Train No. 20897 · Vande Bharat

Vande Bharat Express (HWH to RNC)

Howrah Jn to Ranchi · 464 km · 8 stops · Runs Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

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20897 Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to depart Howrah Jn (HWH) at 14:35 and reach Ranchi (RNC) at 22:00, a journey of about 07 h 25 min.

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.

8 scheduled halts over 464 km, including Kharagpur Jn, Tatanagar Jn, Chandil Jn.

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The return service is 20898 Vande Bharat Express from Ranchi to Howrah Jn.

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.