This Is India's Longest Train Trip: A 4-Day Journey, 9 States, Scenic View, Yet Mad Rush For Tickets

Indian Railways covers a vast expanse, running from the northern to the southern tips of the country and from the east to the west. Its tracks traverse through mountains and dense forests. One such remarkable route is the longest train journey in India. Once you board this train, you will be on it for the next four days until you reach your destination. (Representative image)

Train journeys are often pleasant, but can you imagine spending four days on the same seat in the same coach? This incredible journey begins in Dibrugarh, Assam, and after four days, the train reaches Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This extraordinary train is known as the Vivek Express, covering a distance of over 4,000 kilometres in four days.  (Representative image)

The Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express was announced in the Railway Budget of 2011-12, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The train travels from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, passing through nine states.  (Representative image)

This longest-distance train journey in India covers Assam, Nagaland, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, taking four days to complete.

The train, comprising 19 coaches, travels 4,189 kilometers in 75 hours, stopping at 59 stations along the way.  (Representative image)

The Vivek Express operates only twice a week. According to the IRCTC website, train numbers 15905/15906 run on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Departing from Dibrugarh at 7:25 PM, the train travels continuously for 75 hours, reaching Kanyakumari at 10:00 PM on the fourth day. (Representative image)