Chennai to Ballia train
No direct train. Quickest with one change, at Prayagraj, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
12669 Dr MGR Chennai Chhapra Ganga Kaveri Express
MGR Chennai Central 17:40 → Prayagraj 01:45 (+2 days)
32 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Sat
32 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Sat
Change here. Wait about 1 h 35 min.
14006 Anand Vihar (T) Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express
Prayagraj 03:20 → Belthara Road 08:55
5 h 35 min · Daily
5 h 35 min · Daily
Other trains
- 12539 Yesvantpur Lucknow Express + 12562 New Delhi Jaynagar Swatantrata Sainani Express · 39 h 15 min
- 12512 Kochuveli Gorakhpur Rapti Sagar/ Ernakulam Barauni Express + 11061 Lokmanya Tilak (T) Jay Nagar Express · 39 h 35 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| Sleeper | ₹975–1,090 |
| AC 3-tier | ₹2,505–2,715 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹3,555–3,835 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.