Private train between Howrah and Anand Vihar time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Howrah and Anand Vihar
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Howrah and Anand Vihar
Private train will leave Howrah at 1635 hrs Daily and arrive Anand Vihar at 0900 hrs and train running time between the station 16:00 hrs
Private train will leave Anand Vihar at 1305 hrs Daily and arrive Howrah at 0600 hrs and train running time between the station 16:55 hrs
Distance between Howrah and Anand Vihar Railway Station is 1445 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Daily
There is no operational private (PPP) train service between Howrah and Anand Vihar—the listed scenario under the Public–Private Partnership initiative is purely indicative and not active:
- Proposed (Indicative Only)
• Howrah → Anand Vihar: Departs around 16:35 daily, arrives by 09:00 the next day (~16.5 h)
• Anand Vihar → Howrah: Departs 13:05 daily, arrives by 06:00† (~17 h)
• Distance: ~1,445 km, Daily frequency
Contents
- 1 Confirmed Indian Railways Services (Howrah → Anand Vihar / Delhi)
- 1.1 1. Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
- 1.2 2. Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express (12273/12274)
- 1.3 3. Howrah–Anand Vihar Yuva Express (12249/12250) (discontinued)
- 1.4 4. Howrah–Anand Vihar Special Fare Summer Special (03011)
- 1.5 5. Various Overnight Expresses (e.g., Poorva Express, Bikaner SF Express)
- 2 Summary Table
- 3 Fare Estimates (Indicative)
- 4 Final Notes
Confirmed Indian Railways Services (Howrah → Anand Vihar / Delhi)
1. Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
- Duration: ~17 h 15 m — fastest confirmed option
- Frequency: Daily
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A — full AC service
2. Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express (12273/12274)
- Duration: ~22 h
- Frequency: Twice a week (Mondays & Fridays service 12273; Tuesdays & Saturdays service 12274)
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL) — modern LHB coaches
3. Howrah–Anand Vihar Yuva Express (12249/12250) (discontinued)
- Duration: ~16 h 45 m — the quickest on record for this segment
- Frequency: Weekly (now discontinued since May 2020)
- Classes: AC Chair Car, 2A, 3A
4. Howrah–Anand Vihar Special Fare Summer Special (03011)
- Duration: ~28 h 50 m
- Frequency: Operates during summer only (seasonal special)
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General
5. Various Overnight Expresses (e.g., Poorva Express, Bikaner SF Express)
- Duration: Commonly range between ~21 to 26 h
- Frequency: Daily or nearly daily
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper
Summary Table
| Service Type | Status | Duration | Frequency | Classes (Highlights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private (proposed) | Indicative | ~16–17 h | Daily (proposed) | Not applicable (–) |
| Rajdhani Express | Active | ~17 h 15 min | Daily | 1A / 2A / 3A (Full AC) |
| Duronto Express | Active | ~22 h | Twice weekly | 1A / 2A / 3A / SL |
| Yuva Express | Discontinued | ~16 h 45 min | Weekly | AC Chair + 2A / 3A |
| Summer Special | Seasonal | ~28 h 50 min | Seasonal | 2A / 3A / SL / General |
| Other Expresses | Active | ~21–26 h | Daily | Full range: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
Fare Estimates (Indicative)
Based on available fare data (e.g., train 03011 Summer Special):
- AC 2 Tier (2A): ~₹2,760
- AC 3 Tier (3A): ~₹1,555
- Sleeper (SL): ~₹780
- General (unreserved): ~₹195
Exact fares vary by train and travel class—booking platforms like IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, or Goibibo provide exact fare details for your specific travel date.
Final Notes
- No private PPP train is active between Howrah and Anand Vihar.
- The Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express offers the fastest daily travel (~17 h 15 m).
- For a comfortable AC-only experience, it’s the top choice.
- Prefer a daytime trip or earlier arrival? The Yuva Express had the quickest travel time (~16 h 45 m) but is discontinued.
- Need help selecting a train based on your travel date or class preference? I’d be glad to assist!