Vande Bharat Trains from Howrah (Kolkata)
Eight Vande Bharat routes start from Howrah Jn (HWH): seven daytime Chair Car trains and the overnight Howrah–Kamakhya Sleeper. For Kolkata, every Vande Bharat leaves from Howrah, not Sealdah, Kolkata (Chitpur) or Shalimar.
- 22301Howrah Jn HWH → New Jalpaiguri NJP05:55 – 13:30
- 20871Howrah Jn HWH → Rourkela ROU06:00 – 12:05
- 22895Howrah Jn HWH → Puri PURI06:10 – 13:00
- 22303Howrah Jn HWH → Gaya Jn GAYA06:45 – 12:30
- 22309Howrah Jn HWH → Jamalpur Jn JMP07:45 – 14:15
- 20897Howrah Jn HWH → Ranchi RNC14:35 – 22:00
- 22347Howrah Jn HWH → Patna Jn PNBE15:50 – 22:40
- 27575Howrah Jn HWH → Kamakhya KYQ18:20 – 08:20 +1
Scheduled times, checked 11 November 2026. Live status on NTES.
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Timetables last checked 11 November 2026.
Vande Bharat departures from Howrah
| To | Train | Departs | Arrives | Journey | Not on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | 22301 | HWH 05:55 | NJP 13:30 | 7 h 35 min | Wed |
| Rourkela (ROU) | 20871 | HWH 06:00 | ROU 12:05 | 6 h 5 min | Tue |
| Puri (PURI) | 22895 | HWH 06:10 | PURI 13:00 | 6 h 50 min | Thu |
| Gaya Jn (GAYA) | 22303 | HWH 06:45 | GAYA 12:30 | 5 h 45 min | Thu |
| Jamalpur Jn (JMP) | 22309 | HWH 07:45 | JMP 14:15 | 6 h 30 min | Fri |
| Ranchi (RNC) | 20897 | HWH 14:35 | RNC 22:00 | 7 h 25 min | Tue |
| Patna Jn (PNBE) | 22347 | HWH 15:50 | PNBE 22:40 | 6 h 50 min | Wed |
| Kamakhya (KYQ) (Sleeper) | 27575 | HWH 18:20 | KYQ 08:20 (+1 day) | 14 h | Thu |
Vande Bharat arrivals into Howrah
| From | Train | Departs | Arrives | Journey | Not on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi (RNC) | 20898 | RNC 06:00 | HWH 13:10 | 7 h 10 min | Tue |
| Patna Jn (PNBE) | 22348 | PNBE 08:00 | HWH 14:35 | 6 h 35 min | Wed |
| Rourkela (ROU) | 20872 | ROU 13:30 | HWH 19:50 | 6 h 20 min | Tue |
| Puri (PURI) | 22896 | PURI 13:40 | HWH 20:30 | 6 h 50 min | Thu |
| New Jalpaiguri (NJP) | 22302 | NJP 14:55 | HWH 22:30 | 7 h 35 min | Wed |
| Gaya Jn (GAYA) | 22304 | GAYA 15:15 | HWH 21:10 | 5 h 55 min | Thu |
| Jamalpur Jn (JMP) | 22310 | JMP 15:30 | HWH 22:05 | 6 h 35 min | Fri |
| Kamakhya (KYQ) (Sleeper) | 27576 | KYQ 18:15 | HWH 08:15 (+1 day) | 14 h | Wed |
Popular choices from Howrah
- Puri (beach and temple): 22895 Howrah–Puri, 06:10, 6 h 50 min.
- Darjeeling and Sikkim: 22301 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri, 05:55, 7 h 35 min. For an overnight trip, the Sleeper 27575 also stops at New Jalpaiguri.
- Guwahati: the Vande Bharat Sleeper 27575 to Kamakhya, overnight.
Howrah Vande Bharat trains, one by one
Howrah – Puri (22895/22896). The most searched Vande Bharat Express from Kolkata. 22895 leaves Howrah at 06:10 and reaches Puri (PURI) at 13:00, 502 km in 6 h 50 min, via Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrakh, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Road. It does not run on Thursday. On IRCTC on 11 November 2026 the fare was ₹1,485 in CC and ₹2,665 in EC with a meal. Full guide: Howrah – Puri Vande Bharat.
Howrah – New Jalpaiguri (22301/22302). The daytime Vande Bharat train to the Siliguri and Darjeeling railhead. 22301 leaves Howrah at 05:55 and reaches New Jalpaiguri (NJP) at 13:30, with only four stops: Bolpur Shantiniketan, Malda Town, Barsoi and Kishanganj. No service on Wednesday. Fare: ₹1,585 in CC and ₹2,845 in EC with a meal. Full guide: Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat.
Howrah – Patna (22347/22348). 22347 leaves Howrah in the afternoon, at 15:50, and reaches Patna Jn (PNBE) at 22:40; 22348 leaves Patna at 08:00 and reaches Howrah at 14:35. It covers 532 km with nine stops, including Durgapur, Asansol, Jasidih and Patna Saheb. No service on Wednesday.
Howrah – Ranchi (20897/20898). 20897 leaves Howrah at 14:35 and reaches Ranchi (RNC) at 22:00, via Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil, Purulia, Kotshila and Muri. The return 20898 leaves Ranchi at 06:00. No service on Tuesday.
Howrah – Gaya (22303/22304). The shortest journey time of any Vande Bharat Express from Howrah: 458 km in 5 h 45 min, averaging about 80 km/h. 22303 leaves Howrah at 06:45 and reaches Gaya Jn at 12:30, via Durgapur, Asansol, Dhanbad, Parasnath and Koderma. No service on Thursday.
