About Dakshin Express
The Dakshin Express is a significant super fast express train in India under the Indian Railways. The South Central Railways administers the Dakshin Railways. The train is available every day.
The Dakshin Express train number is 12721 when it runs from Hyderabad/ Visakhapatnam to Hazrat Nizamuddin. The Dakshin Express train number is 12722 when it travels from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Hyderabad/ Visakhapatnam.

History of the Dakshin Express
The train has been given the name ‘Dakshin Express’ because it acts as the connecting link between central and northern regions of India with the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In its initial stage, the Dakshin Express used to run from New Delhi to Madras. Later it was scheduled to carry passengers from Kazipet to Hyderabad.
The speed of Dakshin Express
The Dakshin Express speed is 56.12 km per hour or 35 miles per hour. It is the average speed of the train that has been calculated along with the halts. The maximum rate at which the train runs is 110 km per hour or 68 miles per hour.
Route of the Dakshin Express
The Dakshin Express route starts from Hyderabad Deccan/ Visakhapatnam and ends in Hazrat Nizamuddin. It travels a distance of 1,670 km or 1,038 miles as 12721. When it travels as 12722, the distance becomes 1,669 km or 1,037 miles.

Significant stations in the route of the Dakshin Express
The train stops 44 times in between its source and its destination. It travels through the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Agra, Bhopal, Kazipet, Jhansi, Nagpur, Gwalior, Secunderabad, Bellampalli, Itarsi, and Chandrapur are some of the major stations in its route.
Timings of the Dakshin Express
12721 Dakshin Express starts its journey every day at 23:00 hours from Hyderabad Deccan. The trip culminates on the 3rd day when it arrives at Hyderabad Deccan. The Dakshin Express with train number 12722 departs from Hazrat Nizamuddin daily at 23:00 hours. It reaches Hyderabad Deccan on its 3rd day, at 5:00 hours.
Advantages of traveling in the Dakshin Express
The Dakshin Express is an excellent option for travelling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Hyderabad. Standard coaches are provided by the Indian Railways. Pantry car service is also available on this train, and the quality of food that they offer passengers is quite standard. To ensure that the travellers’ journey is a comfortable one, clean bed sheets, pillows, and blankets are provided by them. There are charging points for mobiles and laptops. Your trip will surely be a memorable one with the Dakshin Express.
12721/12722 Dakshin Express Fare Information
Class | 2A | SL | 3A |
Base Fare | 2705 | 710 | 1829 |
Reservation Charges | 50 | 20 | 40 |
Super fast charges | 45 | 30 | 45 |
Fuel Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GST | 140 | 0 | 96 |
Other Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Catering Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dynamic Fare | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Fare | 2940 | 760 | 2010 |
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12721 Dakshin Express from Hyderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin, Timetable, Schedule and Route
Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Platform No. |
HYB | Hyderabad Deccan Nampally | Starts | 22:30 | 4 |
SC | Secunderabad Junction | 22:55 | 23:00 | 4 |
BG | Bhongir | 23:49 | 23:50 | 2 |
ZN | Jangaon | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2 |
KZJ | Kazipet Junction | 01:10 | 01:30 | 1 |
JMKT | Jammikunta | 02:04 | 02:05 | 1 |
PDPL | Peddapalli Junction | 02:34 | 02:35 | 1 |
RDM | Ramagundam | 02:54 | 02:55 | 1 |
MCI | Manchiryal | 03:04 | 03:05 | 1 |
BPA | Bellampalli | 03:28 | 03:30 | 1 |
SKZR | Sirpur Kaghaznagar | 03:58 | 04:00 | 1 |
BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 05:20 | 05:30 | 3 |
