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148 Trains found between Kolkata (HWH) to Kharagpur (KGP)
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Book Kolkata to Kharagpur trains – Approximately 148 trains run today between Kolkata and Kharagpur, covering a distance of about 122 km by train. Trains from Kolkata to Kharagpur are listed above along with their train schedule, timetable, and ticket fares. To get accurate, up-to-date information about Kolkata to Kharagpur train reservation, Kolkata to Kharagpur train ticket price, and Kolkata Kharagpur railway time table, you can visit the ixigo app or website. If you're unsure about which train to book, ixigo simplifies your decision-making process and helps you with the Kolkata to Kharagpur train time table with the options like cheapest, fastest, first and last train from Kolkata to Kharagpur.
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Kolkata to Kharagpur Fastest Train
The fastest train from Kolkata to Kharagpur is 06558 SRC BNC SPL. It takes about 01:15 hours to reach Kharagpur. This train leaves Kolkata (HWH) at 03:30 and reaches Kharagpur (KGP) at 04:45. It operates on Sun.
Cheapest Train from Kolkata to Kharagpur
The cheapest train from Kolkata to Kharagpur is 18627 INTERCITY EXP. It takes around 01:32 to reach Kharagpur. 18627 INTERCITY EXP leaves Kolkata HWH at 12:50 and reaches Kharagpur KGP at 14:22. The price of INTERCITY EXP ticket is 75 INR. The train operates on Mon, Tue, Sun.
First Train from Kolkata to Kharagpur
The first train from Kolkata to Kharagpur is 12837 HWH PURI SF EXP. This train takes about 01:35 to reach Kharagpur. It leaves Kolkata HWH at 22:30 and reaches Kharagpur KGP at 00:05 and operates on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Kolkata to Kharagpur Last Train
The last train to Kharagpur from Kolkata is 16108 TBM AMRIT BHARAT. It takes around 01:45 hours to reach Kharagpur. The last train leaves Kolkata HWH at 23:55 and reaches Kharagpur KGP at 01:40 and operates on Sat.
PNR status enquiry from Kolkata to Kharagpur
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Kolkata to Kharagpur Train Tickets Price
If travel is on your mind and you are looking for Kolkata to Kharagpur train tickets, ixigo is the ideal platform. The Kolkata to Kharagpur train reservation ticket price depends on your travel dates, choice of coach, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets ranging between ₹75 and ₹1190, with the lowest Kolkata to Kharagpur train ticket rate starting at ₹75.
Listed below are the minimum ticket prices for each travel class:
Class | Minimum Price |
|---|---|
1A | ₹1190 |
2A | ₹725 |
3A | ₹340 |
3E | ₹520 |
SL | ₹150 |
2S | ₹75 |
CC | ₹270 |
Daily Trains from Kolkata to Kharagpur
A total of 25 Kolkata to Kharagpur trains operate daily connecting these two cities. See the details below:
Train Name (No.) | Day of Departure | Time of Departure | Time of Arrival | Origin Station | Destination Station | Total Time of Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIVEK EXPRESS (22504) | Daily | 01:20 | 03:55 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:35 hrs |
SRC KGP SPL (08009) | Daily | 06:00 | 07:45 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
BBN JANSHATABDI (12021) | Daily | 06:20 | 07:53 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:33 hrs |
RUPASHI BANGLA (12883) | Daily | 06:30 | 07:45 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:15 hrs |
FALAKNUMA EXP (12703) | Daily | 08:25 | 10:00 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
DHAULI EXP (12821) | Daily | 09:10 | 11:00 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:50 hrs |
EAST COAST EXP (18045) | Daily | 11:15 | 13:22 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 02:07 hrs |
BBS JANSHATABDI (12073) | Daily | 13:25 | 15:00 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
GITANJALI EXP (12860) | Daily | 13:40 | 15:15 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SATABDI EXPRESS (12277) | Daily | 14:15 | 15:55 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SHM LTT EXPRESS (18030) | Daily | 15:00 | 17:20 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 02:20 hrs |
COROMANDAL EXP (12841) | Daily | 15:10 | 16:55 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
HWH PRR SUF EXP (12827) | Daily | 16:50 | 18:26 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:36 hrs |
STEEL EXP (12813) | Daily | 17:10 | 18:48 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:38 hrs |
JAGANNATH EXP (18409) | Daily | 18:55 | 20:45 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:50 hrs |
HWH CSMT MAIL (12810) | Daily | 19:30 | 21:05 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
KRIYA YOGA EXP (18615) | Daily | 21:10 | 22:55 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
AZAD HIND EXP (12130) | Daily | 21:40 | 23:15 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SAMBALESWARI EX (18005) | Daily | 22:10 | 00:15 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 02:05 hrs |
HWH PURI SF EXP (12837) | Daily | 22:30 | 00:05 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
HWH SMVB EXP (12863) | Daily | 22:45 | 00:30 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
