{"id":2783,"date":"2025-08-13T15:23:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=2783"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:23:36","slug":"private-train-between-mumbai-and-howrah-time-table-route-frequency-train-no-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/private-train-between-mumbai-and-howrah-time-table-route-frequency-train-no-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Private train between Mumbai and Howrah time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Private train between Mumbai and Howrah time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private train between Mumbai and Howrah<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Private train will leave Mumbai at 1415 hrs Daily and arrive Howrah at 1515 hrs and train running time between the station 25:00 hrs<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Howrah at 2240 hrs Daily and arrive Mumbai at 2340 hrs and train running time between the station 25:00 hrs<\/p>\n

Distance between Mumbai and Howrah Railway Station is 1943 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

There is no active private (PPP-style)<\/strong> train service between Mumbai<\/strong> and Howrah<\/strong>. While IRCTC has operated \u201csemi-private\u201d Tejas Express routes elsewhere, none currently connect these two cities.<\/p>\n

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Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Mumbai \u21c4 Howrah<\/h2>\n

1. Mumbai CSMT\u2013Howrah AC Duronto Express (12261 \/ 12262)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Type<\/strong>: Non-stop premium Duronto (AC-only)<\/li>\n
  • Journey Time<\/strong>: ~26 h 35 m<\/li>\n
  • Frequency<\/strong>: 4 days a week (Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu from CSMT)<\/li>\n
  • Classes<\/strong>: AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A); includes pantry service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    2. Howrah\u2013Mumbai CSMT Weekly Superfast Express (12869 \/ 12870)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Type<\/strong>: Superfast Express<\/li>\n
    • Journey Time<\/strong>: ~32 h 25 m<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Weekly (HWH departs Fri 14:05 \u2192 CSMT Sat 23:45; returns Sun 11:05 \u2192 Mon 19:30)<\/li>\n
    • Classes<\/strong>: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper (SL), General Unreserved; catering available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      3. Gitanjali Express (12859 \/ 12860)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Type<\/strong>: Superfast Express<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily from Mumbai CSMT to Howrah (dep 06:00 \u2192 arr ~12:30 next day)<\/li>\n
      • Stops<\/strong>: Includes Dadar, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Nagpur, Tatanagar, among others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        4. Other Regular Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Popular daily trains include:<\/p>\n

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        • Howrah Mail (12809)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Kolkata Mail (12322)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • LTT Shalimar Express (18029)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Jnaneswari Express<\/strong> (Mumbai LTT \u2194 Kolkata Shalimar, 4 days\/week, ~30 h 45 m)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Train Service<\/th>\nTrain Number(s)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Duronto Express (AC only)<\/strong><\/td>\n12261 \/ 12262<\/td>\n~26 h 35 m<\/td>\n4 days\/week<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Weekly Superfast Express<\/strong><\/td>\n12869 \/ 12870<\/td>\n~32 h 25 m<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n2A, 3A, 3A Econ, SL, General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Gitanjali Express<\/strong><\/td>\n12859 \/ 12860<\/td>\n~30 h 30 m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Jnaneswari Express<\/strong><\/td>\n12101 \/ 12102<\/td>\n~30 h 45 m<\/td>\n4 days\/week<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
          \n

          Fare Estimates (Approximate)<\/h2>\n

          While exact fares vary by train and class, typical ranges include:<\/p>\n

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          • Sleeper (SL)<\/strong>: ~\u20b9600\u2013\u20b9900<\/li>\n
          • AC 3-Tier (3A)<\/strong>: ~\u20b91,800\u2013\u20b92,200<\/li>\n
          • AC 2-Tier (2A)<\/strong>: ~\u20b92,800\u2013\u20b93,500<\/li>\n
          • AC First Class (1A)<\/strong>: \u20b94,500+
            \nThese are ballpark figures; actual fares can be checked via platforms like ConfirmTkt or IRCTC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Final Notes<\/h2>\n
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            • No private-run train<\/strong> operates between Mumbai and Howrah.<\/li>\n
            • If speed and comfort are priorities, go for the Duronto Express (AC-only)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Need flexibility or daily schedules? Gitanjali Express<\/strong> is your daily choice.<\/li>\n
            • For overnight journeys with sleeper options, Weekly Superfast<\/strong> or Jnaneswari Express<\/strong> are good picks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Let me know your preferred travel date<\/strong>, class<\/strong>, or timing<\/strong>, and I can help check availability or guide you through booking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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