Cuttack to Kolkata Train — ₹181 Fare, 8.5h

~8.5 hrs

Journey time

~470 km

Distance

₹181+

Sleeper fare

Daily

Frequency

🚆 Cuttack to Kolkata train route

The Cuttack to Kolkata train route covers approximately 470 km by rail and takes around 8.5 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.

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💰 Cuttack to Kolkata train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 470 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	₹1,163
2AAC 2-Tier	Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight	₹646
3AAC 3-Tier	Most popular AC class, good value	₹465
SLSleeper Class	Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths	₹181
2SSecond Sitting	Non-AC reserved seating for short routes	₹103
CCAC Chair Car	AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi	₹517

* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.

🚆 Trains from Cuttack to Kolkata (47 trains)

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Runs	Classes
Puri Howrah Garib Rath #12882 · GR	00:25 CTC	04:35 KGP	4h 10m	Daily	3A
Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express #12074 · JShtb	06:59 CTC	10:45 KGP	3h 46m	Daily	CC
Puri-Howrah AC Duronto Express #12278 · Drnt	07:49 CTC	12:04 KGP	4h 15m	Daily	CC
Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto #12281 · Drnt	08:31 CTC	12:18 KGP	3h 47m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express #22823 · Raj	09:55 CTC	13:50 KGP	3h 55m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp #12246 · Drnt	10:09 CTC	14:32 KGP	4h 23m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #22811 · Raj	11:58 CTC	15:40 KGP	3h 42m	Daily	1A,2A,3A
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express #12819 · SKr	16:12 CTC	20:50 KGP	4h 38m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Purushottam SF Express #12801 · SF	00:10 CTC	04:15 KGP	4h 05m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express #15643 · Exp	00:25 CTC	04:35 KGP	4h 10m	Daily	3A,SL
Puri-Howrah Express #12896 · SF	00:25 CTC	04:35 KGP	4h 10m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Howrah Express #12888 · SF	00:25 CTC	04:35 KGP	4h 10m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Puri-Shalimar weekly superfast express #22836 · SF	00:25 CTC	04:35 KGP	4h 10m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Sri Jagannath Express #18410 · Exp	01:05 CTC	05:55 KGP	4h 50m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Puri Digha Samudra Kanya Super Fast Express #12580 · SF	01:50 CTC	06:20 KGP	4h 30m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Ernakulam-Patna Express #16309 · Exp	03:16 CTC	08:15 KGP	4h 59m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express #12509 · SF	03:16 CTC	08:15 KGP	4h 59m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp #12515 · SF	03:16 CTC	08:15 KGP	4h 59m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
SECUNDERABAD - GUWAHATI Exp #12513 · SF	03:16 CTC	08:15 KGP	4h 59m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Coromandel Express #12842 · SF	05:27 CTC	09:40 KGP	4h 13m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Gurudev Express #12659 · SF	07:27 CTC	11:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp #15901 · Exp	07:27 CTC	11:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp #12507 · SF	07:27 CTC	11:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp	07:27 CTC	11:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp #15227 · Exp	07:27 CTC	11:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Prashanti Nilayam Howrah SF Express #12572 · SF	08:10 CTC	12:35 KGP	4h 25m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
East Coast Express #18646 · Exp	08:11 CTC	13:44 KGP	5h 33m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Mysore - Howrah Special #08004 · Exp	08:15 CTC	12:35 KGP	4h 20m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Falaknuma Express #12704 · SF	11:27 CTC	15:25 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Sangrami SF Expres #12755 · SF	11:58 CTC	15:40 KGP	3h 42m	Daily	3A,SL
PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp #12875 · SF	13:10 CTC	17:10 KGP	4h 00m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Puri New Delhi Superfast Express #12815 · SF	13:10 CTC	17:10 KGP	4h 00m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Dhauli Express #12822 · SF	13:55 CTC	18:03 KGP	4h 08m	Daily	CC
Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express #12868 · SF	15:46 CTC	20:08 KGP	4h 22m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp #12253 · SF	16:00 CTC	20:08 KGP	4h 08m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
TirupatiSantragachi Superfast Express #22856 · SF	16:00 CTC	20:08 KGP	4h 08m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp #18048 · Exp	16:00 CTC	20:08 KGP	4h 08m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Puri-Darbhanga Weekly Express #18419 · Exp	16:12 CTC	20:50 KGP	4h 38m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Baidyanathdham Express #18449 · Exp	16:12 CTC	20:50 KGP	4h 38m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Tirupati-Kolkata Shalimar Special #08056 · SF	17:02 CTC	21:10 KGP	4h 08m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Kurdha road Kharagpur passenger #58006 · Pass	17:45 CTC	23:45 KGP	6h 00m	Daily
KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp #12666 · SF	19:24 CTC	00:30 KGP	5h 06m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express #12664 · SF	19:27 CTC	00:30 KGP	5h 03m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Chennai-Howrah SF Mail #12840 · SF	21:25 CTC	01:50 KGP	4h 25m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Express #22854 · SF	21:35 CTC	01:10 KGP	3h 35m	Daily	2A,3A,SL
Puri Howrah Express #12838 · SF	22:37 CTC	02:35 KGP	3h 58m	Daily	1A,2A,3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp #12864 · SF	23:20 CTC	03:50 KGP	4h 30m	Daily	2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 47 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Cuttack to Kolkata

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Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes — confirmed tickets sell out fast.

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Tatkal at 10 AM / 11 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC, one day before travel. Be ready to book instantly.

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Carry valid photo ID
One passenger must carry original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN card) during the journey.

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Use IRCTC app for faster booking
The IRCTC Rail Connect app is faster than the website for Tatkal bookings. Also try ConfirmTkt for PNR predictions and alternative routes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the train take from Cuttack to Kolkata? ▼

Trains from Cuttack to Kolkata take approximately 8.5 hours depending on the train type. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail/passenger trains make more stops.

What is the train fare from Cuttack to Kolkata? ▼

Fares vary by class: Sleeper from ₹181, AC 3-Tier from ₹465, AC 2-Tier from ₹646. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.

How many trains run from Cuttack to Kolkata daily? ▼

Multiple trains operate on the Cuttack to Kolkata route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.

How to book Cuttack to Kolkata train tickets? ▼

You can book train tickets through IRCTC (irctc.co.in) or authorized partners like ConfirmTkt. Booking opens 120 days before the journey date. Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM (AC) / 11 AM (Non-AC) one day before.

Is there a direct train from Cuttack to Kolkata? ▼

Yes, there are direct trains on the Cuttack to Kolkata route. Some trains may require a connection depending on the schedule. Check IRCTC for direct train options.

What is the best time to travel by train from Cuttack to Kolkata? ▼

For long routes, overnight trains (departing 6-10 PM) are popular as you save on hotel costs and arrive fresh. For short routes, morning Shatabdi or Vande Bharat trains offer comfortable daytime travel.

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