ROU
13:30
Rourkela
HWH
19:50
Howrah Jn
Pantry
Superfast
Overnight
Catering
Vande Bharat Exp 20872 Train Information
Vande Bharat Exp (20872) train runs from Rourkela (ROU) to Howrah Jn (HWH) 6 days a week. The 20872 Vande Bharat Exp train departs from Rourkela at 13:30 hrs and reaches Howrah Jn at 19:50 hrs. This train covers a distance of approximately 413 km.
| Train Number & Name | 20872 Vande Bharat Exp |
| Train Type | Mail Express |
| Source Station | Rourkela (ROU) |
| Destination Station | Howrah Jn (HWH) |
| Total Distance | 413 km |
| Duration | 6hr 20min |
| Departure Time (from source) | 13:30 from Rourkela |
| Arrival Time (at destination) | 19:50 at Howrah Jn (Day 1) |
| Total Stops | 4 |
| Running Days | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Classes Available | CC, EC |
| Average Speed | ~65 km/h |
| Max. Speed | ~130 km/h |
20872 Train Ticket Prices
Check the table below for Vande Bharat Exp (20872) ticket prices across different classes:
- Rourkela
- Chakradharpur
- Tatanagar Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Howrah Jn
- Rourkela
- Chakradharpur
- Tatanagar Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Howrah Jn
- General
- Tatkal
- Lower Berth
- Ladies
CC
INR590
EC
INR1625
October 2026
Sat, 31 Oct
NA
November 2026
Sun, 01 Nov
NA
Mon, 02 Nov
NA
Wed, 04 Nov
NA
Thu, 05 Nov
NA
Fri, 06 Nov
NA
Sat, 07 Nov
NA
Sun, 08 Nov
NA
Mon, 09 Nov
NA
Vande Bharat Exp 20872 Train Schedule & Time Table
The Vande Bharat Exp time table provides complete details of the 20872 train route map, timings, and stoppages.
With the help of the 20872 train schedule, passengers can easily check halt durations, intermediate stops, and expected travel duration. You can easily book train tickets at ixigo. for any station between Rourkela and Howrah Jn with Alternate Travel Plan.
| Stn Code | Stn Name | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Distance | Platform | Route | Day | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROU | Rourkela | starts | 13:30 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| CKP | Chakradharpur | 14:46 | 14:48 | 2min | 102 km | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| TATA | Tatanagar Jn | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5min | 164 km | 5 | 1 | 1 | - |
| KGP | Kharagpur Jn | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 298 km | 7 | 1 | 1 | - |
| HWH | Howrah Jn | 19:50 | ends | - | 413 km | 21 | 1 | 1 | - |
20872 Coach Position & Seat Layout
20872 Vande Bharat Exp has 17 coaches. You can check your coach position and seat map here:
There is no seat map for this coach
Coach Position
*Coach position info is based on historic data. It does not represent current status
Rourkela
- Rourkela
- Chakradharpur
- Tatanagar Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Howrah Jn
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EN
C14
C13
C12
C11
C10
C9
C8
E2
E1
C7
C6
C5
C4
C3
C2
C1
Seat Layout
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the departure time of the Vande Bharat Exp from Rourkela?
A. The Vande Bharat Exp (20872) departs from Rourkela (ROU) at 13:30 hrs.
Q. How much distance does 20872 Vande Bharat Exp cover?
A. 20872 Vande Bharat Exp covers a distance of approximately 413 km.
Q. What is the total number of stations the Vande Bharat Exp 20872 passes through?
A. Vande Bharat Exp 20872 passes through 5 stations on its train route.
Q. What is the origin and destination of train no. 20872?
A. 20872 Vande Bharat Exp originates from Rourkela (ROU) and ends at Howrah Jn (HWH).
Q. How many days a week does the 20872 train operate?
A. As per the 20872 train time table, Vande Bharat Exp runs 6 days a week.
Q. How much time does the train no. 20872 Vande Bharat Exp take to reach Howrah Jn?
A. According to the 20872 train schedule, train no. 20872 Vande Bharat Exp takes approximately 6 hours to reach Howrah Jn.
Q. What classes are available on the Rourkela to Howrah Jn Vande Bharat Exp?
A. The Rourkela to Howrah Jn Vande Bharat Exp offers Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) classes.