HWH
14:35
Howrah Jn
RNC
22:00
Ranchi
Pantry
Superfast
Overnight
Catering
Vande Bharat Exp 20897 Train Information
Vande Bharat Exp (20897) train runs from Howrah Jn (HWH) to Ranchi (RNC) 6 days a week. The 20897 Vande Bharat Exp train departs from Howrah Jn at 14:35 hrs and reaches Ranchi at 22:00 hrs. This train covers a distance of approximately 462 km.
| Train Number & Name | 20897 Vande Bharat Exp |
| Train Type | Mail Express |
| Source Station | Howrah Jn (HWH) |
| Destination Station | Ranchi (RNC) |
| Total Distance | 462 km |
| Duration | 7hr 25min |
| Departure Time (from source) | 14:35 from Howrah Jn |
| Arrival Time (at destination) | 22:00 at Ranchi (Day 1) |
| Total Stops | 7 |
| Running Days | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Classes Available | EC, CC |
| Average Speed | ~62 km/h |
| Max. Speed | ~130 km/h |
20897 Train Ticket Prices
Check the table below for Vande Bharat Exp (20897) ticket prices across different classes:
- Howrah Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Tatanagar Jn
- Chandil Jn
- Purulia Jn
- Kotshila
- Muri
- Ranchi
- Howrah Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Tatanagar Jn
- Chandil Jn
- Purulia Jn
- Kotshila
- Muri
- Ranchi
- General
- Tatkal
- Lower Berth
- Ladies
EC
INR1765
CC
INR635
November 2026
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
Wed, 11 Nov
NA
Vande Bharat Exp 20897 Train Schedule & Time Table
The Vande Bharat Exp time table provides complete details of the 20897 train route map, timings, and stoppages.
With the help of the 20897 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 Howrah Jn and Ranchi with Alternate Travel Plan.
| Stn Code | Stn Name | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Distance | Platform | Route | Day | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWH | Howrah Jn | starts | 14:35 | - | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| KGP | Kharagpur Jn | 16:06 | 16:08 | 2min | 116 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| TATA | Tatanagar Jn | 17:45 | 17:50 | 5min | 250 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| CNI | Chandil Jn | 18:34 | 18:35 | 1min | 286 km | 2 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| PRR | Purulia Jn | 19:23 | 19:25 | 2min | 340 km | 22 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| KSX | Kotshila | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1min | 376 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| MURI | Muri | 20:25 | 20:27 | 2min | 400 km | 2 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| RNC | Ranchi | 22:00 | ends | - | 462 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
20897 Coach Position & Seat Layout
20897 Vande Bharat Exp has 9 coaches. You can check your coach position and seat map here:
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Coach Position
*Coach position info is based on historic data. It does not represent current status
Howrah Jn
- Howrah Jn
- Kharagpur Jn
- Tatanagar Jn
- Chandil Jn
- Purulia Jn
- Kotshila
- Muri
- Ranchi
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EN
C1
C2
E1
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
Seat Layout
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the departure time of the Vande Bharat Exp from Howrah Jn?
A. The Vande Bharat Exp (20897) departs from Howrah Jn (HWH) at 14:35 hrs.
Q. How much distance does 20897 Vande Bharat Exp cover?
A. 20897 Vande Bharat Exp covers a distance of approximately 462 km.
Q. What is the total number of stations the Vande Bharat Exp 20897 passes through?
A. Vande Bharat Exp 20897 passes through 8 stations on its train route.
Q. What is the origin and destination of train no. 20897?
A. 20897 Vande Bharat Exp originates from Howrah Jn (HWH) and ends at Ranchi (RNC).
Q. How many days a week does the 20897 train operate?
A. As per the 20897 train time table, Vande Bharat Exp runs 6 days a week.
Q. How much time does the train no. 20897 Vande Bharat Exp take to reach Ranchi?
A. According to the 20897 train schedule, train no. 20897 Vande Bharat Exp takes approximately 7 hours to reach Ranchi.
Q. What classes are available on the Howrah Jn to Ranchi Vande Bharat Exp?
A. The Howrah Jn to Ranchi Vande Bharat Exp offers Executive Class (EC) and Chair Car (CC) classes.