Train from Delhi to Mumbai
Overview
The train from Delhi to Mumbai is the smart way to travel between the two cities: about 16 hours city centre to city centre, direct, with no change of train, no airport queues and no baggage weighing. Haqqi Tours offers Delhi to Mumbai train tickets in every class on Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express) - we verify availability and the cost for your dates, send the price through WhatsApp, and issue the e-ticket once you confirm. Read on for the cheapest train ticket tips, the timetable, the stations and how to book, or go straight to the form.
Highlights
- Train from Delhi to Mumbai in about 16 hours - direct, no change
- Operated by Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express) - First AC, 2-tier AC and 3-tier AC
- Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin, arrives Mumbai Central
- Daily - we find the departure that fits your day
- Cheapest train ticket from Delhi to Mumbai: we look up every fare type for your travel date
- Seats, children's tickets, luggage and group bookings handled by our staff
- Fill in the form - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with seats and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers and tours at both ends of the Delhi to Mumbai route
Full Description
Train from Delhi to Mumbai at a glance
Everything passengers ask about the train from Delhi to Mumbai in one place. Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express) runs the route direct, with no change of train, with a journey time of about 16 hours over roughly 1380 km, daily. Trains leave from Hazrat Nizamuddin and arrive at Mumbai Central. Haqqi Tours offers the ticket in the class you choose and confirms the exact departure, the seat and the cost by WhatsApp before any payment.
- Route: Delhi to Mumbai (about 1380 km)
- Operator: Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express)
- Journey time: about 16 hours
- Connection: direct train
- Frequency: daily
- Departure station: Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Arrival station: Mumbai Central
- Classes: First AC, 2-tier AC and 3-tier AC
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
The overnight Rajdhani Express is the classic long-distance train between the capital and Mumbai, with sleeper berths and meals included in the fare.
Things to do in Mumbai after the train
Mumbai is India's film and finance capital on the Arabian Sea, with the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and the Elephanta caves. Start with Marine Drive, the Elephanta caves and the Colaba markets, then the Gateway of India.
Haqqi Tours arranges guided day tours, tickets and private drivers in Mumbai; ask when you book the train and we send the options.
Best time to take the train from Delhi to Mumbai
For the train itself, spring and autumn bring the best mix of availability and fares; summer and holiday periods sell out earliest, so book the Delhi to Mumbai train as soon as your dates are fixed. Winter services run normally, with occasional weather delays on mountainous or coastal stretches.
Train, plane or bus from Delhi to Mumbai?
For most travellers the train is the best way to get from Delhi to Mumbai: about 16 hours centre to centre, no change, no airport time and no baggage fees. A flight only wins when the distance is very long; a bus is cheaper on some days but slower and less comfortable, and arrives at a bus station rather than the centre. Haqqi Tours can provide flights and transfers as well, so if the train is not the right answer for your dates we say so.
Return train from Mumbai to Delhi
We book the return leg from Mumbai to Delhi just as easily, and typically on the same confirmation. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles and choose the cheaper combination for your dates. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the train from Delhi to Mumbai cost?
Train ticket prices from Delhi to Mumbai move like flight fares: the earlier you book and the quieter the departure, the less you pay. The class you choose, whether you want a refundable ticket, a seat reservation or a return, and whether children are travelling all change the total. Rather than quote a figure that will be out of date tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to travel and sends it to you in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.
The figure we send covers the ticket, any compulsory seat reservation and our booking service; what you see on WhatsApp is what you pay. If a cheaper departure exists thirty minutes earlier or later, we tell you, because a Delhi to Mumbai train ticket that costs less at a slightly different time is usually worth it.
Cheapest train ticket from Delhi to Mumbai: how to pay less
Getting the lowest fare on the train from Delhi to Mumbai is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:
- Book both directions together - a return or two singles, whichever comes out cheaper on your dates
- Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
- For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers frequently unlock a lower rate
- Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
- Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are normally the cheapest
- Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
We are happy to be asked "what is the cheapest way to get from Delhi to Mumbai by train?" - it is a question we answer many times a day, and the answer for your travel date comes back by WhatsApp.