HWH ADI SUF EXP (12834) | Daily | 23:05 | 00:45 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
HWH BKSC EXP (18013) | Daily | 23:30 | 01:25 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:55 hrs |
HWH CKP EXP (18011) | Daily | 23:30 | 01:25 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:55 hrs |
CHENNAI MAIL (12839) | Daily | 23:45 | 01:20 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
Weekly Trains from Kolkata to Kharagpur
There are 93 Kolkata to Kharagpur trains running between these two cities. Check the Kolkata to Kharagpur train timetable below:
Train Name (No.) | Day of Departure | Time of Departure | Time of Arrival | Origin Station | Destination Station | Total Time of Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NTSK SMVB EXP (22502) | Sun | 00:02 | 02:38 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:36 hrs |
SCL TVC EXPRESS (15608) | Sat | 00:06 | 02:38 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:32 hrs |
SCL CBE EXPRESS (15628) | Thu | 00:06 | 02:38 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:32 hrs |
SCL SC EXPRESS (15646) | Fri | 00:06 | 02:38 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:32 hrs |
SHM CHZ SPL (08045) | Fri | 00:30 | 02:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 02:05 hrs |
NTSK UBL SPECIAL (07326) | Wed | 02:18 | 05:15 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:57 hrs |
NJP MYS SPECIAL (06252) | Tue | 02:18 | 05:10 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:52 hrs |
AMRIT BHARAT EXP (20609) | Sat | 02:40 | 05:15 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:35 hrs |
AMRIT BHARAT EXP (20603) | Thu | 02:40 | 05:15 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:35 hrs |
SRC BNC SPL (06558) | Sun | 03:30 | 04:45 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:15 hrs |
SHM VSKP SPL (08507) | Wed | 05:00 | 06:45 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
DKAE MAS SPL (06038) | Mon | 05:15 | 08:25 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:10 hrs |
SRC LTT SPL (01042) | Sun | 05:30 | 06:50 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:20 hrs |
NTSK TBM SPECIAL (06016) | Sat | 05:45 | 08:30 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:45 hrs |
RDP SMVB EXPRESS (16224) | Mon | 05:55 | 08:35 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:40 hrs |
APDJ UBL SPECIAL (07324) | Mon | 06:47 | 11:13 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 04:26 hrs |
APDJ SMVB SPL (06280) | Sun | 07:30 | 11:05 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:35 hrs |
BJU MAS SPL (06040) | Thu | 07:40 | 10:45 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:05 hrs |
SHC YPR SPL (05551) | Fri | 08:57 | 12:30 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:33 hrs |
SRC MAS SPL (06078) | Mon | 09:00 | 10:30 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:30 hrs |
MFP ERS SPL (06086) | Tue | 09:00 | 12:10 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:10 hrs |
SRC ANVT SF EXP (22857) | Mon | 10:00 | 11:20 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:20 hrs |
SMVB SF AC EXP (22863) | Mon | 10:30 | 12:05 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SRC MSB SPL (06074) | Wed | 10:45 | 12:30 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
CHZ AMRIT BHARAT (15674) | Mon | 11:30 | 13:40 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:10 hrs |
JSME SMVT EXP (22306) | Fri | 11:30 | 14:05 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:35 hrs |
AGTL CHZ SPECIAL (07029) | Sat | 11:43 | 14:05 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:22 hrs |
SHM MAS SF EXP (22825) | Tue | 12:10 | 13:50 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SHM SC SUF EXP (22849) | Wed | 12:10 | 13:50 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
TPTY HUMSAFR EX (20889) | Sat | 12:30 | 14:10 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SMVB HUMSAFAR (22887) | Tue | 12:30 | 14:10 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SRC YNK AC EXP (18063) | Thu | 12:50 | 14:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
CHZ AMRIT BHARAT (17066) | Wed | 12:50 | 14:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
SRC AII EXPRESS (18009) | Fri | 13:00 | 14:25 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
KARMABHOOMI EXP (22512) | Sun | 13:07 | 15:40 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:33 hrs |
BLGT SMVB EXP (16524) | Sat | 13:40 | 16:37 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:57 hrs |
AMRIT BHARAT EXP (16598) | Tue | 13:40 | 16:25 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:45 hrs |
BLGT SMVB SPL (06552) | Mon | 13:40 | 16:45 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:05 hrs |
BLGT BNC SPECIAL (06562) | Wed | 13:40 | 16:45 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:05 hrs |
KIR YPR SPL (06572) | Fri | 13:40 | 16:35 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:55 hrs |
NHLN SC SPECIAL (07047) | Tue | 13:50 | 17:35 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:45 hrs |
HWH SNSI SF EXP (22894) | Thu | 13:55 | 15:30 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
