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Rajdhani Express Trains from Howrah Jn to New Delhi

Q: What classes are available on Howrah Jn to New Delhi trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

5 Rajdhani Express direct trains between Howrah Jn (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS) — fastest covers it in 17h 15m, cheapest from ₹535.

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5Total trains

1Run daily

1449km

17h 15mFastest

₹535From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take RAJDHANI EXPRES (17h 15m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹535. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12301	RAJDHANI EXPRES	16:50	10:05	17h 15m	1A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12305	RAJDHANI EXPRES	14:05	10:05	20h 00m	1A, 2A	Sun
12313	RAJDHANI EXPRES	16:50	10:50	18h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12259	BKN DURONTO EXP	17:00	11:00	18h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
12273	NDLS DURONTO EX	08:45	06:40	21h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC	Mon, Fri

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Rajdhani Express trains run from Howrah Jn to New Delhi?

There are 5 Rajdhani Express direct trains between Howrah Jn (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Howrah Jn to New Delhi?

RAJDHANI EXPRES (12301) is the fastest, covering the route in 17h 15m (1449 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Howrah Jn to New Delhi?

The lowest base fare is ₹535 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Howrah Jn to New Delhi?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Howrah Jn to New Delhi trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.