This train travels through nine states and covers a distance of approx 4,234 km, Vivek Express is the longest-distance train in the country. It takes more than three days to complete its journey.
This longest-distance train in the country passes through nine states, including Assam, Nagaland, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, to reach its destination.
This long-distance train has numerous stoppages as well, halting at 59 stations during its journey. It takes approx 75 hours to complete its trip, meaning that once it departs, it reaches its destination on the fourth day.
This long-distance train in the country takes 4 days to reach its destination. It runs between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari and carries approx 22 coaches. The fare for AC 2 is Rs 4,450, AC 3 is Rs 3,015 and Sleeper Class is Rs 1,185. However, the fare varies due to the dynamic fare system.
This train, covering the longest distance, runs only twice a week. According to the IRCTC website, it operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Departing from Dibrugarh at 7:35 PM, the train runs for 74 hours and 20 minutes, it reaches Kanyakumari at 9:55 PM on the fourth day.
India's longest-running train, number 22504 Vivek Express, covers a distance of approx 4,234 Km. To put this in perspective, this distance is almost equivalent to the distance from Delhi to Singapore, which is approximately 4,155 Km (2,582 miles) by flight.
This train runs from Assam's Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.