12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12246 |
|---|---|
| Train name | SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express |
| Train type | DURONTO EXPRESS |
| Source station | SMVT BENGALURU (SMVB) |
| Departure | 11:15 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Arrival | 17:05 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,935 km |
| Journey duration | 29 hours 50 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 6 |
| Intermediate stops | 4 |
| Railway zone | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Division | Bengaluru (SBC) |
| Running days | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday |
| Travel classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express is a DURONTO EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 11:15 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 2 at 5:05 PM, covering a total distance of 1,935 km in 29 hours 50 minutes, with 4 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Bengaluru division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | SMVT BENGALURU | Day 1 | Source | 11:15 | 0 km | |
| 2 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 1 | 16:35 | 16:45 | 10 min | 341 km |
| 3 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 1 | 22:00 | 22:10 | 10 min | 717 km |
| 4 | VZM | VIZIANAGRAM JN | Day 2 | 04:15 | 04:25 | 10 min | 1,115 km |
| 5 | BBS | BHUBANESWAR | Day 2 | 09:25 | 09:35 | 10 min | 1,496 km |
| 6 | HWH | HOWRAH JN | Day 2 | 17:05 | Destination | 1,935 km |
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express starts its journey from SMVT BENGALURU and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: SMVT BENGALURU, RENIGUNTA JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, VIZIANAGRAM JN, BHUBANESWAR, HOWRAH JN.
Coach Position and Composition
12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01VP
- Position 02SLRD
- Position 03S10
- Position 04S9
- Position 05S8
- Position 06S7
- Position 07S6
- Position 08S5
- Position 09S4
- Position 10S3
- Position 11S2
- Position 12S1
- Position 13PC
- Position 14H1
- Position 15B6
- Position 16B5
- Position 17B4
- Position 18B3
- Position 19B2
- Position 20B1
- Position 21A2
- Position 22A1
- Position 23EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | VP |
| 02 | SLRD |
| 03 | S10 |
| 04 | S9 |
| 05 | S8 |
| 06 | S7 |
| 07 | S6 |
| 08 | S5 |
| 09 | S4 |
| 10 | S3 |
| 11 | S2 |
| 12 | S1 |
| 13 | PC |
| 14 | H1 |
| 15 | B6 |
| 16 | B5 |
| 17 | B4 |
| 18 | B3 |
| 19 | B2 |
| 20 | B1 |
| 21 | A2 |
| 22 | A1 |
| 23 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 1AFirst AC |
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| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| 2S |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 11:15 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-SLRD-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-PC-H1-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express covers a total distance of 1,935 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express operates on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express has 4 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.