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Reverse: Patna ➔ Kolkata

Best Trains: Kolkata to Patna

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 1 flagship trains.

Fastest Run6h 50m
Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~6h Sleep
Recommended StationsHWH ➔ PNBE
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Route Fare Spectrum (Kolkata ➔ Patna)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates
Chair Car (CC)Daytime
₹895
VANDE BHARAT EXP
#1 Recommended Pick
VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

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Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

3:50 PM
HOWRAH JN
(HWH)
6h 50m
☀️ Daytime
10:40 PM
PATNA JN
(PNBE)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 6h 50m, arriving safely before nighttime (10:40 PM).
Originating train: Starts from HOWRAH JN (HWH), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Reserved fares starting at ₹895.
Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.
Classes:
CC
Ticket Fares:
CC: ₹895
Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Please Note: HelpAdda recommendations are based on official scheduled timetables, travel ergonomics, and track priority. Train timings and running days are subject to Indian Railways operational revisions. Always confirm live seat availability and current running status on IRCTC or NTES before booking.

Station Navigation Advice

Which Station Should You Pick in Kolkata & Patna?

📍Boarding in Kolkata

  • Howrah Junction (HWH)Major Terminal

    Busiest railway station in India, 23 platforms

  • Sealdah (SDAH)Major Terminal

    Major central terminal, connected to East-West Metro

  • Kolkata Terminal (Chitpur) (KOAA)

    North Kolkata terminal for special express trains

🏁Arriving in Patna

  • Patna Junction (PNBE)Major Terminal

    Main terminal in the heart of Bihar's capital

  • Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)Major Terminal

    Modern origin terminal for Sampoorna Kranti & Rajdhani

  • Danapur Junction (DNR)Major Terminal

    West Patna hub, bypasses city center traffic

  • Patliputra Junction (PPTA)Major Terminal

    North-bound terminal towards North Bihar

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