Special train between Howrah- Ernakulam
Special train between Howrah- Ernakulam
Special train between Howrah- Ernakulam (Train No. 02877 / 02878) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah- Ernakulam-Howrah (Train No. 02877 / 02878)
Train No. 02877 Howrah- Ernakulam special train
Train No. 02877 Howrah- Ernakulam Special train will leave from (Every Sun) Howrah at 17.00 hrs & will reach Ernakulam at 06.30 hrs and train running time between the station 37 hour and 30 minutes.
Train No. 02878 Ernakulam-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02878 Ernakulam-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Tue) Ernakulam at 00.20 hrs & will reach Howrah at 14.50 hrs and train running time between the station 38 hour and 30 minutes.
Howrah- Ernakulam Distance between the station is 2288 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02877 from Howrah- Ernakulam special train 17-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Train No: 02878 from Ernakulam-Howrah special train 20-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Here’s the most current information regarding special trains between Howrah (HWH) and Ernakulam Junction (ERS) as well as ongoing regular services:
Contents
🚆 Festival and Special Fare Service: 02877 / 02878 Howrah–Ernakulam Antyodaya Special
- Train 02877 – Howrah → Ernakulam (Special Fare)
Operates as a special/unreserved service, generally during festival or pilgrim travel surges (e.g., around Puja or Rath Yatra). Historically ran weekly on Saturdays. The journey covers approximately 2,280–2,285 km in around 36 h 30 min, with departure around 14:55 from Howrah and arrival around 03:30 at Ernakulam on third day - Train 02878 – Ernakulam → Howrah (Special Fare)
Typically the return leg, normally running on Mondays during specific operating windows. Schedules have varied in past years—e.g., early‑2025 special fare runs were announced from January to March 2025
These are temporary special services and may be re-introduced for select passenger surges in future years. They are fully unreserved, lack amenities, and have low operational priority.
🚄 Regular Weekly Service: Howrah–Ernakulam Antyodaya Superfast Express (22877 / 22878)
- Train 22877 – Howrah → Ernakulam runs weekly, typically on Saturdays. It is a fully unreserved Antyodaya Express, covering ~1,970–2,285 km in about 37 hours. Classes: only general seating; features include vending machines, bio-toilets, mobile charging ports, and passenger information displays
- Train 22878 – Ernakulam → Howrah operates in reverse direction once weekly (usually on Tuesdays or other days depending on timetable). Same amenities and travel time as 22877
Note: Though listed as unreserved, these trains are considered “superfast express” and are widely used for budget long-distance travel across eastern–southern India.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02877* | Howrah → Ernakulam | Festival Special Fare (unreserved) | Sat (seasonal) | ~36 h 30 m | Temporary; no reservation system |
| 02878* | Ernakulam → Howrah | Festival Special Fare (unreserved) | Mon (seasonal) | ~36 h 30 m | Operating windows vary annually |
| 22877 | Antyodaya Weekly | Regular Permanent Express (unreserved) | Weekly (Sat) | ~37 h | Amenities: vending, charging, bio‑toilet |
| 22878 | Return leg Antyodaya | Regular permanent express | Weekly (Tue) | ~37 h | Reliable and ongoing schedule |
* Special fare runs historically operated during festival seasons but exact 2025 scheduling is not confirmed
✅ Travel Tips & Advice
- Prefer 22877/22878 if planning future travel—they operate year-round and have predictable weekly schedules. Ideal for low-cost, long-distance travel (though seating is unreserved).
- Track IRCTC or Eastern/Southern Railway bulletins around August–September 2025 for potential reintroduction of 02877/02878 specials during Durga Puja, Chhath, or Rath Yatra periods.
- Waiting times may be long on special fare trains due to general only configuration; plan buffer time accordingly.
- Use reservation options or alternative class trains (like Ernakulam Express or Duronto) if you need reserved seating or faster transit.
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