The Kolkata to Bhubaneswar 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 West Bengal to Odisha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12820 · SKr
|
07:00 KGP |
12:10 BBS |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express
#12282 · Drnt
|
07:10 KGP |
11:05 BBS |
3h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express
#22812 · Raj
|
10:50 KGP |
16:00 BBS |
5h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp
#12245 · Drnt
|
11:00 HWH |
17:35 BBS |
6h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)
#22824 · Raj
|
12:40 KGP |
17:30 BBS |
4h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Howrah-Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express
#12073 · JShtb
|
13:35 HWH |
20:20 BBS |
6h 45m | Daily | CC |
|
Howrah Puri Duronto Express
#12277 · Drnt
|
14:25 HWH |
20:48 BBS |
6h 23m | Daily | CC |
|
Howrah Puri Garib Rath
#12881 · GR
|
20:55 HWH |
03:50 BBS |
6h 55m | Daily | 3A |
|
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP
#12516 · SF
|
01:05 HWH |
07:55 BBS |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express
#12510 · SF
|
01:05 HWH |
07:55 BBS |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp
#12508 · SF
|
01:05 HWH |
07:55 BBS |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp
#15902 · Exp
|
01:05 HWH |
07:55 BBS |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - SECUNDERABAD Exp
#12514 · SF
|
01:05 HWH |
07:55 BBS |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express
#16324 · Exp
|
01:45 KGP |
06:40 BBS |
4h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna - Ernakulam Express
#16310 · Exp
|
01:45 KGP |
06:40 BBS |
4h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express
#12660 · SF
|
01:45 KGP |
06:40 BBS |
4h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kharagpur Khurda Fast Passenger
#58005 · Pass
|
04:40 KGP |
11:35 BBS |
6h 55m | Daily | |
|
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express
#12816 · SF
|
05:20 KGP |
10:30 BBS |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dhauli Express
#12821 · SF
|
06:00 HWH |
12:45 BBS |
6h 45m | Daily | CC |
|
Howrah - Secunderabad Falaknuma SF Express
#12703 · SF
|
07:25 HWH |
13:45 BBS |
6h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp
#12876 · SF
|
10:00 KGP |
15:00 BBS |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
East Coast Express
#18645 · Exp
|
11:45 HWH |
19:40 BBS |
7h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sangrami Expres
#12756 · SF
|
14:15 KGP |
19:02 BBS |
4h 47m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Coromandel Express
#12841 · SF
|
14:50 HWH |
21:20 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah Prasanti Nilayam SF Express
#12571 · SF
|
15:50 HWH |
22:05 BBS |
6h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah-Tiruchirappalli Express
#12663 · SF
|
16:10 HWH |
22:35 BBS |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp
#12665 · SF
|
16:10 HWH |
22:35 BBS |
6h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Santragachi-Tirupati Superfast Express
#22855 · SF
|
17:35 KGP |
22:05 BBS |
4h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar-Tirupati Special
#08055 · SF
|
17:35 KGP |
22:05 BBS |
4h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sri Jagannath Express
#18409 · Exp
|
19:00 HWH |
02:50 BBS |
7h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Baidyanathdham Express
#18450 · Exp
|
20:10 KGP |
01:00 BBS |
4h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Darbhanga-Puri Weekly Express
#18420 · Exp
|
20:10 KGP |
01:00 BBS |
4h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kolkata Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Superfast express
#22853 · SF
|
20:20 KGP |
01:00 BBS |
4h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Digha- Puri SamudraKanya Express
#12579 · SF
|
20:20 KGP |
01:00 BBS |
4h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12863 · SF
|
20:35 HWH |
03:05 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah-Puri Express
#12887 · SF
|
20:55 HWH |
03:50 BBS |
6h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kolkata-Puri Express
#12895 · SF
|
20:55 HWH |
03:50 BBS |
6h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Purushottam SF Express
#12802 · SF
|
22:30 KGP |
03:30 BBS |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah-Puri Express
#12837 · SF
|
22:35 HWH |
05:10 BBS |
6h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar-Puri Express
#22835 · SF
|
22:50 KGP |
03:50 BBS |
5h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KAMAKHYA - PURI Weekly Spl
#15644 · Exp
|
23:15 HWH |
06:00 BBS |
6h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp
#15228 · Exp
|
23:15 HWH |
06:40 BBS |
7h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah-Puducherry Express
#12867 · SF
|
23:30 HWH |
06:00 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp
#12254 · SF
|
23:30 HWH |
06:00 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp
#18047 · Exp
|
23:30 HWH |
06:00 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah Chennai Superfast Mail
#12839 · SF
|
23:45 HWH |
06:15 BBS |
6h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah Puri Santragachi Passenger
#58001 · Pass
|
23:50 HWH |
14:10 BBS |
14h 20m | Daily |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 47 trains.
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