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Jammu Tawi Railway Station (Image Courtesy of Panoramio)
Overview
The distance between Jammu and Delhi is about 600 kilometres. Driving this distance can take around 9 to 11 hours and with public transportation, it can take a bit more time. The good news is that there are direct trains connecting Jammu to Delhi which can be a very convenient option for travellers. Jammu has the Jammu Tawi Railway Station while Delhi has different stations, but mostly it is the New Delhi Railway Station that is connected to the former. Other railway stations in Delhi in this route are the Delhi Safdarjung and the Old Delhi Junction.
Trains from Jammu Tawi to Delhi
To choose which would be the best train to board, the one that would allow you to reach Delhi in the least duration of time possible, below is a list of the fastest trains reaching Delhi from Jammu Tawi. While the usual train journey duration is around 11 to 13 hours, there are trains that reach Delhi within 10 hours or less. These are the trains that you can board that can take you to Delhi faster, if you need to reach it quickly.
Fastest Trains from Jammu Tawi to Delhi
| Train Name and Number | Journey Duration | Number of Halts | Schedule |
| Jammu Tawi Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express Train No. 12266 | 9 Hours | 1 | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday |
| Udhampur Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Express Train No. 22402 | 9 Hours | 5 | Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday |
| SMVDK Yesvantpur Suvidha Express Train No. 82652 | 9 Hours and 17 Minutes | 2 | Tuesday |
| Jammu Tawi New Delhi Rajdhani Express Train No. 12426 | 9 Hours and 20 Minutes | 3 | Daily |
| Pooja SF Express Train No. 12414 | 9 Hours and 45 Minutes | 6 | Daily |
| Uttar Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 12446 | 9 Hours and 50 Minutes | 6 | Daily |
| Shri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22462 | 9 Hours and 55 Minutes | 4 | Daily |
| Malwa Express Train No. 12920 | 9 Hours and 55 Minutes | 14 | Daily |
| Jammu Tawi Indore Weekly SF Express Train No. 22942 | 10 Hours | 5 | Wednesday |
| Jammu Tawi Durg Weekly SF Express Train No. 12550 | 10 Hours | 4 | Thursday |
There's a total of 28 direct trains plying from Jammu Tawi to Delhi. But the ones posted above are the fastest ones, which all reach Delhi from Jammu at under 10 hours. There's a total of 10 trains so you can choose which one is the most convenient for you.
The Jammu Tawi Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express Train No. 12266 reaches Delhi in just 9 hours. It also has just one stopover along the way, which means that delays for this train are very unlikely. The train runs during Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only. This is the best train to board as it reaches Delhi in the least duration of time possible. Delays are rare and it sometimes even reaches its destination stations earlier than the required schedule.
The Udhampur Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Express Train No. 22402 is another good option, it also reaches Delhi at around 9 hours. It has five stopovers though and runs only during Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The train can encounter some delays though as it has many stopovers. But even if it gets delayed for an hour, you can still reach Delhi within 10 hours.
From the table, you can find your other options. The Pooja SF Express Train No. 12414 is a good option too, as its average delay is just seven minutes. So despite it having a journey duration of 9 hours and 45 minutes, you can still reach Delhi under 10 hours even with the delay included. All the other trains are good too, but their average delays are quite high ranging from 20 minutes to even an hour.
Conclusion
If you can fit the Jammu Tawi Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express Train No. 12266 into your schedule, it's the best train out of all these options. It reaches Delhi in just 9 hours time, so it is the quickest train. Its delay is very minimal and sometimes, it even reaches Delhi ahead of schedule. Lastly, it only has one stopover which adds to its punctuality.
I hope this helps.
