{"id":2598,"date":"2025-08-13T13:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=2598"},"modified":"2025-08-13T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:34:10","slug":"private-train-between-ranchi-and-howrah-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/private-train-between-ranchi-and-howrah-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Private train between Ranchi and Howrah time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Private train between Ranchi and Howrah time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private train between Ranchi via Purlia and Howrah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Ranchi via Purlia and Howrah<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Ranchi via Purlia at 0600 hrs Daily and arrive Howrah at 1300 hrs and train running time between the station 7:00 hrs<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Howrah at 1430 hrs Daily and arrive Ranchi at 2200 hrs and train running time between the station 7:30 hrs<\/p>\n

Distance between Ranchi and Howrah Railway Station is 461 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Frequency per week: Daily<\/p>\n

You asked about a private (PPP) train between Ranchi and Howrah<\/strong>, including timetable, route, frequency, train number, and fare. Here’s what I found:<\/p>\n

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Private (PPP) Train \u2014 Not Operational<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is no private\/passenger train currently running<\/strong> between Ranchi and Howrah. The only reference to such a train comes from a conceptual, planning-stage schedule<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Indicative Schedule<\/strong>:\n
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    • Ranchi \u2192 Howrah<\/strong>: Departs at 06:00 hrs daily<\/strong>, arrives at 13:00 hrs<\/strong> (7 hours travel)<\/li>\n
    • Howrah \u2192 Ranchi<\/strong>: Departs at 14:30 hrs daily<\/strong>, arrives at 22:00 hrs<\/strong> (7.5 hours travel)<\/li>\n
    • Distance<\/strong>: ~461 km, Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      However, this service does not exist in practice<\/strong>\u2014no train is operating under this schedule.<\/p>\n

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      Real, Operational Indian Railways Services (Ranchi \u2194 Howrah)<\/h3>\n

      Here are the actual trains running on this route\u2014all operated by Indian Railways:<\/p>\n

      1. Ranchi\u2013Howrah Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> (20898 \/ 20897)<\/h4>\n
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      • Type<\/strong>: Mini Vande Bharat (semi-high-speed)<\/li>\n
      • Distance<\/strong>: ~458 km<\/li>\n
      • Duration<\/strong>: ~7 hours 5 minutes<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: 6 days a week (except Tuesday)<\/li>\n
      • Route<\/strong>: Stops at Muri, Kotshila, Purulia, Chandil, Tatanagar, Kharagpur<\/li>\n
      • Classes<\/strong>: AC Chair Car, Executive Chair Car<\/li>\n
      • Features<\/strong>: Onboard WiFi, infotainment, electric outlets, Kavach safety system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. Ranchi\u2013Howrah Intercity Superfast Express<\/strong> (22892 \u2192 Howrah, 22891 return)<\/h4>\n
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        • Type<\/strong>: Superfast Intercity<\/li>\n
        • Distance<\/strong>: ~460 km<\/li>\n
        • Duration<\/strong>: ~8 hours 10 minutes<\/li>\n
        • Frequency<\/strong>: Tri-weekly<\/li>\n
        • Classes<\/strong>: AC Chair Car, 2S, General Unreserved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. Ranchi\u2013Howrah Intercity Express (via Adra)<\/strong> (18628 \/ 18627)<\/h4>\n
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          • Type<\/strong>: Express<\/li>\n
          • Duration<\/strong>: ~9 hours 30 minutes<\/li>\n
          • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily (some variations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4. Howrah\u2013Ranchi Shatabdi Express<\/strong> (12020 \/ 12019)<\/h4>\n
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            • Type<\/strong>: Shatabdi (Daytime, seating only)<\/li>\n
            • Duration<\/strong>: ~7 hours 45 minutes<\/li>\n
            • Frequency<\/strong>: 6 days a week (except Sundays)<\/li>\n
            • Classes<\/strong>: Executive Class, AC Chair Car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              5. Kriya Yoga Express<\/strong> (18616 \/ 18615)<\/h4>\n
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              • Type<\/strong>: Express (overnight)<\/li>\n
              • Duration<\/strong>: ~8 hours 15 minutes<\/li>\n
              • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n
              • Classes<\/strong>: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Fare Estimates<\/h3>\n

                Based on available fare data for key trains:<\/p>\n

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                • Intercity Express (via Adra, 18628)<\/strong>:\n
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                  • 3A: \u20b9785<\/li>\n
                  • CC: \u20b9640<\/li>\n
                  • 2S: \u20b9180<\/li>\n
                  • General: \u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Vande Bharat \/ Shatabdi \/ Other Superfast<\/strong> (approximate ranges):\n
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                    • 1A: \u20b91,525\u2013\u20b91,645<\/li>\n
                    • 2A: \u20b9915\u2013\u20b9985<\/li>\n
                    • 3A: \u20b9645\u2013\u20b9765<\/li>\n
                    • CC: ~\u20b9620\u2013\u20b9645<\/li>\n
                    • SL: \u20b9240\u2013\u20b9255<\/li>\n
                    • 2S: \u20b9145\u2013\u20b9170<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Superfast Intercity (22892 via UdyogX)<\/strong>:\n
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                      • 1A: \u20b91,835<\/li>\n
                      • 2A: \u20b91,087<\/li>\n
                      • 3A: \u20b9772<\/li>\n
                      • Sleeper (SL): \u20b9309<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                        Service<\/strong><\/th>\nTrain No.<\/strong><\/th>\nDuration<\/strong><\/th>\nFrequency<\/strong><\/th>\nClasses<\/strong><\/th>\nApprox. Fare (1A\/2A\/3A\/SL)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        Vande Bharat Express<\/td>\n20898\/20897<\/td>\n~7h 5m<\/td>\n6 days\/week (excl. Tue)<\/td>\nAC Chair Car, Exec Chair<\/td>\nPremium; ~\u20b9900\u2013\u20b91,600+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Shatabdi Express<\/td>\n12020\/12019<\/td>\n~7h 45m<\/td>\n6 days\/week (excl. Sun)<\/td>\nExec Class, AC Chair Car<\/td>\n~\u20b91,100\u2013\u20b91,600+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Intercity SF Express<\/td>\n22892<\/td>\n~8h 10m<\/td>\nTri-weekly<\/td>\nAC Chair Car, 2S, GN<\/td>\n~\u20b9770 (3A); see row above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Intercity Express via Adra<\/td>\n18628<\/td>\n~9h 30m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n3A, CC, 2S, GN<\/td>\n3A: \u20b9785, CC: \u20b9640, 2S: \u20b9180, GN: \u20b9150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Kriya Yoga Express<\/td>\n18616<\/td>\n~8h 15m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GN<\/td>\nLikely similar to Intercity fares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                        Final Notes<\/h3>\n
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                        • No private train<\/strong> exists between Ranchi and Howrah.<\/li>\n
                        • The fastest option<\/strong> is the Vande Bharat Express (~7h 5m)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • The most frequent<\/strong> include the Kriya Yoga Express (daily)<\/strong> and Intercity Express (daily)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • Fare options<\/strong> range from budget sleepers (~\u20b9309) to premium classes (\u20b91,800+).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Let me know if you’d like help comparing availability for a specific date or booking a ticket\u2014I\u2019d be happy to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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