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Rourkela to Howrah Jn Trains

Q: What classes are available on Rourkela 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.

23 direct trains between Rourkela (ROU) and Howrah Jn (HWH) — fastest covers it in 6h 20m, cheapest from ₹180.

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23Total trains

6Run daily

405km

6h 20mFastest

₹180From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take VANDE BHARAT EXP (6h 20m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹180. 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
12101	JNANESHWARI EXP	20:50	04:35	07h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
12129	AZAD HIND EXP	21:18	05:25	08h 07m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12151	LTT SHM SF EXP	21:30	07:45	10h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Fri
12809	HOWRAH MAIL	23:18	06:45	07h 27m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12833	ADI HWH EXP	07:00	14:20	07h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12859	GITANJALI EXP	05:55	13:50	07h 55m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12869	CSMT HOWRAH EXP	12:25	20:50	08h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon
12872	ISPAT EXP	11:05	18:30	07h 25m	3A, SL, EC	Tue, Thu, Sun
12905	SHALIMAR SF EXP	20:50	04:35	07h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Fri
18006	SAMALESWARI EXP	21:40	06:30	08h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
18029	LTT SHALIMAR EXP	03:30	13:00	09h 30m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22905	OKHA SHM SF EXP	20:50	04:35	07h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon
20827	JBP SRC HUMSAFAR	09:00	16:00	07h 00m	3A	Fri
20821	PUNE SRC HUMSAFR	12:00	19:00	07h 00m	3A	Tue
22169	SRC HUMSAFAR	09:00	16:00	07h 00m	3A, SL	Thu
22862	KBJ ISPAT EXP	11:05	18:30	07h 25m	3A, SL, EC	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
12949	KAVIGURU EXP	21:30	07:30	10h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Sat
12767	NED SRC SUP EXP	12:25	19:45	07h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
22893	SNSI HOWRAH EXP	12:25	20:50	08h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
22829	BHUJ SHM EXP	02:40	10:05	07h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
22511	KARMABHOOMI EXP	12:00	19:05	07h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed
20971	UDZ SHM EXP	02:40	10:05	07h 25m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
20872	VANDE BHARAT EXP	13:30	19:50	06h 20m	CC, EC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Rourkela to Howrah Jn?

There are 23 direct trains between Rourkela (ROU) and Howrah Jn (HWH), of which 6 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Rourkela to Howrah Jn?

VANDE BHARAT EXP (20872) is the fastest, covering the route in 6h 20m (405 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Rourkela to Howrah Jn?

The lowest base fare is ₹180 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Rourkela 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 Rourkela to Howrah Jn 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.