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Vivek Express Journey: 4 Days, 9 States, 4000 km of Incredible India!
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News18•10-10-2026, 13:14
Vivek Express Journey: 4 Days, 9 States, 4000 km of Incredible India!
- •The Vivek Express running from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu is recognized as one of the longest train routes in the country.
- •The train covers a distance of about 4,150 to 4,200 kilometers, taking around 74 to 76 hours to complete the journey.
- •It passes through nine states including Assam, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
- •These trains were announced in the 2011-12 Railway Budget to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- •Travelers planning this long journey should book tickets in advance, choose a suitable coach, and carry essential medicines and water.
Key Questions Answered
The Vivek Express runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering a massive distance of approximately 4,150 to 4,200 kilometers across multiple states.
The train was announced in the 2011-12 Railway Budget to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and to improve connectivity to remote locations.
The full journey takes roughly 74 to 76 hours, translating to spending more than three days, or about four days, on board the train.
