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Puri to Shalimar Trains

Q: What classes are available on Puri to Shalimar 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.

13 direct trains between Puri (PURI) and Shalimar (SHM) — fastest covers it in 6h 50m, cheapest from ₹210.

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13Total trains

4Run daily

490km

6h 50mFastest

₹210From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take VANDE BHARAT EXP (6h 50m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹210. 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
12882	GARIB RATH	22:10	07:10	09h 00m	3A	Mon, Wed
12888	PURI SHM SF	22:10	07:15	09h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
12896	PURI SHM SF	22:10	07:10	09h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
18410	SRI JAGANNATH EX	22:40	08:30	09h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22836	PURI SHM SF	22:10	07:10	09h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
18040	PURI SHM EXPRESS	23:20	08:50	09h 30m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
12822	DHAULI SF EXP	10:25	19:30	09h 05m	3E, SL, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12838	PURI HWH SF EXP	20:15	05:15	09h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
18405	PURI PNBE EXP	14:55	22:30	07h 35m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
15643	PURI KYQ EXPRES	22:10	07:05	08h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Sat
22896	VANDE BHARAT EXP	13:40	20:30	06h 50m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
22202	DURONTO EXPRESS	19:25	04:15	08h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC	Tue, Thu, Sat
12278	SATABDI EXPRESS	05:45	13:40	07h 55m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Puri to Shalimar?

There are 13 direct trains between Puri (PURI) and Shalimar (SHM), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Puri to Shalimar?

VANDE BHARAT EXP (22896) is the fastest, covering the route in 6h 50m (490 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Puri to Shalimar?

The lowest base fare is ₹210 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Puri to Shalimar?

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 Puri to Shalimar trains?

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