What time does Howrah Vande Bharat Express depart from Ranchi Junction?

Howrah Vande Bharat Express departs from Ranchi Junction at 06:00 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 13:10. Check the live status on RailRadar for today's actual time and delays.

What is the last stop for 20898 Howrah Vande Bharat Express?

The final destination for Howrah Vande Bharat Express is Howrah Junction (scheduled arrival: 13:10). You can track exactly when it will arrive on RailRadar.

Where is Howrah Vande Bharat Express right now?

The current live location of Howrah Vande Bharat Express is shown on the interactive map at the top of this page. RailRadar uses crowdsourced GPS from passengers on board to show the real-time position between Ranchi Junction and Howrah Junction.

How accurate is the running status for train 20898?

RailRadar uses live GPS telemetry from passengers traveling on the train, providing real-time location updates much faster than traditional NTES station-based reports. Status is refreshed every 30 seconds.

How far does Howrah Vande Bharat Express travel?

Howrah Vande Bharat Express covers 458.4 km from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction in approximately 7h 10m, passing through 8 stations.

20898 Train Running Status - Howrah Vande Bharat Express Live Status

20898

Howrah Vande Bharat Express

20898

Howrah Vande Bharat Express

Arrival

Day 1 - 18 Jun

Departure

20898Vande Bharat Express

Howrah Vande Bharat Express

Runs On

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

Distance

458.4 km

Duration

7h 10m

Halts

Avg Speed

64 km/h

Max Speed

77.8 km/h

Return

20897

Arrival

Departure

Ranchi Junction

0.0 km•PF 1

6:00AM6:03AM

6:03AM

Namkom

4.2 km

6:03AM

Namkom Military Siding

4.4 km

6:03AM

6:08AM

Tatisilwai Junction

10.5 km

6:08AM

6:15AM

Gangaghat

18.5 km

6:15AM

6:20AM

Kherwa Kocha

25.5 km

6:20AM

6:24AM

Jonha

29.1 km

6:24AM

6:33AM

Barwadag

40.4 km

6:33AM

6:37AM

Kita

45.7 km

6:37AM

6:44AM

Silli

53.6 km

6:44AM

9 intermediate stations

6:50AM6:57AM

Muri Junction

60.0 km•PF 1

6:52AM7:01AM

6:56AM

Tulin

65.2 km

6:56AM

7:03AM

Jhalida

72.7 km

7:03AM

7:08AM

Begunkodar

77.9 km

7:08AM

3 intermediate stations

7:14AM7:17AM

Kotshila Junction

84.3 km•PF 1

7:15AM7:27AM

7:18AM

Barbenda

88.6 km

7:18AM

7:20AM

Garh Jaipur

91.7 km

7:20AM

7:26AM

Chas Road

98.9 km

7:26AM

7:31AM

Gourinathdham

105.6 km

7:31AM

4 intermediate stations

7:43AM7:53AM

Purulia Junction

120.6 km•PF 3

7:45AM7:56AM

7:51AM

Tamna

127.7 km

7:51AM

7:58AM

Kantadih

135.6 km

7:58AM

8:06AM

Urma

144.4 km

8:06AM

8:13AM

Barabhum

152.4 km

8:13AM

8:18AM

Biramdih

157.3 km

8:18AM

8:26AM8:31AM

Nimdih

165.9 km

8:26AM8:34AM

6 intermediate stations

8:34AM8:47AM

Chandil Junction

174.6 km•PF 3

8:35AM8:48AM

8:42AM

Manikui

180.6 km

8:42AM

8:49AM

Kunki

185.7 km

8:49AM

8:54AM

Kandra Junction

189.0 km

8:54AM

9:00AM

Birarajpur

193.5 km

9:00AM

9:08AM

Gamharia Junction

198.9 km

9:08AM

9:16AM

Adityapur

204.9 km

9:16AM

6 intermediate stations

9:23AM9:36AM

Tatanagar Junction

209.6 km•PF 5

9:28AM9:41AM

9:30AM

Salga Jhari West Cabin

212.5 km

9:30AM

9:33AM

Govindpur PH

216.4 km

9:33AM

9:39AM

Asanboni

224.1 km

9:39AM

9:43AM

Rakha Mines

228.9 km

9:43AM

9:48AM

Galudih

235.8 km

9:48AM

9:56AM

Ghatsila

245.8 km

9:56AM

10:00AM

Chirugoda

251.6 km

10:00AM

10:05AM

Dhalbhumgarh

257.8 km

10:05AM

10:13AM

Kokpara

267.3 km

10:13AM

10:20AM

Chakulia

276.3 km

10:20AM

10:24AM

Kanimahuli PH

282.4 km

10:24AM

10:30AM

Gidhni

290.1 km

10:30AM

10:37AM

Khatkura

298.4 km

10:37AM

10:43AM

Jhargram

305.7 km

10:43AM

10:49AM

Banstala

313.2 km

10:49AM

10:55AM

Sardiha

320.9 km

10:55AM

11:01AM

Khemasuli

328.9 km

11:01AM

11:07AM

Kalaikunda

336.3 km

11:07AM

11:09AM

Nimpura Through Yard

338.7 km

11:09AM

11:11AM

Kharagpur Workshop

341.5 km

11:11AM

20 intermediate stations

11:13AM11:26AM

Kharagpur Junction

343.4 km•PF 6

11:15AM11:28AM

11:21AM

Jakpur

350.5 km

