Private train between Mumbai and Indore time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare

Private train between Mumbai and Indore time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare

Private train between Mumbai and Indore

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Mumbai and Indore

Private train will leave Mumbai at 2000 hrs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Indore at 1000 hrs and train running time between the station 14:00 hrs

Private train will leave Indore at 1700 hrs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Mumbai at 0700 hrs and train running time between the station 14:00 hrs

Distance between Mumbai and Indore Railway Station is 830 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Tri weekly

There is currently no operational private (PPP-style) train between Mumbai and Indore. However, IRCTC is planning to run a temporary Superfast Tejas Special, closely resembling a private train, for enhanced travel convenience. Here’s a complete breakdown of both this special service and the established Indian Railways options:

Upcoming IRCTC Tejas Special (Semi-Private)

  • Western Railway will operate a Tejas Superfast Special between Mumbai Central and Indore as a tri-weekly service.
  • Train No. 09085: Departs Mumbai Central at 23:20 (Mon, Wed, Fri), arrives Indore at 13:00 next day — journey of ~13 h 40 min.
  • Train No. 09086: Returns Indore → Mumbai; departs 17:00 (Tue, Thu, Sat), arrives Mumbai Central at 07:10 next day.
  • Operates from July 23 to August 29, 2025 (Mumbai → Indore) and July 24 to August 30, 2025 in the reverse direction.
  • Fare: Special fares (details to be published on IRCTC upon booking opening on July 21, 2025).

Confirmed Indian Railways Trains (Mumbai ⇄ Indore)

1. Mumbai Central – Indore Duronto Express (12227 / 12228)

  • Fastest option, covering ~829 km in 11 h 10 m.
  • Frequency: Bi-weekly (Thu, Sat from Mumbai). Routes via Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain.
  • Classes: AC 1st Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3E (Economy).

2. Avantika Superfast Express (12961 / 12962)

  • Journey Time: ~12 h 10 m from Mumbai Central to Indore.
  • Frequency: Daily.
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, Sleeper (SL), General.

Additional Services

  • DAUND–INDORE Express (22943): Daily, ~14 h 05 m, departure ~18:25 from Kalyan.
  • Other weekly services: Include LPI–Indore Humsafar (20915), TVCN SF Express (20931), GKP Humsafar (19091), etc.

Quick Summary Table

Train Service Train No. Duration Frequency Classes Available
Tejas Special 09085/09086 ~13 h 40 m Tri-weekly (Jul–Aug) Special fare (likely CC/EC)
Duronto Express 12227/12228 ~11 h 10 m Bi-weekly 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E
Avantika Express 12961/12962 ~12 h 10 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General
DAUND–INDORE Express 22943 ~14 h 05 m Daily 2A, 3A, SL

Fare Estimates (Approximate)

Typical fare ranges for Mumbai → Indore (based on class and train):

  • Sleeper (SL): ₹300–₹600
  • AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹1,000–₹1,500
  • AC 2-Tier (2A): ₹1,800–₹2,800
  • AC First Class (1A): ₹3,500–₹4,500
  • Tejas Special: Expected to be slightly higher due to premium services and dynamic pricing.

Final Thoughts

  • Private train? None currently active, but the Tejas Special offers a near-private experience for a limited duration.
  • Fastest confirmed service: Duronto Express (bi-weekly).
  • Most frequent: Avantika Express (daily).
  • Cheapest regular option: DAUND–INDORE Express.

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