12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express

Train Information

Key information for 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express
Train number12246
Train nameSMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express
Train typeDURONTO EXPRESS
Source stationSMVT BENGALURU (SMVB)
Departure11:15 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival17:05 · Day 2
Total distance1,935 km
Journey duration29 hours 50 minutes
Scheduled stations6
Intermediate stops4
Railway zoneSouth Western Railway (SWR)
DivisionBengaluru (SBC)
Running daysMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Travel classes1A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 12246 SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah Duronto Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1SMVBSMVT BENGALURUDay 1Source11:150 km
2RURENIGUNTA JNDay 116:3516:4510 min341 km
3BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 122:0022:1010 min717 km
4VZMVIZIANAGRAM JNDay 204:1504:2510 min1,115 km
5BBSBHUBANESWARDay 209:2509:3510 min1,496 km
6HWHHOWRAH JNDay 217:05Destination1,935 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).

  1. Position 01VP
  2. Position 02SLRD
  3. Position 03S10
  4. Position 04S9
  5. Position 05S8
  6. Position 06S7
  7. Position 07S6
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09S4
  10. Position 10S3
  11. Position 11S2
  12. Position 12S1
  13. Position 13PC
  14. Position 14H1
  15. Position 15B6
  16. Position 16B5
  17. Position 17B4
  18. Position 18B3
  19. Position 19B2
  20. Position 20B1
  21. Position 21A2
  22. Position 22A1
  23. Position 23EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01VP
02SLRD
03S10
04S9
05S8
06S7
07S6
08S5
09S4
10S3
11S2
12S1
13PC
14H1
15B6
16B5
17B4
18B3
19B2
20B1
21A2
22A1
23EOG

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹6,765
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹4,145
Child fare
₹2,460
Adult Tatkal fare
₹4,145
Child Tatkal fare
₹3,275
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,110
Child fare
₹1,945
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,110
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,505
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹1,391
Child fare
₹975
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,391
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,195
2S
Adult fare
₹633
Child fare
₹635
Adult Tatkal fare
₹633
Child Tatkal fare
₹935

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.