The Bhubaneswar to Kolkata train route covers approximately 493 km by rail and takes around 9 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Odisha to West Bengal.
This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 493 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹1,220 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹678 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹488 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹190 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹108 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹542 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express
#12074 · JShtb
|
06:20 BBS |
10:45 KGP |
4h 25m | Daily | CC |
|
Puri-Howrah AC Duronto Express
#12278 · Drnt
|
07:24 BBS |
12:04 KGP |
4h 40m | Daily | CC |
|
Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto
#12281 · Drnt
|
08:10 BBS |
12:18 KGP |
4h 08m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express
#22823 · Raj
|
09:15 BBS |
13:50 KGP |
4h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp
#12246 · Drnt
|
09:44 BBS |
14:32 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#22811 · Raj
|
11:30 BBS |
15:40 KGP |
4h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12819 · SKr
|
15:40 BBS |
20:50 KGP |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri Howrah Garib Rath
#12882 · GR
|
23:50 BBS |
04:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 3A |
|
Sri Jagannath Express
#18410 · Exp
|
00:15 BBS |
05:55 KGP |
5h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri Digha Samudra Kanya Super Fast Express
#12580 · SF
|
01:15 BBS |
06:20 KGP |
5h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
SECUNDERABAD - GUWAHATI Exp
#12513 · SF
|
02:25 BBS |
08:15 KGP |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-Patna Express
#16309 · Exp
|
02:25 BBS |
08:15 KGP |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express
#12509 · SF
|
02:25 BBS |
08:15 KGP |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp
#12515 · SF
|
02:25 BBS |
08:15 KGP |
5h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coromandel Express
#12842 · SF
|
04:45 BBS |
09:40 KGP |
4h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp
#15227 · Exp
|
06:37 BBS |
11:25 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gurudev Express
#12659 · SF
|
06:37 BBS |
11:25 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp
#15901 · Exp
|
06:37 BBS |
11:25 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp
#12507 · SF
|
06:37 BBS |
11:25 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express
#16323 · Exp
|
06:37 BBS |
11:25 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
East Coast Express
#18646 · Exp
|
07:25 BBS |
13:44 KGP |
6h 19m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Mysore - Howrah Special
#08004 · Exp
|
07:45 BBS |
12:35 KGP |
4h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Prashanti Nilayam Howrah SF Express
#12572 · SF
|
07:45 BBS |
12:35 KGP |
4h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Falaknuma Express
#12704 · SF
|
10:55 BBS |
15:25 KGP |
4h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Sangrami SF Expres
#12755 · SF
|
11:20 BBS |
15:40 KGP |
4h 20m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Puri Santargachi Passenger
#58002 · Pass
|
12:05 BBS |
21:50 KGP |
9h 45m | Daily | |
|
Puri -- Santragachi Passenger
#58000 · Pass
|
12:05 BBS |
21:50 KGP |
9h 45m | Daily | |
|
PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp
#12875 · SF
|
12:30 BBS |
17:10 KGP |
4h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri New Delhi Superfast Express
#12815 · SF
|
12:30 BBS |
17:10 KGP |
4h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dhauli Express
#12822 · SF
|
13:20 BBS |
18:03 KGP |
4h 43m | Daily | CC |
|
TirupatiSantragachi Superfast Express
#22856 · SF
|
15:20 BBS |
20:08 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp
#18048 · Exp
|
15:20 BBS |
20:08 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp
#12253 · SF
|
15:20 BBS |
20:08 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express
#12868 · SF
|
15:20 BBS |
20:08 KGP |
4h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Baidyanathdham Express
#18449 · Exp
|
15:40 BBS |
20:50 KGP |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri-Darbhanga Weekly Express
#18419 · Exp
|
15:40 BBS |
20:50 KGP |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tirupati-Kolkata Shalimar Special
#08056 · SF
|
16:15 BBS |
21:10 KGP |
4h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kurdha road Kharagpur passenger
#58006 · Pass
|
16:55 BBS |
23:45 KGP |
6h 50m | Daily | |
|
KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp
#12666 · SF
|
18:55 BBS |
00:30 KGP |
5h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express
#12664 · SF
|
18:55 BBS |
00:30 KGP |
5h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Howrah SF Mail
#12840 · SF
|
20:40 BBS |
01:50 KGP |
5h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Express
#22854 · SF
|
21:00 BBS |
01:10 KGP |
4h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri Howrah Express
#12838 · SF
|
21:50 BBS |
02:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp
#12864 · SF
|
22:45 BBS |
03:50 KGP |
5h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Purushottam SF Express
#12801 · SF
|
23:25 BBS |
04:15 KGP |
4h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puri-Shalimar weekly superfast express
#22836 · SF
|
23:50 BBS |
04:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express
#15643 · Exp
|
23:50 BBS |
04:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Puri-Howrah Express
#12896 · SF
|
23:50 BBS |
04:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah Express
#12888 · SF
|
23:50 BBS |
04:35 KGP |
4h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 49 trains.
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