Special train between Howrah-Sambalpur
Special train between Howrah-Sambalpur (Train No. 08305 / 08306) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Sambalpur-Howrah (Train No. 08305 / 08306)
Train No. 08305 Howrah-Sambalpur special train
Train No. 08305 Howrah-Sambalpur Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Howrah at 20.55 hrs & will reach Sambalpur at 07.50 hrs and train running time between the station 10 hour and 55 minutes.
Train No. 08306 Sambalpur-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 08306 Sambalpur -Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Friday) Sambalpur at 20.05 hrs & will reach Howrah at 07.05 hrs and train running time between the station 11 hour and 0 minutes.
Howrah-Sambalpur Distance between the station is 659 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 08305 from Howrah-Sambalpur special train 24-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Train No: 08306 from Sambalpur-Howrah special train 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate information on Howrah ↔ Sambalpur connections, including the regular weekly express and details about past special‑fare trains:
Contents
🚄 1. Regular Train: 22803 / 22804 – Howrah–Sambalpur Weekly Superfast Express
- Train 22803 (Howrah → Sambalpur)
- Departs Howrah around 20:55 every Saturday, arriving Sambalpur by ~07:45 AM the next day.
- Covers ~659 km in roughly 10 h 45 m, with around 10–11 stops.
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S, with e‑catering, LHB/ICF rake, weekly frequency.
- Train 22804 (Sambalpur → Howrah) returns typically on Sunday morning with a similar schedule and features.
🚂 2. Festival / Special Fare Services (Past Only)
- Train 08305 / 08306 – Howrah–Sambalpur Special Fare Superfast (Holiday / Festival)
- Introduced during high‑demand festival windows (2025), operating only in October–November 2020.
- 08305 ran Saturdays (HWH → SBP), departing ~20:50, arriving ~07:35 (~10 h 45 m).
- Return leg 08306 ran Fridays in reverse.
- Classes included 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S, but no catering—bookable only via general or Tatkal quotas.
- This service has since been cancelled and is not active currently.
These special trains had low operational priority, leading to frequent delays and cancellations.
📋 Service Comparison
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | Classes | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Superfast Express | 22803 / 22804 | Weekly (Sat/Sun) | ~10 h 45 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | E‑catering, LHB/ICF rake |
| (Discontinued) Festival Specials | 08305 / 08306 | Seasonal (2025 only) | ~10 h 45 m | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | No catering, low priority |
✅ Recommendations
- For reliable travel with reserved classes and onboard service, choose Train 22803/22804, which runs weekly and adheres to a consistent schedule.
- The special fare train 08305/06 is not active currently—it operated only in late 2025 and is not expected to run unless re-announced in future festival cycles.
- Booking opens ~60 days ahead on IRCTC; festival specials offer only Tatkal/general quotas and sell out quickly.
- Want help checking seat availability or fare estimates? Or monitoring if any such special train is reactivated near upcoming festive periods? I’d be happy to assist!