Private train between Howrah and Pune time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Howrah and Pune
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Howrah and Pune
Private train will leave Howrah at 1810 hrs Tuesday, Friday and arrive Pune at 2055 hrs and train running time between the station 26:45 hrs
Private train will leave Pune at 0655 hrs Thursday, Sunday and arrive Howrah at 1100 hrs and train running time between the station 28:05 hrs
Distance between Howrah and Pune Railway Station is 2025 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Bi Weekly
There is currently no operational private (PPP) train service between Howrah (HWH) and Pune (PUNE)—any such listing under IRCTC’s partnerships remains strictly indicative and is not running.
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Proposed Private Train — Indicative Only
Under IRCTC’s proposed PPP routes, Howrah–Pune–Howrah appears as an indicative corridor, possibly reflecting future proposals—however, no actual schedule, route, or fare details are available, and no such service currently exists.
Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Howrah ↔ Pune
Here are the confirmed train services on this route:
1. Pune–Howrah Duronto Express (12222 / 12221)
- Type: Fully Air-conditioned Duronto (fastest service)
- Frequency: Twice weekly
- Howrah → Pune (12222): Departs 05:45, runs on Thursday & Saturday
- Pune → Howrah (12221): Arrives ~20:05 next day
- Duration: ~28 hours
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A — includes pantry car
2. Azad Hind Express (12130 / 12129)
- Type: Daily Superfast Express
- Routes: Howrah → Pune departs at 21:40, arrives ~07:00 after ~33 hours 20 minutes
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), Unreserved
3. Santragachi–Pune Humsafar Express (20822 / 20821)
- Type: Premium AC 3-tier (Humsafar)
- Frequency: Twice a week
- Duration: ~32 hours 45 minutes
- Classes: AC 3-tier only, with modern amenities and catering
Overview Table
| Train Service | Duration | Frequency | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duronto Express (12222/12221) | ~28 h | 2 days/week | 1A, 2A, 3A (AC only) |
| Azad Hind Express (12130/12129) | ~33 h 20 m | Daily | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Humsafar Express (20822/20821) | ~32 h 45 m | Twice a week | AC 3A only |
Fare Estimates (Approximate)
Based on booking platforms such as RedBus and Trainman:
- Sleeper (SL): Starting from ~₹790
- AC 3-Tier (3A): ~₹1,800–₹2,400
- AC 2-Tier (2A): ~₹2,800–₹3,600
- First AC (1A) (Duronto only): Likely upwards of ₹5,000 depending on distance and demand
Summary
- No private PPP trains are operating on the Howrah–Pune route.
- Fastest route: Pune–Howrah Duronto Express (~28 hours, AC only).
- Frequent option: Azad Hind Express—runs every day, includes Sleeper and AC.
- Premium comfort: Humsafar Express—modern, all-AC service, ideal if available on your travel dates.
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