12338 Shantiniketan Express

Train Information

Key information for 12338 Shantiniketan Express
Train number12338
Train nameShantiniketan Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationBOLPUR S NIKTN (BHP)
Departure13:15 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival16:00 · Day 1
Total distance146 km
Journey duration2 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations4
Intermediate stops2
Railway zoneEastern Railway (ER)
DivisionHowrah (HWH)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from BOLPUR S NIKTN at 1:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 1 at 4:00 PM, covering a total distance of 146 km in 2 hours 45 minutes, with 2 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Howrah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12338 Shantiniketan Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1BHPBOLPUR S NIKTNDay 1Source13:150 km
2GKHGUSKARADay 113:2113:232 min19 km
3BWNBARDHAMANDay 114:0414:062 min51 km
4HWHHOWRAH JNDay 116:00Destination146 km

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express starts its journey from BOLPUR S NIKTN and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: BOLPUR S NIKTN, GUSKARA, BARDHAMAN, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12338 Shantiniketan Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05GEN
  6. Position 06GEN
  7. Position 07GEN
  8. Position 08GEN
  9. Position 09C1
  10. Position 10C2
  11. Position 11D1
  12. Position 12D2
  13. Position 13D3
  14. Position 14D4
  15. Position 15D5
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05GEN
06GEN
07GEN
08GEN
09C1
10C2
11D1
12D2
13D3
14D4
15D5
16GEN
17GEN
18EOG

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12338 Shantiniketan Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹75
Child fare
₹45
2S
Adult fare
₹100
Child fare
₹100
Adult Tatkal fare
₹110
Child Tatkal fare
₹110
CC
Adult fare
₹320
Child fare
₹320
Adult Tatkal fare
₹450
Child Tatkal fare
₹450

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express departs from BOLPUR S NIKTN at 1:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-C1-C2-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express covers a total distance of 146 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express operates on Daily.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express has 2 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12338 Shantiniketan Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.