HWH CSMT SF EXP (12870) | Fri | 13:55 | 15:30 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SRC NED SUF EXP (12768) | Wed | 14:05 | 15:30 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
SRC TVCN SPL (06082) | Mon | 14:15 | 15:35 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:20 hrs |
AMRIT BHARAT EXP (13434) | Sun | 14:30 | 16:35 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:05 hrs |
HWH YPR SF EXP (22831) | Wed | 14:45 | 16:20 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SHM MAS EXP (18041) | Mon | 14:45 | 16:25 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SRC TPTY SF EXP (22855) | Sun | 14:55 | 16:20 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
MAQ VIVEK SF EXP (22851) | Thu | 14:55 | 16:20 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
SRC LTT SPL (01128) | Sat | 15:00 | 17:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 02:15 hrs |
SRC PUNE SPL (01430) | Fri | 15:45 | 17:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:30 hrs |
SRC LTT SF SPL (01002) | Thu | 15:50 | 17:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
SHM SC SUF EXP (12773) | Wed | 15:55 | 17:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665) | Mon | 16:00 | 17:35 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
HWH MYS EXP (22817) | Fri | 16:00 | 17:35 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:35 hrs |
SRC HYB SPL (07678) | Wed | 16:45 | 18:25 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SRC CHZ SPL (07700) | Sun | 16:45 | 18:25 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
KOAA BBS SPL (08402) | Tue | 17:10 | 19:30 | Kolkata Chitpur | Kharagpur Junction | 02:20 hrs |
SHM DURG SPL (08746) | Thu | 17:45 | 19:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:50 hrs |
PUNE HUMSAFAR (20822) | Sat | 17:55 | 19:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:20 hrs |
SHM VSKP SPL (08503) | Thu | 18:00 | 20:00 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 02:00 hrs |
SHM NITR SPL (08866) | Fri | 18:00 | 20:05 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 02:05 hrs |
SHM VSKP SF EXP (22853) | Tue | 18:15 | 20:00 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
NJP BNC SPL (06568) | Mon | 18:20 | 21:15 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:55 hrs |
SRC VSKP SPL (08501) | Sat | 18:30 | 20:00 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:30 hrs |
PNBE KUR SPL (03230) | Thu | 18:40 | 21:55 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 03:15 hrs |
SRC AII SPL (08611) | Mon | 19:00 | 20:40 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
KAVIGURU EXP (12950) | Sun | 19:50 | 21:15 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:25 hrs |
SHM BHUJ SF EXP (22830) | Sat | 19:50 | 21:30 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SHM UDZ SUF EXP (20972) | Sun | 19:50 | 21:30 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SHM GKP EXP (15021) | Tue | 19:50 | 21:30 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
RKMP HUMSAFAR (22170) | Thu | 20:15 | 21:30 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:15 hrs |
SHM OKHA SF EXP (22906) | Tue | 20:15 | 21:55 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
HUMSAFAR EXP (20828) | Wed | 20:15 | 21:30 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:15 hrs |
APDJ MYS SPECIAL (06290) | Fri | 20:17 | 23:10 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:53 hrs |
SHM PURI SF EXP (12887) | Mon | 20:35 | 22:22 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:47 hrs |
SHM PURI SF EXP (12895) | Fri | 20:35 | 22:22 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:47 hrs |
SHM SBP SUF EXP (22803) | Sat | 20:35 | 22:22 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:47 hrs |
SHM PURI SF EXP (22835) | Wed | 20:35 | 22:22 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:47 hrs |
SHM SBP SPL (08302) | Thu | 20:45 | 22:40 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:55 hrs |
SRC TBM SPL (06076) | Wed | 21:30 | 23:10 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
SRC MSB SPL (06052) | Sun | 21:30 | 23:10 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:40 hrs |
MLDT SMVB SPL (06566) | Wed | 21:55 | 00:45 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:50 hrs |
MFP SMVB EXP (15228) | Mon | 22:12 | 01:03 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:51 hrs |
PNBE PURI SPL (08440) | Sun | 22:30 | 01:15 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:45 hrs |
BJU PTJ SPL (06022) | Thu | 22:30 | 01:20 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:50 hrs |
ANGA EXPRESS (12254) | Wed | 22:30 | 00:53 | Dankuni | Kharagpur Junction | 02:23 hrs |
SHM BMPR EXP (18049) | Sat | 22:45 | 00:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:50 hrs |
HWH PDY SUF EXP (12867) | Sun | 23:20 | 00:58 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:38 hrs |
KYQ PURI EXP (15644) | Fri | 23:20 | 00:58 | Kolkata Howrah Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:38 hrs |
GURUDEV EXP (12660) | Wed | 23:45 | 01:35 | Kolkata Shalimar | Kharagpur Junction | 01:50 hrs |
TBM AMRIT BHARAT (16108) | Sat | 23:55 | 01:40 | Kolkata Santragachi Junction | Kharagpur Junction | 01:45 hrs |
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