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Howrah Rajdhani Express train timings
Howrah Rajdhani Express timetable
7 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howrah Junction | — | 16:55 | 0 | |
| 2 | Asansol Junction | 19:50 | 19:55 | 5 min | 213 |
| 3 | Gaya Junction | 22:40 | 22:45 | 5 min | 432 |
| 4 | Patna Junction | 00:10 (+1d) | 00:15 (+1d) | 5 min | 530 |
| 5 | Prayagraj Junction | 03:15 (+1d) | 03:20 (+1d) | 5 min | 778 |
| 6 | Kanpur Central | 05:10 (+1d) | 05:15 (+1d) | 5 min | 906 |
| 7 | New Delhi | 10:00 (+1d) | — | 1448 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.
Howrah Rajdhani Express: Kolkata to Delhi
Howrah Rajdhani Express (12301) is a premium train run by Indian Railways between Howrah Junction and New Delhi. The full journey covers 1,448 km and takes 17h 5m, with 5 intermediate stops.
It leaves Howrah Junction at 16:55 and reaches New Delhi at 10:00 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Asansol Junction, Gaya Junction, Patna Junction, Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central.
Howrah Rajdhani Express (12301) is one of India's oldest Rajdhani services, connecting Howrah Junction (Kolkata) to New Delhi since 1969. It covers 1,448 km in approximately 17 hours via Dhanbad and Gaya. Operated by Eastern Railway with AC First, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier coaches.
How to book Howrah Rajdhani Express tickets
Book through IRCTC (irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Rail Connect app); you need a verified IRCTC account. General reservations open 60 days before the journey date. Tatkal tickets open one day before travel: 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.
Book on irctc.co.inHowrah Rajdhani Express: common questions
- What time does Howrah Rajdhani Express leave Kolkata?
- Howrah Rajdhani Express departs Howrah Junction at 16:55 and arrives at New Delhi at 10:00 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Howrah Rajdhani Express take from Kolkata to Delhi?
- The scheduled journey time is 17h 5m for 1,448 km.
- Which stations does Howrah Rajdhani Express stop at?
- Howrah Rajdhani Express calls at Howrah Junction, Asansol Junction, Gaya Junction, Patna Junction, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central and New Delhi.
- Does Howrah Rajdhani Express run every day?
- Yes, Howrah Rajdhani Express runs daily.
- Where can I book Howrah Rajdhani Express tickets?
- On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.