12616 Grand Trunk Express timetable
Grand Trunk Express (12616) runs from New Delhi (NDLS) to Chennai Central (MAS). The full journey covers 2,182 km and takes 36 h 30 min. The train runs daily.
Timetable checked on 17 October 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (NDLS) | Starts here | 16:10 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Mathura Junction (MTJ) | 17:40 | 17:45 | 1 | 5 min | 141 km |
| Bilochpura Agra (BFP) | 18:18 | 18:20 | 1 | 2 min | 189 km |
| Agra Cantt (AGC) | 18:30 | 18:35 | 1 | 5 min | 195 km |
| Dholpur Junction (DHO) | 19:30 | 19:32 | 1 | 2 min | 247 km |
| Morena (MRA) | 20:21 | 20:23 | 1 | 2 min | 274 km |
| Gwalior Junction (GWL) | 20:53 | 20:55 | 1 | 2 min | 313 km |
| Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi (VGLJ) | 22:55 | 23:03 | 1 | 8 min | 411 km |
| Bina Junction (BINA) | 01:20 | 01:25 | 2 | 5 min | 564 km |
| Ganj Basoda (BAQ) | 01:56 | 01:58 | 2 | 2 min | 610 km |
| Vidisha (BHS) | 02:23 | 02:25 | 2 | 2 min | 649 km |
| Bhopal Junction (BPL) | 03:15 | 03:20 | 2 | 5 min | 702 km |
| Rani Kamlapati (RKMP) | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2 | 2 min | 709 km |
| Narmadapuram (NDPM) | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2 | 2 min | 776 km |
| Itarsi Junction (ET) | 05:15 | 05:25 | 2 | 10 min | 794 km |
| Ghoradongri (GDYA) | 06:35 | 06:36 | 2 | 1 min | 865 km |
| Betul (BZU) | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2 | 2 min | 901 km |
| Amla Junction (AMLA) | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2 | 2 min | 925 km |
| Pandhurna (PAR) | 08:40 | 08:41 | 2 | 1 min | 988 km |
| Narkher (NRKR) | 08:54 | 08:55 | 2 | 1 min | 1006 km |
| Nagpur Junction (NGP) | 10:15 | 10:20 | 2 | 5 min | 1093 km |
| Sevagram Junction (SEGM) | 11:16 | 11:18 | 2 | 2 min | 1169 km |
| Hinganghat (HGT) | 11:44 | 11:45 | 2 | 1 min | 1202 km |
| Chandrapur (CD) | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2 | 2 min | 1287 km |
| Balharshah Junction (BPQ) | 14:20 | 14:25 | 2 | 5 min | 1301 km |
| Sirpur Kagaznagar (SKZR) | 15:19 | 15:20 | 2 | 1 min | 1371 km |
| Bellampally (BPA) | 15:44 | 15:45 | 2 | 1 min | 1410 km |
| Manchiryal (MCI) | 15:59 | 16:00 | 2 | 1 min | 1429 km |
| Ramagundam (RDM) | 16:09 | 16:10 | 2 | 1 min | 1443 km |
| Warangal (WL) | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2 | 2 min | 1544 km |
| Khammam (KMT) | 19:19 | 19:20 | 2 | 1 min | 1652 km |
| Vijayawada Junction (BZA) | 21:25 | 21:35 | 2 | 10 min | 1751 km |
| Tenali Junction (TEL) | 22:04 | 22:05 | 2 | 1 min | 1782 km |
| Chirala (CLX) | 22:59 | 23:00 | 2 | 1 min | 1840 km |
| Ongole (OGL) | 23:44 | 23:45 | 2 | 1 min | 1889 km |
| Nellore (NLR) | 01:14 | 01:15 | 3 | 1 min | 2006 km |
| Gudur (GDR) | 02:03 | 02:05 | 3 | 2 min | 2045 km |
| Chennai Central (MAS) | 04:40 | Ends here | 3 | — | 2182 km |
About Grand Trunk Express
Grand Trunk Express (12616) runs from New Delhi (NDLS) to Chennai Central (MAS). The full journey covers 2,182 km and takes 36 h 30 min. The train runs daily.
- Leaves from
- 16:10New Delhi · Day 1
- Reaches
- 04:40Chennai Central · Day 3
- Total travel time
- 36 h 30 min
- Total distance
- 2,182 km
- Runs on
- DailyFrom the first station
- Stops in between
- 3638 stations including the first and last
- Travel classes
- First AC (1A) · Second AC (2A) · Third AC (3A) · Sleeper (SL) · General (GN)
- On this train
- No pantry car · No catering service · LHB coaches
Some stops on this route
In travel order. Tap a station to see its live board.
Questions about train 12616
Where does train 12616 start and end?
Grand Trunk Express (12616) starts from New Delhi (NDLS) and ends at Chennai Central (MAS). The timetable above lists the stations in travel order.
What are the departure and arrival times of train 12616?
It leaves New Delhi (NDLS) at 16:10 on Day 1. It reaches Chennai Central (MAS) at 04:40 on Day 3.
Which days does train 12616 run?
Grand Trunk Express (12616) runs daily, from Monday to Sunday from New Delhi (NDLS). These are departure days from the first station. If you board later in the route, check the day shown at your station.
How long is the full journey on train 12616?
The scheduled travel time from New Delhi (NDLS) to Chennai Central (MAS) is 36 h 30 min. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12616 travel?
Grand Trunk Express (12616) covers 2,182 km from New Delhi (NDLS) to Chennai Central (MAS). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12616 have?
Grand Trunk Express (12616) has 36 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 38 stopping stations in total, including New Delhi (NDLS) and Chennai Central (MAS). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12616?
The timetable lists First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper (SL) and General (GN) for Grand Trunk Express (12616). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12616?
The timetable lists platform 4 at New Delhi (NDLS) and platform 9 at Chennai Central (MAS). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12616?
The timetable lists Grand Trunk Express (12616) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12616 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Grand Trunk Express (12616).
What do Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 mean?
Day 1 is the day the train leaves its first station. Day 2 is the next day, and Day 3 is the day after that. Check both the time and the day at your boarding station, especially for departures after midnight.
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All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).