Special train between Porbandar-Howrah
Aradhana Special train between Porbandar-Howrah (Train No. 09205 / 09206) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Porbandar-Howrah-Porbandar (Train No. 09205 / 09206)
Train No. 09205 Porbandar-Howrah special train
Train No. 09205 Porbandar-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Wed, Thurs) Porbandar at 08.00 hrs & will reach Howrah at 03.35 hrs and train running time between the station 43 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 09206 Howrah-Porbandar special train
Similarly, Train No. 09206 Howrah-Porbandar Special train will leave from (Every Fri. Sat) Howrah at 22.50 hrs & will reach Porbandar at 18.10 hrs and train running time between the station 43 hour and 20 minutes.
Porbandar-Howrah Distance between the station is 2546 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 09205 from Porbandar-Howrah special train 21-10-2025 to 26-11-2025
Train No: 09206 from Howrah-Porbandar special train 23-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Here’s the most up‑to‑date verified information on the special train between Porbandar (PBR) and Howrah Junction (HWH):
Contents
🚆 Porbandar – Howrah Special Fare Superfast Express
- Train No. 09205 — runs from Porbandar to Howrah Junction, and train No. 09206 on the reverse leg.
- Operates twice a week: Wednesdays and Thursdays from Porbandar; fridays and Saturdays back from Howrah
- Departure: Porbandar at ~08:50 hrs; Arrival: Howrah around 03:15 hrs two mornings later, journey time ~42 h 25 min covering ~2,546 km (~60 km/h average)
🔍 Key Details
- Intermediate halts: ~27 stations en route including Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Bhusaval, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur before reaching Howrah
- Coach classes offered: AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3‑tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S) — expanding availability compared to regular specials
- Onboard facilities: Pantry car and onboard catering typically available; e‑catering may vary
🛤️ Comparison to Regular Trains on Route
- Regular trains include the Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express (12905/12906) with bi‑weekly service (~43 h 45 min) and the Porbandar–Santragachi Kavi Guru Express (12949/12950) (~45 h 10 min)
- These regular services typically have better reliability, fully scheduled timetables, and generally more consistent coach quality and on-board amenities.
⚠️ Traveler Insights
- Special trains like 09205/09206 are temporary/rush‑period services, and often suffer from low operational priority, which may result in frequent delays or cancellations, and older coach rakes used when spare coaches are available
- Fares may include a surcharge, sometimes higher than regular trains without delivering significant additional benefits — Reddit commentary notes this is common practice, and advises caution unless no other option is available
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porbandar → Howrah | 09205 | Wed & Thu | ~08:50 | ~03:15 (+2 days) | ~42 h 25 m | ~2,546 km | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Pantry/onboard |
| Howrah → Porbandar | 09206 | Fri & Sat | ~22:50 | ~18:10 (+1.8 days) | ~43 h ? | ~2,546 km | Same | Pantry/onboard |
💡 Recommendation
While 09205/09206 offers a direct albeit long route between Porbandar and Howrah a couple of times weekly, consider the regular Superfast options (12905/12949) for:
- Better punctuality and operational reliability
- Consistent coach quality, pantry, and comfort
- Lower fare without unpredictable surcharges
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