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Train No. 20872 · Vande Bharat

Vande Bharat Express (ROU to HWH)

Rourkela to Howrah Jn · 414 km · 5 stops · Runs Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Rourkela
    ROU · 0 km
    13:30
  3. 14:46
    Chakaradharpur
    CKP · 101 km · 2 min halt
    14:48
  4. 15:45
    Tatanagar Jn
    TATA · 163 km · 5 min halt
    15:50
  5. 17:48
    Kharagpur Jn
    KGP · 298 km · 2 min halt
    17:50
  6. 19:50
    Howrah Jn
    HWH · 414 km
    End

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20872 route map

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20872 coach position

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How late does 20872 usually run?

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Vande Bharat Express: common questions

What time does 20872 leave Rourkela?

20872 Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to depart Rourkela (ROU) at 13:30 and reach Howrah Jn (HWH) at 19:50, a journey of about 06 h 20 min.

On which days does 20872 run?

It runs on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. On other days there is no run, so live status will show no train for those start dates.

How many stops does 20872 have?

5 scheduled halts over 414 km, including Chakaradharpur, Tatanagar Jn, Kharagpur Jn.

Which classes are available?

EC, CC. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 20871 Vande Bharat Express from Howrah Jn to Rourkela.

Timetable valid from 26-Mar-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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