20897·Vande Bharat Exp
From
HOWRAH JN
HWH
7h 25m
458 kms
458 kms
8 stops
To
RANCHI
RNC
Duration
7h 25m
Distance
458 kms
Stops
8
Quick Facts
Train Number
20897
Type
Vande Bharat
Departure
14:35
Arrival
22:00
Distance
458 kms
Stops
8
Classes
EC, CC
Route
HWH → RNC
Station-wise Schedule
8 stations| # | Station | Arrival | Departure | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWHHOWRAH JN | — | 14:35 | 0 kms |
| 2 | KGPKHARAGPUR JN | 16:06 | 16:08 | 114 kms |
| 3 | TATATATANAGAR JN | 17:45 | 17:50 | 248 kms |
| 4 | CNICHANDIL JN. | 18:34 | 18:35 | 283 kms |
| 5 | PRRPURULIA JN. | 19:23 | 19:25 | 337 kms |
| 6 | KSXKOTSHILA | 20:04 | 20:05 | 374 kms |
| 7 | MURIMURI JN | 20:25 | 20:27 | 398 kms |
| 8 | RNCRANCHI | 22:00 | — | 458 kms |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the route of train 20897?
20897 Vande Bharat Exp runs from Howrah Jn (HWH) to Ranchi Jn (RNC), covering 458 kms with 8 stops.
What are the departure and arrival times for train 20897?
Train 20897 departs HWH at 14:35 and arrives RNC at 22:00. The total journey time is 7h 25m.
On which days does train 20897 run?
Train 20897 runs on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
How many stations does train 20897 stop at?
Train 20897 halts at 8 stations between HWH and RNC. The full station-wise timetable is listed on this page.
What type of train is 20897 Vande Bharat Exp?
Train 20897 is a Vande Bharat service operated by Indian Railways on the HWH–RNC route.
What travel classes are available on train 20897?
Train 20897 offers EC, CC class bookings.
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