The 12853 Amarkantak Express is a daily train that runs between Durg (DURG) and Bhopal Junction (BPL), covering a distance of approximately 894 kilometers. Departing from Durg at 18:20 hours and reaching Bhopal Junction at 10:30 hours on the second day, the train takes around 16 hours and 10 minutes to complete the journey. With a total of 31 stops along its route, including major stations like Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction, Anuppur Junction, and Jabalpur, the Amarkantak Express offers classes including Sleeper, Third AC, and Second AC, and provides on-board catering services. Known for its punctuality and cleanliness, the train is a popular choice for travelers between Durg and Bhopal, with tickets available for booking through online platforms. Book train tickets from Bajaj Finserv and get offers, deals, and discounts.
Amarkantak Express (12853) timings and schedule
Below is the schedule of the Amarkantak Express:
Station |
Arrives |
Departs |
Halt time |
Durg Jn - DURG |
Start |
18:25 |
- |
Bhilai Power House - BPHB |
18:34 |
18:36 |
2m |
Raipur Jn - R |
19:05 |
19:10 |
5m |
Tilda Neora - TLD |
19:41 |
19:43 |
2m |
Bhatapara - BYT |
20:03 |
20:05 |
2m |
Uslapur - USL |
21:10 |
21:20 |
10m |
Pendra Road - PND |
22:43 |
22:45 |
2m |
Anuppur Jn - APR |
23:29 |
23:32 |
3m |
Amlai - AAL |
23:43 |
23:45 |
2m |
Burhar - BUH |
23:53 |
23:55 |
2m |
Shahdol - SDL |
00:23 |
00:25 |
2m |
Birsinghpur - BRS |
00:59 |
01:01 |
2m |
Umaria - UMR |
01:28 |
01:30 |
2m |
Katni South - KTES |
02:50 |
02:55 |
5m |
Sihora Road - SHR |
03:28 |
03:30 |
2m |
Jabalpur - JBP |
04:15 |
04:25 |
10m |
Madan Mahal - MML |
04:33 |
04:35 |
2m |
Shridham - SRID |
05:03 |
05:05 |
2m |
Narsinghpur - NU |
05:38 |
05:40 |
2m |
Kareli - KY |
05:53 |
05:55 |
2m |
Gadarwara - GAR |
06:16 |
06:18 |
2m |
Bankhedi - BKH |
06:38 |
06:40 |
2m |
Pipariya - PPI |
06:53 |
06:55 |
2m |
Sohagpur - SGP |
07:14 |
07:15 |
1m |
Itarsi Jn - ET |
08:20 |
08:30 |
10m |
Narmadapuram - NDPM |
08:48 |
08:50 |
2m |
Obaidulla Ganj - ODG |
09:32 |
09:34 |
2m |
Rani Kamalapati - RKMP |
10:03 |
10:05 |
2m |
Bhopal Jn - BPL |
10:30 |
End |
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Prices and details of Amarkantak Express
The Amarkantak Express 12853 train serves the customers with four classes of coaches – AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3E, and Sleeper Class. Prices for each is mentioned in the table below:
Coach class |
Starting fare (Rs. ) |
Sleeper Class (SL) |
245 |
3E |
1,170 |
3A |
1,260 |
2A |
1,785 |
1A |
3,010 |
*Ticket prices may vary. Kindly visit IRCTC and confirm the prices before booking your ticket.
Major stations with over 5 minutes of halt time
Here are the stations with halt timing of over 5 minutes:
Station |
Arrives |
Departs |
Halt time |
Raipur Jn - R |
19:05 |
19:10 |
5m |
Uslapur - USL |
21:10 |
21:20 |
10m |
Katni South - KTES |
02:50 |
02:55 |
5m |
Jabalpur - JBP |
04:15 |
04:25 |
10m |
Itarsi Jn - ET |
08:20 |
08:30 |
10m |
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Frequently asked questions
The Amarkantak Express (12853) covers an approximate distance of 899 kms.
The Amarkantak Express takes up to 16 hours 5 minutes to complete a journey.
