Tatanagar to Kolkata: Best Ways to Travel by Train

Contents

1. Tatanagar to Kolkata by Train
1.1 Choosing a Class
2. Comparing Your Options
3. Tips for Traveling from Tatanagar to Kolkata
4. Timetable
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Sources and background

Leaving Jamshedpur, India's Steel City, for Kolkata takes you from orderly, planned streets to the atmospheric lanes of the City of Joy. The landscape shifts from the plateaus of Jharkhand to the green plains of Bengal, and you can leave after breakfast and arrive in time for a Bengali lunch of fish curry and rice.

Tatanagar to Kolkata by Train

The train is the way to go: Tatanagar Junction lies on the busy rail corridor to Howrah. The Steel Express (12814) leaves Tatanagar at 06:15 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 10:20, about 4 hours later. On the way back, the Steel Express (12813) leaves Howrah at 17:30 and reaches Tatanagar at 21:30.^[1] On GoAsia.cc, you can browse the trains on this route and choose the one that suits you.

Choosing a Class

Indian Railways trains offer air-conditioned chair cars (CC, EC) for daytime travel, AC sleeper classes (1A, 2A, 3A, 3E) and non-AC options (SL, 2S). Which classes a train carries is shown in its listing.

Comparing Your Options

Mode	Schedule	Duration
Train (Steel Express 12814)	Departs 06:15, arrives Howrah 10:20	About 4h

Tips for Traveling from Tatanagar to Kolkata

Know Your Arrival Station: Howrah Junction is iconic and busy. Check which Kolkata station your train serves before you book a hotel.
Book in Advance: Tickets for the popular trains often sell out weeks ahead, especially around festivals like Durga Puja.
Cross Howrah Bridge: From Howrah Junction, the walk or taxi ride across the great bridge into the city is a quintessential Kolkata experience.
Check the Platform: Tatanagar is a major junction, and platforms can change at short notice, so watch the electronic boards.

Timetable

Tatanagar - Howrah More info / Tickets

Train Tatanagar - Howrah $ 4.66–21.38 3h 42m – 6h

→ 2S - Second Sitting Class 06:05, 11:05, 13:50, 16:48
→ 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 00:30, 02:10
→ 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 00:30, 01:50, 02:10, 23:45
→ 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 00:30, 01:50, 02:10, 11:05, 13:50, 23:45
→ 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 01:50, 02:10, 06:05, 08:20, 11:05
→ CC - AC Chair Class 06:05, 09:28, 11:05, 13:50, 15:50, 16:48
→ SL - Sleeper Class 00:30, 01:50, 02:10, 08:20, 09:30, 23:45
→ EC - Extended AC Chair Class 06:05, 09:28

Tatanagar - Kolkata More info / Tickets

Train Tatanagar - Kolkata $ 5.28–19.30 5h 15m – 6h 35m
→ 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 23:20 → 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 06:25 → 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 06:25, 23:20 → SL - Sleeper Class 06:25, 23:20

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Tatanagar to Kolkata?

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

What is the best way to get from Tatanagar to Kolkata?

The train is the best way. The Steel Express (12814) leaves Tatanagar at 06:15 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 10:20.

How long does it take to get from Tatanagar to Kolkata?

The Steel Express (12814) takes about 4 hours from Tatanagar to Howrah Junction.

Which railway stations serve this route?

Trains depart from Tatanagar Junction (TATA) in Jamshedpur. The Steel Express arrives at Howrah Junction (HWH) in Kolkata.

Is air conditioning available on trains from Tatanagar to Kolkata?

Many Indian Railways trains offer AC classes such as AC chair car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier. Check the classes of your train when you book.

Can I buy food on the train?

Many express trains offer catering, and vendors sell snacks, tea and water at stations along the way.

Sources and background

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

[1] Indian Railways (CRIS): Mail/Express/Superfast Train Names with Details. Retrieved November 1, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.