Vande Bharat Exp #22896
PURI→HWH
Stops
9
Distance
502 km
Runs
6×/week
Travelling on Vande Bharat Exp?
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Next Tatkal Booking Window
Tatkal booking opens daily on IRCTC (IST) for journeys departing the next day. Popular trains sell out within minutes of the window opening.
Opens daily at 10:00 AM IST
00h : 00m : 00s
Opens daily at 11:00 AM IST
00h : 00m : 00s
Vande Bharat Exp (22896) Route & Timetable
Every stop with arrival, departure, halt duration and expected platform.
| No. | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Platform | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puri PURISource | — | 13:40 | — | PF 5 | 0.0 km |
| 2 | Khurda Road JN KUR | 14:13 | 14:15 | 2m | PF 4 | 44.0 km |
| 3 | Bhubaneswar BBS | 14:35 | 14:39 | 4m | PF 2 | 63.0 km |
| 4 | Cuttack CTC | 15:05 | 15:07 | 2m | PF 2 | 91.0 km |
| 5 | Jajpur K Road JJKR | 15:53 | 15:55 | 2m | PF 2 | 163.0 km |
| 6 | Bhadrak BHC | 16:25 | 16:27 | 2m | PF 3 | 206.0 km |
| 7 | Balasore BLS | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2m | PF 3 | 268.0 km |
| 8 | Kharagpur Jn KGP | 18:40 | 18:42 | 2m | PF 7 | 387.0 km |
| 9 | Howrah Jn HWHDestination | 20:30 | — | — | PF 17 | 502.0 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tatkal booking open for Vande Bharat Exp (22896)?
Tatkal booking for Vande Bharat Exp (22896) opens one day before departure at 10:00 AM IST for AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) and 11:00 AM IST for Non-AC classes (SL, 2S) on IRCTC.
What is the route of Vande Bharat Exp (22896)?
Vande Bharat Exp (22896) runs from PURI to HWH, stopping at 9 stations en route. The full station-by-station timetable is listed above.
On which days does Vande Bharat Exp (22896) run?
Vande Bharat Exp (22896) runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun (6 days a week).