Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 1 rajdhani train runs from Surat to Udupi - TVC RAJDHANI (12432).

Surat to Udupi TVC RAJDHANI (12432) departs from Surat station (ST) at 19:17 and arrives Udupi station (UD) at 10:40. This train has 6 stoppages. Surat to Udupi rajdhani fare is Rs.3760 in First AC, Rs.2225 in Second AC and Rs.1575 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Surat to Udupi - KERLA S KRANTI (12218).

Surat to Udupi KERLA S KRANTI (12218) departs from Udhna Jn station (UDN) at 03:19 and arrives Udupi station (UD) at 21:18. Surat to Udupi sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3320 in First AC, Rs.1965 in Second AC, Rs.1380 in Third AC and Rs.525 in Sleeper for this train.