22301 Vande Bharat Express: Howrah to New Jalpaiguri
Train 22301 is the Vande Bharat Express from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Jalpaiguri (NJP). It leaves Howrah at 05:55 and reaches New Jalpaiguri at 13:30 the same day, covering 561 km in 7 h 35 min with 4 stops on the way. It runs every day except Wednesday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 22302, which leaves New Jalpaiguri at 14:55.
Every stop, start to finish
- 05:55 leaves Howrah
- 13:30 reaches New Jalpaiguri
- 7 h 35 min journey
- 561 km 4 stops on the way
- 05:55Howrah
- 07:27Bolpur Shantiniketan
- 10:25Malda Town
- 11:30Barsoi
- 12:17Kishanganj
- 13:30New Jalpaiguri
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22301 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22301 time table, from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguri. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Howrah.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah | HWH | Starts | 05:55 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Bolpur Shantiniketan | BHP | 07:25 | 07:27 | 2 min | 1 | 146 |
| Malda Town | MLDT | 10:22 | 10:25 | 3 min | 1 | 328 |
| Barsoi | BOE | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2 min | 1 | 416 |
| Kishanganj | KNE | 12:15 | 12:17 | 2 min | 1 | 473 |
| New Jalpaiguri | NJP | 13:30 | Ends | – | 1 | 561 |
These are scheduled times, checked on 11 November 2026 against two independent timetable sources. On the day you travel, the live times on NTES take priority.
22301 route and stops
22301 stops at 4 stations between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri: Bolpur Shantiniketan, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj. Leaving Howrah at 05:55, 22301 runs 146 km to Bolpur Shantiniketan, arriving at 07:25 after 1 h 30 min. From Bolpur Shantiniketan it covers 182 km to Malda Town in 2 h 55 min, arriving at 10:22. From Malda Town it covers 88 km to Barsoi in 1 h 3 min, arriving at 11:28. From Barsoi it covers 57 km to Kishanganj in 0 h 45 min, arriving at 12:15. The last stretch, 88 km from Kishanganj, takes 1 h 13 min and ends at New Jalpaiguri at 13:30.
Over the whole 561 km the average speed is about 74 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Howrah to Bolpur Shantiniketan, 146 km at an average of about 97 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Bolpur Shantiniketan to Malda Town, 182 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 9 minutes; the longest halt is 3 minutes at Malda Town. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
22301 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22301 live. To see where 22301 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22301.
- Choose the date the train left Howrah.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 22301 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you are entitled to a full refund; see Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
22301 running days
22301 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Howrah. The return train 22302 does not run on Wednesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
22301 fare
IRCTC fares for the full journey from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, one adult, General quota, checked on 11 November 2026:
| Class | With meal | No food | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,585 | ₹1,207 | ₹378 |
| EC | ₹2,845 | ₹2,412 | ₹433 |
The fare includes the reservation charge, superfast charge and GST. A shorter journey costs less; IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations when you search. See Vande Bharat ticket price for other routes.
How to book 22301
Book 22301 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search HWH to NJP, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick CC or EC.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 22301 leaves Howrah.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Howrah.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 05:55 departure from Howrah. The final chart is made at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Platform: not fixed in advance. It is announced at the station on the day; check the display boards or NTES.
Step-by-step help is in the Vande Bharat booking guide.
22301 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22301 leaves Howrah at 05:55 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the 72, 24 and 8-hour bands announced in March 2026, you pay only the flat charge (₹189 in CC, ₹252 in EC, with GST) until 05:55 three days before, 25% of the fare until 05:55 the day before, 50% until 21:55 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22301 fall at 05:55 two days before, 17:55 the day before and 01:55 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22301 coach position and classes
22301 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. A Vande Bharat Express Chair Car train has 8, 16 or 20 coaches: CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end), and EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout with rotating seats. Indian Railways does not publish a fixed coach order for each train, so check the coach guidance boards on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach will stop. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 22301
Meals on 22301 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match: for the full journey the meal costs ₹378 in CC and ₹433 in EC. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 22302
22302 runs the other way, from New Jalpaiguri at 14:55 to Howrah at 22:30, in 7 h 35 min, and does not run on Wednesday. Together, 22301 and 22302 make the Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express pair.
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express (22301 / 22302) guide.
22301 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22301?
22301 leaves Howrah Jn (HWH) at 05:55.
What time does 22301 reach New Jalpaiguri?
22301 reaches New Jalpaiguri (NJP) at 13:30, after 7 h 35 min.
How can I check the running status of 22301?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22301 and the date the train left Howrah to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22301 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from Howrah.
How many stops does 22301 have?
4 stops between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri: Bolpur Shantiniketan, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj.
What is the fare of 22301?
For the full journey, ₹1,585 in CC, ₹2,845 in EC (IRCTC, 11 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 22301?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 05:55 departure.
What is the platform number of 22301?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Howrah on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 22301?
22302, from New Jalpaiguri at 14:55 to Howrah at 22:30.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fare enquiry, 11 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.