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

Private train between Puri and Howrah 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 2130 hrs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Howrah at 0430 hrs and train running time between the station 7:00 hrs

Private train will leave Howrah at 2040 hrs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Puri at 0415 hrs and train running time between the station 7:35 hrs

Distance between Puri and Howrah Railway Station is 525 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Tri Weekly

You asked about a private train between Puri and Howrah, including details like timetable, route, frequency, train number, and fare. Here’s an overview of the current situation:

Is There a Private (PPP) Train?

No, there is no privately-operated (PPP) passenger train running between Puri and Howrah. All services on this route are operated by Indian Railways, with no private or semi-private alternatives available.

Operational Indian Railways Trains (Puri ↔ Howrah)

Here’s a summary of notable official trains operating on the route:

1. Howrah–Puri Vande Bharat Express (22895 / 22896)

  • Type: Semi-high-speed premium train
  • Distance: ~500 km
  • Journey Time: ~6 hours 20 minutes
  • Frequency: 6 days a week (except Thursday)
  • Route Stops: Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road
  • Class: AC Chair Car, Executive Chair Car
  • Features: On-board WiFi, infotainment, Kavach safety system

2. Howrah–Puri Superfast Express (12837 / 12838)

  • Type: Superfast Express
  • Distance: ~502 km
  • Journey Time: ~8 hours 30 minutes (average speed ~59 km/h)
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Classes: AC First, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, AC Economy 3-Tier, Sleeper, Unreserved

3. Howrah–Puri Shatabdi Express (12277 / 12278)

  • Type: Shatabdi Express (day train with seating only)
  • Distance: ~502 km
  • Journey Time: ~7 hours 45 minutes (Puri → Howrah)
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Classes: Executive Class, AC Chair Car; includes onboard catering

4. Dhauli Express (12821 / 12822)

  • Type: Superfast (seating only)
  • Distance: ~497 km
  • Journey Time: ~8 hours 45 minutes (one direction), ~9 hours (opposite)
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Classes: AC Chair Car (CC), Second Sitting (2S)

5. Sri Jagannath Express (18410 / 18409)

  • Type: Express train
  • Distance: ~497 km
  • Journey Time: ~9 hours 45 minutes (Puri → Shalimar; note: via Kolkata Shalimar, not Howrah)
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Classes: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved

Fare Estimates

Typical fare ranges for the route (one-way, Puri → Howrah):

  • Sleeper (SL): ~₹300–₹345
  • AC 3-Tier (3A): ~₹800–₹895
  • AC 2-Tier (2A): ~₹1,110–₹1,245
  • AC First Class (1A): ~₹1,900–₹2,060

For example, the Howrah–Puri Superfast Express (12838) lists fares:

  • 1A: ₹1,245
  • 2A: ₹1,100
  • 3A: ₹895
  • Sleeper: ₹345

Summary Table

Train (No.) Type Duration Frequency Classes
Vande Bharat Express (22895/96) Semi-high speed ~6 h 20 m 6 days/week (excl. Thu) AC Chair Car, Executive Chair Car
Shatabdi Express (12277/78) Daytime Shatabdi ~7 h 45 m Daily Executive, AC Chair Car
Superfast Express (12837/38) Overnight Superfast ~8 h 30 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, Unreserved
Dhauli Express (12821/22) Seating-only Superfast ~8 h 45 – 9 h Daily CC, 2S
Sri Jagannath Express (18410/09) Standard Express via Shalimar ~9 h 45 m Daily 2A, 3A, SL, General

Conclusion

  • There is no private train on the Puri–Howrah route.
  • Among available Indian Railways services:
    • Vande Bharat Express is the fastest (~6h 20m).
    • Shatabdi Express follows closely (~7h 45m).
    • Superfast Express and Dhauli Express offer overnight or seating options, respectively.
  • Fares range from affordable Sleeper class to premium First AC.

Let me know if you’d like help checking availability for specific dates, comparing price across classes, or booking options—I’d be glad to assist!

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