How to book train tickets from Delhi to Mumbai with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book train tickets from Delhi to Mumbai is to let us do it. The booking form on this page asks only for the essentials; everything else - seat preferences, a pushchair, a bicycle, a connection later that day - you tell us through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm the seats and the price. We provide the ticket in your name, explain how boarding works at Hazrat Nizamuddin and stay reachable during the journey.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the available departures, the seats and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Mumbai
Because a person books the ticket, not a machine, we can do the things a booking site cannot: hold seats together for a family, pick the coach nearest the luggage racks, choose a quiet carriage, or line up the Delhi to Mumbai train with a transfer from your accommodation to Hazrat Nizamuddin and another from Mumbai Central to your accommodation in Mumbai.
Timetable of the Delhi to Mumbai train
Departures on the Delhi to Mumbai line are spread across the day (daily), all operated by Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express). Allow about 16 hours on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Let us know on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for the date you travel.
We recommend booking a specific departure rather than an open ticket on this route: the fare is lower and the seat is guaranteed. If your day changes, we can generally move you to another train through the same WhatsApp chat.
Is there a direct train from Delhi to Mumbai?
Yes. The train from Delhi to Mumbai is direct: you board at Hazrat Nizamuddin and step off at Mumbai Central without changing. A direct train also means there is nothing to miss if the departure runs a few minutes late.
Departure: Hazrat Nizamuddin
The train from Delhi to Mumbai leaves from Hazrat Nizamuddin, in Delhi - delhi is India's capital of Mughal monuments and the road to the Taj Mahal, with the Red Fort, Humayun's tomb and Chandni Chowk. Plan to be at the station about 20 to 30 minutes before departure: enough to find the platform on the boards, pass any ticket gate or security check the station uses, and board without hurrying. Getting there: The Airport Express metro reaches New Delhi Station in about 20 minutes and suits a hotel near a metro stop with a small bag; a hotel elsewhere, a family with luggage, a late-night arrival, or a long-distance destination such as Agra or Jaipur is far easier by private car from the terminal.
- Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Hazrat Nizamuddin for early arrivals
- Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your accommodation in Delhi to the station on request
- Just ask which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
- Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
Arrival: Mumbai Central
Arrival is at Mumbai Central, and this is the moment the train wins over the plane: no baggage belt, no passport queue, no airport bus. Mumbai is India's film and finance capital on the Arabian Sea, with the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and the Elephanta caves. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the exit with your name, or simply tell you the best way to your hotel by metro or taxi.
Arriving late? We note your arrival time and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the train, so a delay costs you nothing.
Classes and what it is like on board the Delhi to Mumbai train
On board, the Delhi to Mumbai train is relaxed: you can walk about, eat at your seat or in the café coach where there is one, and keep the bags in sight. Classes available are First AC, 2-tier AC and 3-tier AC; families frequently prefer a table of four, solo passengers a window seat in the quiet coach. Tell us when you book and we choose the seats accordingly, where the rail company allows seat selection.
- Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the railway's rules, which we explain
- Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - let us know if one is travelling
- Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
- Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
Children, luggage and groups on the Delhi to Mumbai train
Haqqi Tours books family and group travel on this route week in, week out. Children's fares depend on age bands set by Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express), which we apply automatically; a pushchair folds into the luggage space; a table of four keeps everyone together. Larger groups - a school trip, a company, a wedding party - get seats reserved in a block and, where available, a group rate. There is no luggage allowance to worry about on the Delhi to Mumbai train.
Why book your Delhi to Mumbai train ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the train from Delhi to Mumbai: live fares checked for your dates, every class and fare type explained without jargon, seats reserved together, children's and group fares applied, the electronic ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the train is late or the plan changes. Send the form and let us take the train off your list.
