22348 Vande Bharat Express: Patna to Howrah
Train 22348 is the Vande Bharat Express from Patna Jn (PNBE) to Howrah Jn (HWH). It leaves Patna at 08:00 and reaches Howrah at 14:35 the same day, covering 532 km in 6 h 35 min with 9 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 22347, which leaves Howrah at 15:50.
Every stop, start to finish
- 08:00 leaves Patna
- 14:35 reaches Howrah
- 6 h 35 min journey
- 532 km 9 stops on the way
- 08:00Patna
- 08:15Patna Saheb
- 08:38Bakhtiyarpur
- 09:05Mokameh
- 09:30Luckeesarai
- 09:51Jamui
- 10:43Jasidih
- 11:24Jamtara
- 11:58Asansol
- 12:23Durgapur
- 14:35Howrah
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22348 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22348 time table, from Patna Jn to Howrah Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Patna.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | PNBE | Starts | 08:00 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Patna Saheb | PNC | 08:13 | 08:15 | 2 min | 1 | 10 |
| Bakhtiyarpur | BKP | 08:36 | 08:38 | 2 min | 1 | 46 |
| Mokameh | MKA | 09:03 | 09:05 | 2 min | 1 | 90 |
| Luckeesarai | LKR | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2 min | 1 | 123 |
| Jamui | JMU | 09:49 | 09:51 | 2 min | 1 | 152 |
| Jasidih | JSME | 10:41 | 10:43 | 2 min | 1 | 222 |
| Jamtara | JMT | 11:22 | 11:24 | 2 min | 1 | 293 |
| Asansol | ASN | 11:55 | 11:58 | 3 min | 1 | 332 |
| Durgapur | DGR | 12:21 | 12:23 | 2 min | 1 | 374 |
| Howrah | HWH | 14:35 | Ends | – | 1 | 532 |
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.
22348 route and stops
22348 stops at 9 stations between Patna and Howrah: Patna Saheb, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokameh, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Jasidih, Jamtara, Asansol, Durgapur. Leaving Patna at 08:00, 22348 runs 10 km to Patna Saheb, arriving at 08:13 after 0 h 13 min. From Patna Saheb it covers 36 km to Bakhtiyarpur in 0 h 21 min, arriving at 08:36. From Bakhtiyarpur it covers 44 km to Mokameh in 0 h 25 min, arriving at 09:03. From Mokameh it covers 33 km to Luckeesarai in 0 h 23 min, arriving at 09:28. From Luckeesarai it covers 29 km to Jamui in 0 h 19 min, arriving at 09:49. From Jamui it covers 70 km to Jasidih in 0 h 50 min, arriving at 10:41. From Jasidih it covers 71 km to Jamtara in 0 h 39 min, arriving at 11:22. From Jamtara it covers 39 km to Asansol in 0 h 31 min, arriving at 11:55. From Asansol it covers 42 km to Durgapur in 0 h 23 min, arriving at 12:21. The last stretch, 158 km from Durgapur, takes 2 h 12 min and ends at Howrah at 14:35.
Over the whole 532 km the average speed is about 81 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Asansol to Durgapur, 42 km at an average of about 110 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Durgapur to Howrah, 158 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 19 minutes; the longest halt is 3 minutes at Asansol. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
22348 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22348 live. To see where 22348 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22348.
- Choose the date the train left Patna.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 22348 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.
22348 running days
22348 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Patna. The return train 22347 does not run on Wednesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
22348 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 22348, and you can see it without logging in. The fare includes the base fare, reservation and superfast charges, GST and the meal, unless you choose No Food. On the Vande Bharat Express routes we have checked, full-route fares were ₹1,385 to ₹1,835 in CC and ₹2,505 to ₹3,385 in EC on 11 November 2026. See Vande Bharat ticket price for each route.
How to book 22348
Book 22348 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search PNBE to HWH, 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 22348 leaves Patna.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Patna.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 08:00 departure from Patna. 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.
22348 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22348 leaves Patna at 08:00 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 08:00 three days before, 25% of the fare until 08:00 the day before, 50% until 00:00 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22348 fall at 08:00 two days before, 20:00 the day before and 04:00 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22348 coach position and classes
22348 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 22348
Meals on 22348 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 22347
22347 runs the other way, from Howrah at 15:50 to Patna at 22:40, in 6 h 50 min, and does not run on Wednesday. Together, 22348 and 22347 make the Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Express pair.
All Vande Bharat trains and their timings are in the Vande Bharat train timings list, and every route in the route list.
22348 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22348?
22348 leaves Patna Jn (PNBE) at 08:00.
What time does 22348 reach Howrah?
22348 reaches Howrah Jn (HWH) at 14:35, after 6 h 35 min.
How can I check the running status of 22348?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22348 and the date the train left Patna to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22348 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from Patna.
How many stops does 22348 have?
9 stops between Patna and Howrah: Patna Saheb, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokameh, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Jasidih, Jamtara, Asansol, Durgapur.
When is the chart prepared for 22348?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 08:00 departure.
What is the platform number of 22348?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Patna on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 22348?
22347, from Howrah at 15:50 to Patna at 22:40.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.