11:21AM

11:27AM

Madpur

356.3 km

11:27AM

11:33AM

Shyam Chak

362.2 km

11:33AM

11:38AM

Balichak

367.6 km

11:38AM

11:42AM

Duan

370.8 km

11:42AM

11:45AM

Radhamohanpur

373.9 km

11:45AM

11:49AM

Haur

378.3 km

11:49AM

11:53AM

Khirai

382.7 km

11:53AM

11:59AM

Panskura Junction

387.9 km

11:59AM

12:01PM

Panskura East Outer Cabin

390.2 km

12:01PM

Narayan Pakuria Murail

391.2 km

12:01PM

12:05PM

Bhogpur

394.9 km

12:05PM

12:07PM

Nandaigajan P.H.

397.3 km

12:07PM

12:10PM

Mecheda

400.2 km

12:10PM

12:14PM

Kolaghat

403.4 km

12:14PM

12:18PM

Deulti

407.6 km

12:18PM

12:22PM

Ghoraghata

410.7 km

12:22PM

12:24PM

Bagnan

413.4 km

12:24PM

12:29PM

Kulgachia

418.8 km

12:29PM

12:32PM

Bir Shibpur

422.3 km

12:32PM

12:37PM

Uluberia

426.4 km

12:37PM

12:39PM

Fuleswar

428.7 km

12:39PM

12:42PM

Chengel

431.4 km

12:42PM

12:45PM

Bauria

434.4 km

12:45PM

12:49PM

Nalpur

438.3 km

12:49PM

12:51PM

Abada

440.8 km

12:51PM

12:52PM

Sankrail Goods Yard

441.4 km

12:52PM

12:53PM

Sankrail

442.6 km

12:53PM

12:57PM

Andul

446.2 km

12:57PM

12:58PM

Maurigram

448.0 km

12:58PM

1:02PM

Santragachi Junction

451.1 km

1:02PM

1:03PM

Ramrajatala

452.5 km

1:03PM

1:04PM

Dasnagar

454.0 km

1:04PM

1:06PM

Tikiapara

455.7 km

1:06PM

1:08PM

Howrah Goods Cabin

457.3 km

1:08PM

Howrah Cabin

457.6 km

1:08PM

36 intermediate stations

1:10PM1:23PM

Howrah Junction

458.4 km•PF 23

9 km to Chandil Junction

9m LateUpdated few seconds ago

RNCHWH

Next StopCNI174.6km - 8:47AM

To ReachHWH458.4km - 1:23PM

Delayed by 9 minutes at km to Chandil Junction

20898 Howrah Vande Bharat Express runs from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction. It covers 458.4 km in 7h 10m, stopping at 8 stations. Departs Ranchi Junction at 06:00 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 13:10. RailRadar shows the real-time GPS position on a live map using crowdsourced location from passengers on board — updated every 30 seconds. This train runs on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

20898 Schedule — 8 stops

IST

#	Station	Arr	Dep	Day	Pf
1	Ranchi JunctionRNC	SRC	06:00	1	1
11	Muri JunctionMURI	06:50	06:52	1	3
15	Kotshila JunctionKSX	07:14	07:15	1	1
20	Purulia JunctionPRR	07:43	07:45	1	3
27	Chandil JunctionCNI	08:34	08:35	1	3
34	Tatanagar JunctionTATA	09:23	09:28	1	4
55	Kharagpur JunctionKGP	11:13	11:15	1	6
92	Howrah JunctionHWH	13:10	DST	1	23

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About 20898 Howrah Vande Bharat Express

What time does Howrah Vande Bharat Express depart from Ranchi Junction?: Howrah Vande Bharat Express departs from Ranchi Junction (RNC) at 06:00 and arrives at Howrah Junction at 13:10. Check live status for today's actual departure time and delays.
What is the last stop of 20898 Howrah Vande Bharat Express?: The final destination is Howrah Junction (HWH), scheduled arrival at 13:10. Track the train's exact progress on the map above.
How long is the journey from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction?: Howrah Vande Bharat Express covers 458.4 km from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction in 7h 10m, with 8 stops along the route.
On which days does Howrah Vande Bharat Express run?: Howrah Vande Bharat Express runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Always verify on the day of travel — Indian Railways may announce cancellations or rescheduling on short notice.
Where is Howrah Vande Bharat Express right now?: The current position of Howrah Vande Bharat Express is shown on the live map at the top of this page. RailRadar uses crowdsourced GPS from passengers on board, updated every 30 seconds — much faster than traditional NTES station reports.
Why does the train show delayed or offline?: Delays occur due to track congestion, signal failures, priority to faster trains, or late source departure. 'Offline' means no passengers are currently sharing GPS data — status updates automatically when data becomes available.

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