20871 Vande Bharat Exp
Time Table & Live StatusFull Schedule (5 stops)
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Dist (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howrah Jn HWH · Kolkata SOURCE | — | 06:00 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Kharagpur Jn KGP · Kharagpur | 07:28 | 07:30 | 1 | 116 |
| 3 | Tatanagar Jn TATA · Tatanagar | 09:10 | 09:15 | 1 | 251 |
| 4 | Chakradharpur CKP · Chakradharpur | 09:58 | 10:00 | 1 | 316 |
| 5 | Rourkela ROU · Rourkela DESTINATION | 12:05 | — | 1 | 416 |
Station-by-station Route Overview
About 20871 Vande Bharat Exp
The Vande Bharat Exp (train number 20871) is a vande bharat operated by Indian Railways. It starts from Howrah Jn at 06:00 and covers 416 km to Rourkela, halting at 5 stations along the way. The journey ends at 12:05 on same day.
This train does not run daily — it operates only on Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Always confirm the running day for your travel date before booking. Major stops include Howrah Jn, Tatanagar Jn, Rourkela. The complete timetable above shows every halt with arrival, departure, halt day and cumulative distance, and each station name links to its own page with all trains serving that station.
Travel classes on this train are CC, EC — the estimated fares for the full journey are listed in the fare table. Tatkal and premium charges vary by class and demand. For the current position of this train, open the live running status page, which shows the exact location on the route line, delay in minutes, and the upcoming station — updated every minute.
AC Chair Car (CC) — seated AC travel, best for daytime journeys. Executive Chair Car (EC) — premium seating with extra legroom. Fares shown are estimates for the full journey and change with catering options and dynamic pricing; always confirm the exact fare at booking time.
20871 Vande Bharat Exp — Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 20871 Vande Bharat Exp run every day?
No. The 20871 Vande Bharat Exp runs only on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Check the running-days calendar on this page before planning your trip.
What is the route of 20871 Vande Bharat Exp?
The Vande Bharat Exp (20871) starts from Howrah Jn (HWH), passes through 5 stations, and reaches Rourkela (ROU). The full station-by-station timetable with arrival and departure times is listed above.
How long does the 20871 Vande Bharat Exp take?
The scheduled journey time is 6 h 5 min covering 416 km — departing Howrah Jn at 06:00 and arriving Rourkela at 12:05 same day.
Where is my 20871 Vande Bharat Exp right now?
Use the live tracking page to see the current position of 20871 Vande Bharat Exp on the route map, its delay, and the next expected station. Updates refresh every minute from official railway data.