20898Vande Bharat
Ranchi - Howrah Vande Bharat Express20898 · Vande Bharat
05:15RNC departs
12:20HWH arrives
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Classes: SL,3A,2AFull train route: 458 kmTrains between stations
Trains from Ranchi to Howrah Junction
RanchiRNC
Howrah JunctionHWH
5 direct trains
1 listed daily
05:15 first departure
22:00 last departure
Vande Bharat, Express, Superfast, Shatabdi train types
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Direct trains
Schedule facts supplied by the existing train rows.
18628Express
Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (via Adra)18628 · Express
05:40RNC departs
15:10HWH arrives
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Classes: 2S CCFull train route: 480 km22892Superfast
Ranchi - Howrah Intercity SF Express (via Tatanagar)22892 · Superfast
06:55RNC departs
15:15HWH arrives
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Classes: 2S CCFull train route: 458 km12020Shatabdi
Ranchi - Howrah Shatabdi Express12020 · Shatabdi
13:45RNC departs
21:30HWH arrives
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Classes: EC CCFull train route: 422 km18616Express
Kriya Yoga Express18616 · Express
22:00RNC departs
07:00HWH arrives
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Classes: SL 3A 2A 1AFull train route: 418 kmFrequently Asked Questions
How many trains run from Ranchi to Howrah Junction?
There are 5 direct trains from Ranchi (RNC) to Howrah Junction (HWH). 1 of these run daily. 2 are premium trains (Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, etc.).
What is the first and last train from Ranchi to Howrah Junction?
The first train departs at 05:15 and the last train departs at 22:00 from Ranchi (RNC).
Which is the fastest train from Ranchi to Howrah Junction?
The fastest train is Ranchi - Howrah Vande Bharat Express (20898) with a journey time of approximately 7 hours 5 minutes.
What is the distance from Ranchi to Howrah Junction by train?
The rail distance from Ranchi (RNC) to Howrah Junction (HWH) is approximately 480 km.
What classes are available on Ranchi to Howrah Junction trains?
The available travel classes on this route are: SL, 3A, 2A, 2S, CC, EC, 1A. Class availability varies by train.
What types of trains run from Ranchi to Howrah Junction?
The following train types operate on this route: Vande Bharat, Express, Superfast, Shatabdi.
How can I check the live running status of Ranchi to Howrah Junction trains?
You can check the live running status of any train on this route using the FlipRail Live Status tracker. Enter the train number to see real-time location, delay information, and expected arrival times.
How do I book a train from Ranchi to Howrah Junction?
You can book trains on this route through the official IRCTC website (irctc.co.in) or the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app. Select RNC as origin and HWH as destination to see available trains and fares.