CD | Chandrapur | 05:49 | 05:50 | 2 |
BUX | Bhandak | 06:13 | 06:14 | 2 |
WRR | Warora | 06:35 | 06:36 | 3 |
HGT | Hinganghat | 07:06 | 07:07 | 2 |
SEGM | Sewagram Junction | 07:52 | 07:53 | 3 |
SNI | Sindi | 08:16 | 08:17 | 1 |
AJNI | Ajni | 08:51 | 08:52 | 1 |
NGP | Nagpur Junction | 09:05 | 09:15 | 1 |
KATL | Katol | 10:17 | 10:18 | 2 |
NRKR | Narkher Junction | 10:43 | 10:44 | 1 |
PAR | Pandhurna | 11:02 | 11:03 | 2 |
MTY | Multai | 11:43 | 11:45 | 1 |
AMLA | Amla Junction | 12:06 | 12:08 | 3 |
BZU | Betul | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2 |
GDYA | Ghoradongri | 13:10 | 13:12 | 1 |
ET | Itarsi Junction | 14:45 | 14:55 | 1 |
HBD | Hoshangabad | 15:13 | 15:15 | 1 |
HBJ | HabibGanj | 16:18 | 16:20 | 3 |
BPL | Bhopal Junction | 16:45 | 16:50 | 2 |
BHS | Vidisha | 17:22 | 17:24 | 2 |
BAQ | Ganj Basoda | 17:53 | 17:55 | 2 |
MABA | Mandi Bamora | 18:17 | 18:19 | 2 |
BINA | Bina Junction | 19:00 | 19:05 | 3 |
LAR | Lalitpur Junction | 19:48 | 19:50 | 3 |
BAB | Babina | 20:33 | 20:35 | 2 |
JHS | Jhansi Junction | 21:20 | 21:30 | — |
DAA | Datia | 21:50 | 21:52 | 1 |
GWL | Gwalior Junction | 22:46 | 22:51 | 2 |
MRA | Morena | 23:16 | 23:18 | 2 |
AGC | Agra Cantt. | 00:45 | 00:50 | 2 |
MTJ | Mathura Junction | 01:34 | 01:39 | 2,3 |
BVH | Ballabh Garh | 03:18 | 03:20 | 3 |
FDB | Faridabad | 03:31 | 03:33 | 2 |
NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 04:05 | Ends | 6 |
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12722 Dakshin Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Hyderabad, Timetable, Schedule and Route
Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Platform No. |
NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | Starts | 23:00 | 5 |
FDB | Faridabad | 23:18 | 23:20 | 3 |
BVH | Ballabh Garh | 23:32 | 23:34 | 4 |
KSV | Kosi Kalan | 00:20 | 00:22 | 2 |
MTJ | Mathura Junction | 00:55 | 01:00 | 1 |
AGC | Agra Cantt. | 01:55 | 02:00 | 1 |
MRA | Morena | 03:10 | 03:12 | 1 |
GWL | Gwalior Junction | 03:43 | 03:48 | 1 |
DAA | Datia | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2 |
JHS | Jhansi Junction | 05:20 | 05:30 | 3 |
BAB | Babina | 05:53 | 05:55 | 1 |
LAR | Lalitpur Junction | 06:40 | 06:42 | 1 |
BINA | Bina Junction | 07:55 | 08:00 | 2 |
MABA | Mandi Bamora | 08:17 | 08:18 | 2 |
BAQ | Ganj Basoda | 08:40 | 08:41 | 2 |
BHS | Vidisha | 09:09 | 09:11 | 2 |
BPL | Bhopal Junction | 10:05 | 10:15 | 1 |
HBJ | HabibGanj | 10:27 | 10:29 | 4 |
HBD | Hoshangabad | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2 |
ET | Itarsi Junction | 12:10 | 12:20 | 2,3 |
GDYA | Ghoradongri | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2 |
DHQ | Dharakhoh | 13:40 | 13:42 | — |
MJY | Maramjhiri | 14:00 | 14:02 | — |
BZU | Betul | 14:12 | 14:15 | 1 |
AMLA | Amla Junction | 14:41 | 14:43 | 2 |
MTY | Multai | 14:57 | 14:59 | 2 |
PAR | Pandhurna | 15:45 | 15:47 | 1 |
NRKR | Narkher Junction | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2 |
KATL | Katol | 16:22 | 16:24 | 1 |
NGP | Nagpur Junction | 17:35 | 17:45 | 2 |
SNI | Sindi | 18:19 | 18:21 | 2 |
SEGM | Sewagram Junction | 18:51 | 18:53 | — |
HGT | Hinganghat | 19:21 | 19:23 | — |
WRR | Warora | 19:53 | 19:55 | 1 |
BUX | Bhandak | 20:14 | 20:16 | — |
CD | Chandrapur | 20:45 | 20:48 | 1 |
BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 21:45 | 21:50 | 1,3 |
SKZR | Sirpur Kaghaznagar | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2 |
BPA | Bellampalli | 23:13 | 23:15 | 2 |
MCI | Manchiryal | 23:30 | 23:32 | 2 |
RDM | Ramagundam | 23:41 | 23:43 | 2 |
PDPL | Peddapalli Junction | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2 |
JMKT | Jammikunta | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2 |
KZJ | Kazipet Junction | 01:20 | 01:40 | 2 |
ZN | Jangaon | 02:08 | 02:10 | 1 |
BG | Bhongir | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2 |
SC | Secunderabad Junction | 04:05 | 04:10 | 4,9 |
HYB | Hyderabad Deccan Nampally | 05:00 | Ends | 4 |