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Rajdhani Express Trains from New Delhi to Howrah Jn

Q: What classes are available on New Delhi to Howrah Jn 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 New Delhi (NDLS) and Howrah Jn (HWH) — fastest covers it in 17h 05m, cheapest from ₹535.

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5Total trains

1Run daily

1449km

17h 05mFastest

₹535From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HWH RAJDHANI (17h 05m). 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
12302	HWH RAJDHANI	16:50	09:55	17h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
12306	KOLKATA RAJDHNI	16:50	12:15	19h 25m	1A, 2A	Fri
12314	SEALDAH RAJDHNI	16:30	10:10	17h 40m	1A, 2A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12260	SDAH DURONTO	19:45	13:30	17h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
12274	HWH DURONTO EXP	12:35	10:35	22h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC	Tue, Sat

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

HWH RAJDHANI (12302) is the fastest, covering the route in 17h 05m (1449 km).

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

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 New Delhi to Howrah Jn?

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 New Delhi to Howrah Jn trains?

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