Delhi to Kolkata train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
Trains from Kolkata itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Howrah (HWH), about 4 km away in a straight line.
12302 New Delhi Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
New Delhi 16:50 → Howrah 09:55 (+1 day)
17 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
17 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Other trains
- 12314 New Delhi Sealdah Rajdhani Express · 17 h 40 min
- 12306 New Delhi Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Patna) · 19 h 25 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| AC 3-tier | ₹1,915–2,055 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹2,705–2,925 |
| First AC | ₹4,555–4,920 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.
Special trains this season
- 04052 New Delhi-Howrah Jn Reserved Festival Special · notice