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How to Get from Howrah to Puri

How to travel from Howrah to Puri: Dhauli Express, Shatabdi and overnight trains, plus evening buses from Kolkata, with departure times and journey durations.

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Last updated: November 1, 2026

How to Get from Howrah to Puri
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Howrah to Puri takes you from Kolkata's great railway terminus to one of India's most sacred coastal cities, home of the Jagannath Temple. Trains are the natural choice, with day and overnight departures, and buses from Kolkata fill the gaps. You can compare schedules and book on GoAsia.cc.

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Howrah to Puri by Train

Several expresses run straight from Howrah Junction to Puri. The Dhauli Express (12821) leaves Howrah at 06:00 and reaches Puri at 14:20.[1] The Howrah-Puri Shatabdi (12277) is the daytime alternative: it leaves at 14:25 and arrives at 21:55, a journey of 7 hours 30 minutes.[2]

Overnight Trains

If you would rather sleep through the trip and save a night of accommodation, take one of the evening departures. The Howrah-Puri Express 12837 leaves at 22:35 and arrives at 07:00. Trains 12887 and 12895 both leave at 20:55 and arrive at 05:40. The Sri Jagannath Express (18409) leaves at 19:00 and arrives at 04:35.[1] Overnight expresses on Indian Railways generally offer AC and non-AC sleeper berths, so pick the class you want when you book.

Kolkata to Puri by Bus

Buses run from Kolkata to Puri, mostly as overnight services that leave in the evening between about 19:00 and 21:45. The journey takes from about 9 hours 30 minutes, longer with traffic. On booking platforms, buses start at about $8 (November 2026). You can choose between AC sleeper, AC semi-sleeper and seater coaches.[3]

A private taxi from Kolkata takes from about 7 hours 30 minutes. On booking platforms, private transfers start at about $137 (November 2026).[3]

Comparing Your Options

ModeDepartureDuration
Train: Dhauli Express 1282106:00[1]8h 20min
Train: Shatabdi 1227714:25[2]7h 30min
Train: Sri Jagannath Express 18409 (overnight)19:00[1]9h 35min
Bus from Kolkata (overnight)19:00 to 21:45[3]from about 9h 30min

Tips for Traveling from Howrah to Puri

  • Book Early: This is one of the most popular rail routes in Eastern India. Train tickets, especially in the AC classes, can sell out weeks in advance, particularly around festivals such as Ratha Yatra.
  • Station Logistics: Howrah Junction is huge. Give yourself 45 minutes to an hour before departure to find your platform.
  • Food and Water: Carry your own bottled water and some dry snacks for the journey.
  • Arrival in Puri: Auto-rickshaws wait outside the station. Agree on a fare before you set off.

Timetable

Kolkata - Puri More info / Tickets
Bus Kolkata - Puri $ 7.96โ€“22.44 9h 30m โ€“ 13h
  • โ†’ย  AC Seater 20:00, 20:14, 20:15, 20:45, 21:30
  • โ†’ย  A/C Semi Sleeper 20:30, 20:45, 21:20
  • โ†’ย  AC Sleeper 20:15
  • โ†’ย  Non-AC Seater 19:00
Howrah - Puri More info / Tickets
Train Howrah - Puri $ 5.46โ€“33.13 6h 40m โ€“ 9h 5m
  • โ†’ย  2S - Second Sitting Class 09:10
  • โ†’ย  3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 09:10
  • โ†’ย  CC - AC Chair Class 06:10, 09:10, 14:15
  • โ†’ย  EC - Extended AC Chair Class 06:10, 14:15

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Howrah to Puri?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Howrah to Puri, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Puri?

Buses from Kolkata to Puri start at about $8 on booking platforms (November 2026). Train fares depend on the class and the train, so check them on IRCTC when you book.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Puri?

The Howrah-Puri Shatabdi (12277) leaves at 14:25 and arrives at 21:55, a journey of 7 hours 30 minutes. The Dhauli Express (12821) takes 8 hours 20 minutes.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Puri?

By the listed timetable, trains take between 7 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 35 minutes. Buses from Kolkata take from about 9 hours 30 minutes, longer with traffic.

Are there overnight travel options available?

Yes. Train 12837 leaves Howrah at 22:35, trains 12887 and 12895 at 20:55, and the Sri Jagannath Express (18409) at 19:00. Overnight buses leave Kolkata in the evening, between about 19:00 and 21:45.

Is it better to take the train or the bus to Puri?

The train is usually the better choice: it is faster and you can pick a daytime or an overnight departure. Buses are a useful backup if train tickets are sold out.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Indian Railways (CRIS): Mail/Express/Superfast Train Names with Details. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  2. [2] Indian Railways (CRIS): Shatabdi Train Names with Details. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
  3. [3] 12Go: Kolkata - Puri timetable. Retrieved November 1, 2026.

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