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How to reach Prayagraj from Delhi

Planning a trip from Delhi to Prayagraj? Here is the distance, which railway station to use, the nearest airports and whether a bus or car makes sense.

Distance
About 579 km in a straight line; by road it is usually longer
Best ways to travel
Train · Bus · Flight
Railway stations in Prayagraj
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ), Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB), Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS), Naini Junction (NYN)
Airports near Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 17 km in a straight line
Airports for Prayagraj
Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 11 km in a straight line; Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 102 km in a straight line

By train

58 direct trains run from Delhi to Prayagraj:

  • 12236 MADHUPUR HUMSFRAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Thu
  • 12276 HUMSAFAR EXPRESNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
  • 12302 HWH RAJDHANINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • 12304 POORVA EXPRESSNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • 12306 KOLKATA RAJDHNINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Fri
  • 12310 RJPB TEJAS RAJNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12324 BME HWH SF EXPDelhi Jn (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Thu, Sun
  • 12350 GODA HUMSAFARNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue
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  • 12382 POORVA EXPRESSNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Tue, Fri
  • 12398 MAHABODHI EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12418 PRAYAGRAJ EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12424 DBRT RAJDHANINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12436 JYG GARIB RATHAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Sat
  • 12444 HALDIYA EXPRESSAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue
  • 12454 RNC RAJDHANINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sat
  • 12488 SEEMANCHAL EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12506 NORTH EAST EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12560 SHIV GANGA EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12562 SWTANTRTA S EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12582 BNRS SF EXPRESSNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 12802 PURUSHOTTAM EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 12816 NANDANKANAN EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
  • 12818 JHARKHAND EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Thu, Sat
  • 12874 ANVT HTE SF EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Wed, Fri
  • 12878 RNC GARIB RATHNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Thu, Sun
  • 13052 NETAJI EXPRESSAdarsh Nagar Delhi (ANDI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 13252 ANVT PNBE EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Fri
  • 14006 LICHCHIVI EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 14038 NDLS SCL EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Thu
  • 14050 GODDA EXPDelhi Jn (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon
  • 14056 ANVT MAU EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed
  • 14118 KALINDI EXPShakurbasti (SSB) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 14218 UNCHAHAR EXPSubzi Mandi (SZM) → Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS)Runs: Daily
  • 14620 TRIPURA SUNDARIShakurbasti (SSB) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon
  • 15484 MAHANANDA EXPDelhi Jn (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 15657 BRAHMPUTRA MAILDelhi Jn (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 15672 AMRIT BHARAT EXPDelhi Jn (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon
  • 18102 JAT TATA EXPRESSSubzi Mandi (SZM) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Thu, Sun
  • 18310 JAT SBP EXPRESSSubzi Mandi (SZM) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
  • 18428 ANVT PURI EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sun
  • 20408 RNC RAJDHANINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed
  • 20802 MAGADH EXPRESSNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 20818 BBS TEJAS RAJNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sun
  • 22406 BGP GARIB RATHAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
  • 22410 GAYA GARIB RATHAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sat
  • 22416 VANDE BHARAT EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 22428 BHRIGU SF EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sat
  • 22434 SUHALDEV EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Fri
  • 22436 VANDE BHARAT EXNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 22438 PRYJ HUMSAFARAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Thu, Sun
  • 22450 PORVOTR S KRNTINew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed, Sun
  • 22460 BV DHAM HUMSAFRAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon
  • 22466 BABA V DHAM EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed
  • 22582 NDLS BUI SF EXPNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Tue
  • 22806 ANVT BBS SF EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon
  • 22812 BBS TEJAS RAJNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Fri
  • 22824 BBS TEJAS RAJNew Delhi (NDLS) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
  • 22858 ANVT SRC SF EXPAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue

Search for trains from Delhi to one of these stations:

  • Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ): Main station; most long-distance trains stop here
  • Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB)
  • Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS): Closest to the Sangam
  • Naini Junction (NYN)

Search trains on IRCTC · Live train status (NTES)

Train list from the Indian Railways timetable (NTES) as of August 30, 2026. It is a guide only: trains, days and stops change, so always check IRCTC or NTES before you book. Data source

By air

Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Prayagraj Airport (IXD), then continue to Prayagraj by road.

Check airline or booking websites for current flights and fares.

By road and bus

Prayagraj is about 579 km from Delhi in a straight line, so a bus, car or taxi is also a good option.

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Questions

How far is Prayagraj from Delhi?

Prayagraj is about 579 km from Delhi in a straight line. The road and rail distance is usually longer.

Which railway station should I use for Prayagraj?

The main railway station for Prayagraj is Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ).

Which trains go from Delhi to Prayagraj?

58 direct trains run from Delhi to Prayagraj, including 12236 MADHUPUR HUMSFR, 12276 HUMSAFAR EXPRES, 12302 HWH RAJDHANI, 12304 POORVA EXPRESS, 12306 KOLKATA RAJDHNI. Check IRCTC for the latest before you book.

Which is the nearest airport to Prayagraj?

The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, about 11 km from Prayagraj in a straight line.