On board
- Reserved seat in First AC, 2-tier AC and 3-tier AC - we choose the coach and seat where the railway allows
- Wi-Fi on many trains between Delhi and Mumbai; quiet coaches on request
- Tickets checked on board or at the gate; keep the e-ticket and your ID handy
- Toilets in each coach and a café or bar coach on most services
- No luggage weighing or fees - suitcases, pushchairs and skis within the railway's rules
Before you travel
- Left-luggage, cafés and kiosks at both stations for early arrivals or late departures
- Lifts and ramps at both stations; tell us if a passenger needs assistance and we arrange it
- Departure from Hazrat Nizamuddin - platform shown on the boards before departure
- Arrival at Mumbai Central - taxis, metro and our drivers at the exit
Good to know
- Mid-week, mid-day departures are typically the cheapest and quietest
- Book the Delhi to Mumbai train early - the best fares sell first
- Add a transfer at Mumbai so a driver meets you off the train with your suitcases
- Ask for a table seat for families and a window seat in the quiet coach for solo travellers
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where does the train arrive in Mumbai?
At Mumbai Central, in the city. Taxis and local transport leave from the station, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting at the exit.
What if my train is delayed?
Delays are rare on this route but happen. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the train; if you have a connection we chose a safe margin; and our WhatsApp desk is available during the journey.
Is it better to take the train or fly from Delhi to Mumbai?
Almost always the train on this route: about 16 hours from one city centre to the other, no airport transfers, no security queue and no baggage fees. We provide flights as well and will tell you honestly if flying suits your dates better.
Do children need a ticket on the Delhi to Mumbai train?
Children travel on their own fare band under Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express)'s rules - free for the youngest on most services, discounted for older children. Put the ages on the form and we seat them beside you at the right fare.
How long is the train from Delhi to Mumbai?
Plan on about 16 hours from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai Central with no change of train. Slower stopping services exist on some days; we always show the time of each departure next to its cost.
Can I book the Delhi to Mumbai train for a group?
Yes. Give the number of passengers on the form; we reserve seats together and ask the operator for a group fare where one exists, which often makes the train the cheapest way to move a group.
What is the difference between the classes?
First AC, 2-tier AC and 3-tier AC differ mainly in space and quiet: wider seats, more legroom and fewer passengers in the higher class, sometimes with a drink or at-seat service. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
Which station does the train from Delhi to Mumbai leave from?
From Hazrat Nizamuddin. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the railway publishes them, and can provide a transfer from your hotel to the station.
Can I bring a pet?
Small pets are accepted on many trains on this route with a pet ticket; larger dogs have their own rules. Let us know and we confirm what applies to your departure.
Do I need to print the ticket?
No. The electronic ticket on your phone - a PDF or a booking reference, depending on Indian Railways (Rajdhani Express) - is enough on the Delhi to Mumbai route. If a printed copy or the booking ID is ever required, we say so when we send it.
Can I book a return train ticket from Mumbai to Delhi?
Of course. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; we compare a return fare with two singles and book the cheaper one. If the return date is not fixed yet, we book it later with no penalty.
What is the cheapest train ticket from Delhi to Mumbai?
The lowest fares are the early-booking tiers on quiet departures. We compare every departure on your date and send the lowest first, with the alternatives beside it.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange a transfer to and from the stations?
Of course. We provide private transfers from your accommodation to Hazrat Nizamuddin and from Mumbai Central to your hotel, with room for the bags, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
Can I choose my seat?
Where the rail company allows seat selection we choose for you - a table for a family, a window in the quiet coach for a solo traveller, seats together for a group. Let us know your preference through WhatsApp.
How do I book train tickets from Delhi to Mumbai?
Fill out the form above with your date, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and the class. Haqqi Tours messages you by WhatsApp with the departures, seats and cost; you confirm, we book and send the electronic ticket.
