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Howrah Rajdhani Express train timings
Howrah Rajdhani Express timetable
7 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Delhi | — | 17:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Kanpur Central | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5 min | 440 |
| 3 | Prayagraj Junction | 00:00 (+1d) | 00:05 (+1d) | 5 min | 634 |
| 4 | Patna Junction | 02:55 (+1d) | 03:00 (+1d) | 5 min | 882 |
| 5 | Gaya Junction | 04:15 (+1d) | 04:20 (+1d) | 5 min | 1020 |
| 6 | Asansol Junction | 07:00 (+1d) | 07:05 (+1d) | 5 min | 1258 |
| 7 | Howrah Junction | 09:55 (+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: Delhi to Kolkata
Howrah Rajdhani Express (12302) is a premium train run by Indian Railways between New Delhi and Howrah Junction. The full journey covers 1,448 km and takes 16h 55m, with 5 intermediate stops.
It leaves New Delhi at 17:00 and reaches Howrah Junction at 09:55 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Patna Junction, Gaya Junction and Asansol Junction.
Howrah Rajdhani Express (12302) returns from New Delhi to Howrah Junction daily. One of Eastern Railway's flagship trains, it covers the 1,448 km Delhi-Kolkata route in 17 hours calling at Kanpur, Prayagraj, Patna, and Gaya.
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 Delhi?
- Howrah Rajdhani Express departs New Delhi at 17:00 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 09:55 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Howrah Rajdhani Express take from Delhi to Kolkata?
- The scheduled journey time is 16h 55m for 1,448 km.
- Which stations does Howrah Rajdhani Express stop at?
- Howrah Rajdhani Express calls at New Delhi, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Patna Junction, Gaya Junction, Asansol Junction and Howrah Junction.
- 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.