Howrah – Jamalpur (22309/22310). 22309 leaves Howrah at 07:45 and reaches Jamalpur Jn (JMP) at 14:15, via Bolpur Shantiniketan, Rampur Hat, Dumka, Mandar Hill and Bhagalpur. No service on Friday.
Howrah – Rourkela (20871/20872). 20871 leaves Howrah at 06:00 and reaches Rourkela (ROU) at 12:05, with three stops: Kharagpur, Tatanagar and Chakradharpur. No service on Tuesday.
Howrah – Kamakhya Sleeper (27575/27576). The first Vande Bharat Sleeper and the only overnight Vande Bharat train from Howrah. 27575 leaves Howrah at 18:20 and reaches Kamakhya (KYQ) at 08:20, with a stop at New Jalpaiguri at 01:40. It has 3A, 2A and 1A berths, food included, and no Tatkal or waiting list. Fares published at its January 2026 launch for Howrah to New Jalpaiguri were ₹1,425 in 3A, ₹1,840 in 2A and ₹2,255 in 1A. See the Vande Bharat Sleeper guide.
Morning out, afternoon back
Five of the seven Vande Bharat Express Chair Car trains leave Howrah between 05:55 and 07:45 and return the same evening: Puri, New Jalpaiguri, Rourkela, Gaya and Jamalpur. The Patna and Ranchi trains work the other way round: they reach Howrah in the early afternoon (13:10 from Ranchi, 14:35 from Patna) and head back the same afternoon. That pattern makes several day trips possible:
| Day trip from Howrah | Go | Return | Time there | Not on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 22895, 06:10 → 11:28 | 22896, 14:39 → 20:30 | 3 h 11 min | Thursday |
| Cuttack | 22895, 06:10 → 10:50 | 22896, 15:07 → 20:30 | 4 h 17 min | Thursday |
| Malda Town | 22301, 05:55 → 10:22 | 22302, 17:48 → 22:30 | 7 h 26 min | Wednesday |
| Tatanagar | 20871, 06:00 → 09:10 | 20872, 15:50 → 19:50 | 6 h 40 min | Tuesday |
| Dhanbad | 22303, 06:45 → 09:43 | 22304, 18:02 → 21:10 | 8 h 19 min | Thursday |
| Gaya | 22303, 06:45 → 12:30 | 22304, 15:15 → 21:10 | 2 h 45 min | Thursday |
| Bhagalpur | 22309, 07:45 → 13:03 | 22310, 16:07 → 22:05 | 3 h 4 min | Friday |
A round trip to Puri itself is not practical: 22895 arrives at 13:00 and 22896 leaves at 13:40. Plan more combinations with the same-day return planner.
Stations shared by several Howrah Vande Bharat trains
Some stations on the way out of Howrah are served by more than one Vande Bharat train, which gives you a choice of times:
- Kharagpur Jn (KGP): the Puri, Ranchi and Rourkela trains.
- Durgapur (DGR) and Asansol Jn (ASN): the Patna and Gaya trains.
- Bolpur Shantiniketan (BHP): the New Jalpaiguri and Jamalpur trains.
- Tatanagar Jn (TATA): the Ranchi and Rourkela trains.
- Malda Town (MLDT): the New Jalpaiguri Chair Car and the Kamakhya Sleeper.
Find every option between two stations with the trains between stations tool.
For New Jalpaiguri you have a real choice between two kinds of Vande Bharat train: the daytime Chair Car 22301, which arrives at 13:30, or the overnight Sleeper 27575, which arrives at 01:40. The Chair Car suits most travellers to Siliguri and the hills; the Sleeper saves a day if you can arrive in the small hours.
Booking tips for Vande Bharat trains from Howrah
The Puri train is the busiest: on 11 November 2026 its CC waiting list was 53 to 87 for dates two to four days away, while EC had 15 to 28. Book on IRCTC when booking opens, 60 days ahead at 08:00 IST, or try Tatkal at 10:00 IST the day before for CC and EC. Search from your real boarding station, such as Kharagpur or Durgapur, and check running status on NTES on the day.
Howrah Vande Bharat FAQs
How many Vande Bharat trains run from Howrah? Eight routes: Puri, New Jalpaiguri, Patna, Ranchi, Gaya, Jamalpur, Rourkela and the Kamakhya Sleeper.
Does any Vande Bharat leave from Sealdah? No. All Vande Bharat trains for Kolkata use Howrah Jn (HWH).
Is there a Vande Bharat from Howrah to Delhi or Varanasi? Not as a direct regular train as of November 2026. Check the route list for updates.
Which Vande Bharat train goes from Kolkata to Puri? 22895 from Howrah at 06:10, reaching Puri at 13:00, every day except Thursday. The return 22896 leaves Puri at 13:40.
Is there a Vande Bharat Express from Howrah to Patna? Yes. 22347 leaves Howrah at 15:50 and reaches Patna Jn at 22:40; 22348 runs the other way in the morning. No service on Wednesday.
Is there a Vande Bharat train from Howrah to Guwahati? Yes, overnight: the Vande Bharat Sleeper 27575 runs from Howrah to Kamakhya, the Guwahati-area terminal, leaving at 18:20 and arriving at 08:20.
Which Vande Bharat trains from Howrah stop at Kharagpur? The Puri (22895), Ranchi (20897) and Rourkela (20871) trains.
What is the Howrah Vande Bharat Express fare? On IRCTC on 11 November 2026: Howrah to Puri ₹1,485 in CC and ₹2,665 in EC, and Howrah to New Jalpaiguri ₹1,585 in CC and ₹2,845 in EC, both with a meal.
Sources
Timetables: erail, ConfirmTkt and RailYatri, cross-checked 11 November 2026. Route list: Ministry of Railways (PIB), July 2026. Always confirm on IRCTC or NTES before travel. Report a correction.
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