Private train between Howrah and Puri time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Puri and Howrah
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Puri and Howrah
Private train will leave Puri at 0600 hrs Sunday and arrive Howrah at 1320 hrs and train running time between the station 7:20 hrs
Private train will leave Howrah at 1500 hrs Sunday and arrive Puri at 2220 hrs and train running time between the station 7:20 hrs
Distance between Puri and Howrah Railway Station is 525 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Weekly
There’s no operational private (PPP) train running between Howrah and Puri—any such service appearing in IRCTC proposals is purely indicative and not active.
Contents
Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Howrah ↔ Puri
Here are some top-notch train options that are fully functional:
1. Vande Bharat Express (22895/22896)
- Frequency: 6 days a week (not on Thursdays)
- Duration: ~6 h 20 m (Fastest on this route)
- Classes: AC Chair Car (CC), Executive Chair Car (EC)
- Amenities: Infotainment, Wi-Fi, Onboard catering, Kavach safety, plush rotating seats
2. Shatabdi Express (12277/12278)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~7 h 35–45 m
- Classes: Executive Chair Car (EC), AC Chair Car (CC) — seating only, no sleepers, with catering included
3. Howrah–Puri Superfast Express (12837/12838)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~8 h 30–50 m
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, Sleeper (SL) — overnighters, with sleeping berths
4. Dhauli Express (12821/12822)
- Frequency: Daily (from Shalimar station)
- Duration: ~8 h 45 m
- Classes: AC Chair Car, Second Sitting (2S) — seating-only
5. Sri Jagannath Express (18409/18410) (via Shalimar)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~9 h 45 m
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), General Unreserved — no catering
Quick Comparison Table
| Train Service | Approx Duration | Frequency | Class Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express | ~6 h 20 m | 6 days/week | EC, CC — Premium seating |
| Shatabdi Express | ~7 h 35 m | Daily | EC, CC — high comfort with meals |
| Superfast Express | ~8 h 30 m | Daily | 1A / 2A / 3A / SL — sleeper/classic |
| Dhauli Express | ~8 h 45 m | Daily | CC, 2S — basic seating |
| Sri Jagannath Express | ~9 h 45 m | Daily | 2A / 3A / SL / Gen — sleeper tier |
Fare Highlights (Examples)
Based on available fare charts:
- Superfast Express (12837):
- SL: ₹330
- 3A: ₹855
- 2A: ₹1,205
- 1A: ₹2,020
- Shatabdi (12277):
- CC: ₹795
- EC: ₹1,645 (plus catering charges ~₹165–₹185)
- Dhauli Express: Similar range for CC and 2S (specific fare not listed but similar pricing bracket)
Summary & Recommendation
- No private PPP train is serving this route—only planned indications exist.
- Fastest Option: Vande Bharat Express (~6 hours).
- Daily Reliable: Shatabdi Express, with meals and premium seating.
- Overnight Options: Superfast Express (sleeper), Dhauli, or Sri Jagannath Express depending on class comfort and timing.
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