Private train between Asansol and Puri time table, route, train no., frequency and fare
Private train between Asansol and Puri
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Asansol and Puri
Private train will leave Asansol at 1915 hrs Tuesday, Wednesday and arrive Puri at 0550 hrs and train running time between the station 10:35 hrs
Private train will leave Puri at 0700 hrs Wednesday, Thursday and arrive Asansol at 1730 hrs and train running time between the station 10:30 hrs
Distance between Asansol and Puri Railway Station is 596 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Bi Weekly
I couldn’t find any evidence of a private (PPP) train operating between Asansol Junction (ASN) and Puri (PURI). No official source currently lists such a service, and it appears Indian Railways hasn’t introduced a private train for this route.
That said, here’s all the regular IRCTC-operated train information you’re interested in:
Train Services: Asansol to Puri (Regular IRCTC Trains)
Available Trains & Schedule
There are typically 3 weekly trains running between Asansol and Puri—all departing at the same time:
- KYQ Puri Exp (15640) – Monday
- JYG Puri Exp (18420) – Saturday
- B NATH DHAM Exp (18450) – Wednesday
Departure: 15:20 from Asansol
Arrival: ~02:55 next day at Puri
Journey Time: ~11 hours 35 minutes
Route & Frequency
- Frequency: One train per week per service, so overall three services per week
- Route: Direct via the standard rail line from West Bengal into Odisha. (Common for trains on this corridor; detailed route specifics usually include major junctions like Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhubaneswar – typical for eastbound trains.)
- Distance: Approximately 599 km
Fastest Option
All three trains have identical schedules, but platforms like Prokerala confirm a shortest duration of ~11 hours 25 minutes on some services
Fare Estimates (Based on Class & Type)
General Fare Ranges (Rome2Rio Estimates):
- Sleeper Class (SL): ₹320 – ₹380
- AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹900 – ₹3,200
- AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹1,300 – ₹4,300
- First AC (1A): ₹2,100 – ₹7,500
Specific Averages (Prokerala):
- Sleeper: ~₹340
- 3A: ~₹905 – ₹1,175
- 2A: ~₹1,280 – ₹1,640
- 1A: ~₹2,155 – ₹2,775
ConfirmTkt Minimum Prices:
- Sleeper: from ₹345
- 3A: from ₹940
- 2A: from ₹1,335
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Private Train | None currently between Asansol and Puri |
| Trains Available | KYQ Puri Exp (Mon), B NATH DHAM Exp (Wed), JYG Puri Exp (Sat) |
| Departure / Arrival | 15:20 from Asansol → ~02:55 next day at Puri |
| Journey Time | ~11 hours 35 minutes |
| Distance | ~599 km |
| Frequency | 3 times per week (each on different days) |
| Fare Range | SL: ₹320–₹380, 3A: ₹900–₹3,200, 2A: ₹1,300–₹4,300, 1A: ₹2,100–₹7,500 |
What You Can Do Next
- To book tickets or check seat availability, use IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, Ixigo, or other reliable platforms.
- If you’re looking for alternative connectivity or timings, I can help you explore return journey schedules or nearby trains via Bhubaneswar or Sambalpur.
- Need help selecting between classes or checking for actual fares on your travel date? Just let me know—I’d be happy to assist further!