Other Notable Scheduled Services
| Train Name & No. | Dep. Time (Bhopal) | Arrival (Pune) | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Jn–Pune SF (12104) | 03:05 | 18:20 | ~15 h 15 m | Weekly (Thu) |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin–Kolhapur SF (12148) | 15:30 | 06:25 | ~14 h 55 m | Weekly |
| Karnataka Sampark Kranti (22686 / 12630) | 18:30 | 11:05 | ~16 h 35 m | Several days/week |
| Gorakhpur–Pune Express (15029) | 08:50 | 02:45 next day | ~17 h 55 m | Weekly |
| Virangana Lakshmibai SPL (01922) | 17:25 | 11:35 next day | ~18 h 10 m | Special/Festival |
Quick Comparison Table
| Service Type | Operates? | Best Duration | Frequency | Fare (3A Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private PPP (Proposed) | No | ~14 h 35 m | Tri-weekly (P’s & B’s) | Not available |
| Goa Express (12780) | Yes | ~14 h 10 m | Daily | ~₹1,255 |
| Humsafar (22172) | Yes | ~14 h 35 m | Weekly (Sat) | ~₹1,255 (AC only) |
| Jhelum Express (11078) | Yes | ~15 h 50 m | Daily | ~₹1,205 |
| Others (SF, Exp) | Yes | ~14–18 h | Varies | ~₹1,200–₹1,800 depending on class & train |
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