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Bhubaneswar to Kolkata by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata. Changing at Mecheda takes 11 hr 50 min, and the quickest pairing is 12864 then 03162.

1 change · 370 km apart · fastest 11 hr 50 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateBhubaneswar (BBS) to Kolkata (KOAA)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at MechedaMCA
    12:0511 hr 50 min23:55
    12864SMVB HOWRAH EXP12:05 — 17:53Superfast
    3 hr 57 min to change at MCA — comfortable

    Typically 104 min late here, still leaving about 117 min to change.

    03162DGHA KOAA SPL21:50 — 23:55Mail/Express

    12864 often runs late

    BBS — MCA

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    MCA — KOAA

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  • One change at BarddhamanBWN
    06:5012 hr 50 min19:40
    22503DBRG VIVEK EXP06:50 — 15:26Superfast
    2 hr 4 min to change at BWN — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 2,842 paired days.

    12364HDB KOAA SF EXP17:30 — 19:40Superfast

    22503 often runs late

    BBS — BWN

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    BWN — KOAA

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  • One change at BarddhamanBWN
    06:5013 hr 45 min20:35
    22503DBRG VIVEK EXP06:50 — 15:26Superfast
    2 hr 37 min to change at BWN — comfortable

    Holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 2,842 paired days.

    22198VGLJ KOAA SF EX18:03 — 20:35Superfast

    22503 often runs late

    BBS — BWN

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    BWN — KOAA

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  • One change at BarddhamanBWN
    12:1514 hr 45 min03:00+1 arrives the next day
    22305SMVB JSME EXP12:15 — 21:18Superfast
    3 hr 3 min to change at BWN — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 360 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 1,591 paired days.

    13156MITHILANCHAL EX00:21 — 03:00Mail/Express

    22305 often runs late

    BBS — BWN

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    BWN — KOAA

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  • One change at Bandel JnBDC
    23:1515 hr 20 min14:35+1 arrives the next day
    15643PURI KYQ EXPRES23:15 — 08:26Mail/Express
    4 hr 36 min to change at BDC — comfortable

    Typically 51 min late here, still leaving about 208 min to change.

    12518KOAA GARIB RATH13:02 — 14:35Rail Motor

    15643 often runs late

    BBS — BDC

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    BDC — KOAA

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  • One change at Bolpur ShantiniketanBHP
    11:1015 hr 25 min02:35+1 arrives the next day
    07030SC AGTL SPL11:10 — 20:51Mail/Express
    2 hr 6 min to change at BHP — comfortable

    Typically 25 min late here, still leaving about 84 min to change.

    13160JBN KOAA EXP22:57 — 02:35Mail/Express

    07030 often runs late

    BBS — BHP

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    BHP — KOAA

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  • One change at Bolpur ShantiniketanBHP
    11:1015 hr 25 min02:35+1 arrives the next day
    16523SMVB BLGT EXP11:10 — 20:44Mail/Express
    2 hr 13 min to change at BHP — comfortable

    Typically 25 min late here, still leaving about 91 min to change.

    13160JBN KOAA EXP22:57 — 02:35Mail/Express

    16523 often runs late

    BBS — BHP

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    BHP — KOAA

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Bhubaneswar to Kolkata by train

Is there a direct train from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata?
No. No single train runs from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata. The journey takes one change, at Mecheda, and the fastest combination takes 11 hr 50 min.
What is the fastest way from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata by train?
12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP departs Bhubaneswar at 12:05 and reaches Mecheda at 17:53. 03162 DGHA KOAA SPL then departs at 21:50 and arrives Kolkata at 23:55. Total 11 hr 50 min, with 3 hr 57 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Bhubaneswar and Kolkata?
Mecheda (MCA) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 3 hr 57 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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