Bangalore to Kolkata Train Timetable- All Details

Already made a plan to travel to Kolkata? Well, this is the best time for you because “ It's now or never ”. The best way to travel from Bangalore to Kolkata is by train. You can cover the distance between the two destinations which is approximately 1990 km. 

It would take around 1 day and 10 hours to cover the entire distance. The distance and time that trains would take might fluctuate depending on the two stations. Both of the cities have many stations and trains operate through them. Before you book your train tickets to Kolkata from Bangalore, let's find out about their availability and other details.

 

Bangalore to Kolkata Timings 

There are several trains that you can hop on to travel from Bangalore to Kolkata. You get several train options which vary from AC, non-AC, Local and more. To know more about the train timings, keep reading until the end. 

SL.No	Train Name	Departure From	Departure Time	Arrival To	Arrival Time	Train No.	Operating Days
1	Yesvantpur Howrah Express	Bangalore City Junction	10:35	Howrah	19:55	12864	Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun.
2	Duronto Express	Bangalore City Junction	11:20	Howrah	16:50	12246	Mon Tues Thurs Fri Sun.
3	SMVB Howrah Express	KJM Bangalore	10:50 am	Howrah	7:55 pm	12864	Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4	MYS Howrah Express	SBC Bangalore	2:10 am	Howrah	10:55 am	22818	Mon
5	Guwahati Express	KJM Bangalore	11:52 pm	Howrah	9:42 am	12509	Wed Thurs Fri
6	AGTL Humsafar	WFD Bangalore	10:42 am	Dankuni	6:52 pm	12503	Tues  Fri
7	ANGA Exp	KJM Bangalore	2:05 pm	Dankuni	12:10 am	12253	Sat
8	HWH Humsafar	KJM Bangalore	10:27 am	Howrah	6:30 pm	22888	Thurs
9	Muzaffarpur Exp	KJM Bangalore	12:45 am	Dankuni	11:36 pm	15227	Thurs
10	New Tinsukia Exp	KJM Bangalore	3:25 am	Dankuni	11:36 am	22501	Tues
11	Duronto Exp	YPR Bangalore	11:00 am	Howrah	4:50 pm	02246	Mon Tues Thurs Fri  Sun
12	SMVB DBRG SPL	WFD Bangalore	10:42 am	Dankuni	6:52 pm	02987	Fri
13	SMVB JSME Exp	SMVT Bengaluru	10:15 am	Howrah	8:35 pm	22305	Sun
14	ADI HWH SPL	Bandera Junction	3:05 pm	Howrah	1:35 pm	02833	Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

 

By following the above schedule, you can choose a train depending on your preference. All the train timings have been gathered after in-depth research which you can completely rely on. 

How to Book Bangalore to Kolkata Train Tickets?

There are basically two ways through which you can make bookings in Bangalore to reach Kolkata. These include online as well as offline mode. Depending on your preference, you can choose any mode to proceed. To know how to do that, keep reading until the end. 

Booking Train Ticket in Bangalore through Online Mode 

• The first step you need to take to book the train tickets in Bangalore through online mode is to visit the office website of IRCTC. 

• After that, you need to search for the train by inserting Bangalore and Kolkata in the given cities from where you want to travel. 

• In the next step, you need to choose the train and the timings. 

• After that, you need to enter the details of the passengers including name, age, identity proof and more. 

• Now you need to make payments and verify the credentials of IRCTC to ensure it is successful.

• Lastly, download the ticket or keep the message of confirmation that comes with the PNR number for travelling use. 

Booking Train Ticket in Bangalore through Offline Mode 

• In the first step, you need to physically visit the IRCTC office or a nearby travel agency.  

• After this, you need to tell them about your trip to Kolkata and the date you have chosen to travel. 

• In this step, you have to give them the details of the passengers and make the payments. 

• Lastly, take the details of the ticket and keep them safe so that you can travel without any hassle.

It is important to make sure that the details have been put in right to avoid any inconveniences. Also, you must make sure to cancel the ticket beforehand if you have any issue ongoing to get a refund. 

When to Book Tickets from Bangalore to Kolkata?

The best time to book tickets from Bangalore to Kolkata is always in advance. This is because the trains are mostly fully booked. As you do this, you will be able to avoid peak season and rush hour to avoid undergoing any challenges. 

Buying your tickets in advance will allow you to avoid the waiting list and guarantee the availability of the tickets. Also, it will help you to save cash that may be needed in emergency ticket booking.

How Much Do You Have to Pay for the Bangalore to Kolkata Train Fare?

When purchasing a train ticket from Bangalore to Kolkata, you must know that the rates may fluctuate. This may happen due to some reasons including the time you are booking the tickets, the type of train chosen, the number of seats, the type of seats, the number of passengers, duration and more. 

However, to be precise, make sure that the tickets may range between Rs. 500 to Rs. 5000 and more. As per your preference, you can get the tickets and make an informed decision. 

Which is the Fastest Train to Kolkata from Bangalore?

There are many trains to choose from which travel from Bangalore to Kolkata. But when picking the fastest one, you can choose the Duronto Express (12246). 

This train departs from the SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) at 11:20 and arrives at the Howrah Junction by 16:50. To be specific, the train covers the entire distance in just 29 hours and 30 mins. In cases of emergency, you can travel through this train.