12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)

Train Information

Key information for 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)
Train number12306
Train nameNew Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)
Train typeRAJDHANI
Source stationNEW DELHI (NDLS)
Departure16:50 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival12:15 · Day 2
Total distance1,527 km
Journey duration19 hours 25 minutes
Scheduled stations9
Intermediate stops7
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionDelhi (DLI)
Running daysFriday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) is a RAJDHANI type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from NEW DELHI at 4:50 PM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 2 at 12:15 PM, covering a total distance of 1,527 km in 19 hours 25 minutes, with 7 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) runs on Friday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A. The train is operated by the Delhi division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1NDLSNEW DELHIDay 1Source16:500 km
2CNBKANPUR CENTRALDay 121:3021:355 min441 km
3PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 123:4123:432 min635 km
4DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 201:3301:407 min788 km
5PNBEPATNA JNDay 204:1804:257 min995 km
6JSMEJASIDIH JNDay 207:3907:434 min1,216 km
7MDPMADHUPUR JNDay 208:0408:062 min1,245 km
8BWNBARDHAMANDay 210:3510:372 min1,432 km
9HWHHOWRAH JNDay 212:15Destination1,527 km

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) starts its journey from NEW DELHI and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: NEW DELHI, KANPUR CENTRAL, PRAYAGRAJ JN, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, PATNA JN, JASIDIH JN, MADHUPUR JN, BARDHAMAN, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02A6
  3. Position 03A5
  4. Position 04A4
  5. Position 05A3
  6. Position 06A2
  7. Position 07A1
  8. Position 08H2
  9. Position 09H1
  10. Position 10PC
  11. Position 11B11
  12. Position 12B10
  13. Position 13B9
  14. Position 14B8
  15. Position 15B7
  16. Position 16B6
  17. Position 17B5
  18. Position 18B4
  19. Position 19B3
  20. Position 20B2
  21. Position 21B1
  22. Position 22EOG
  23. Position 23VP
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02A6
03A5
04A4
05A3
06A2
07A1
08H2
09H1
10PC
11B11
12B10
13B9
14B8
15B7
16B6
17B5
18B4
19B3
20B2
21B1
22EOG
23VP

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹5,425
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,275
Child fare
₹1,840
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,275
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,535
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,445
Child fare
₹1,425
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,445
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,915

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 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) departs from NEW DELHI at 4:50 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-A6-A5-A4-A3-A2-A1-H2-H1-PC-B11-B10-B9-B8-B7-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-EOG-VP.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) covers a total distance of 1,527 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) operates on Friday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) has 7 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12306 New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A.