Private train between Howrah and Bhagalpur time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Howrah and Bhagalpur time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Howrah and Bhagalpur

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Howrah and Bhagalpur

Private train will leave Howrah at 1435 hrs Daily and arrive Bhagalpur at 2210 hrs and train running time between the station 7:35 hrs

Private train will leave Bhagalpur at 0625 hrs Daily and arrive Howrah at 1405 hrs and train running time between the station 7:35 hrs

Distance between Howrah and Bhagalpur Railway Station is 425 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Daily

There is no private (PPP) train currently operating between Howrah and Bhagalpur—any such service appearing on IRCTC’s PPP page is purely indicative and not active. Here’s a clear comparison of the proposed schedule versus real, daily-operating Indian Railways services:

Proposed Private Train — Indicative Only

  • Howrah → Bhagalpur
    • Departs: 14:35 daily
    • Arrives: 22:10 same day
    • Journey Time: ~7 h 35 m
  • Bhagalpur → Howrah
    • Departs: 06:25 daily
    • Arrives: 14:05 same day
    • Frequency: Daily
    • Distance: ~425 km

Reminder: This schedule is conceptual and not confirmed or bookable.

Confirmed Active Trains: Howrah ↔ Bhagalpur

Here are the key train services currently operating on this route:

Vande Bharat Express (22309 / 22310)

  • Frequency: 6 days a week (closed on Friday)
  • Duration: ~6 h 5 m (Fastest option)
  • Classes: AC Chair Car & Executive Chair Car
  • Features: On-board catering, infotainment, Wi-Fi, large windows, Kavach safety system

Kavi Guru Express (13015)

  • Type: Express
  • Departs: ~11:05 daily
  • Arrives: ~19:46 — ~8 h 40 m
  • Classes: AC Chair Car, 3A, 2S, 2A, General Unreserved
  • Fare Examples: CC ₹540 · 3A ₹670 · 2S ₹150 · SL ₹245

Howrah–Gaya Express via Bhagalpur (13023)

  • Departs: 20:00 daily
  • Arrives: ~04:10 next day — ~8 h 10 m
  • Classes: SL, 3A, 2A

Jamalpur Superfast Express (13071)

  • Departs: 21:30 daily
  • Arrives: ~05:45 next day — ~8 h 15 m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL

Anga Express (12253 via Dankuni)

  • Departs: ~00:05 daily
  • Arrives: ~09:20 — ~9 h 15 m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL

Comparison Table

Train Duration Frequency Classes Available Highlights
Vande Bharat Express ~6 h 5 m 6 days/week CC, Executive Chair Fastest, modern amenities
Kavi Guru Express ~8 h 40 m Daily AC Chair (CC), 3A, 2A, 2S, SL Versatile fare options
Howrah–Gaya Exp (via BGP) ~8 h 10 m Daily SL, 3A, 2A Overnight sleeper comfort
Jamalpur SF Express ~8 h 15 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL Best for AC plus sleeper access
Anga Express ~9 h 15 m Daily (via DKAE) 1A, 2A, 3A, SL Early morning departure

Fare Insights

Indicative fares from ProKerala and Trainman include:

  • AC Chair Car (CC): ₹540 (Kavi Guru)
  • AC 3A: ₹670
  • Sleeper (SL): ₹245
    More premium trains like Vande Bharat or Jamalpur Express will have higher AC fares.

Final Takeaways

  • No private train is in service between Howrah and Bhagalpur.
  • Vande Bharat Express is your best bet for the fastest, modern travel.
  • For broader class options, Kavi Guru Express offers flexibility.
  • Prefer overnight travel? Howrah–Gaya or Jamalpur Express are solid choices.

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