12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12863 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 22:45 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | SMVT BENGALURU (SMVB) |
| Arrival | 07:00 · Day 3 |
| Total distance | 1,938 km |
| Journey duration | 32 hours 15 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 33 |
| Intermediate stops | 31 |
| Railway zone | Eastern Railway (ER) |
| Division | Howrah (HWH) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from HOWRAH JN at 10:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, SMVT BENGALURU on Day 3 at 7:00 AM, covering a total distance of 1,938 km in 32 hours 15 minutes, with 31 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Howrah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWH | HOWRAH JN | Day 1 | Source | 22:45 | 0 km | |
| 2 | MCA | MECHEDA | Day 1 | 23:41 | 23:43 | 2 min | 58 km |
| 3 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 00:30 | 00:35 | 5 min | 116 km |
| 4 | BLS | BALASORE | Day 2 | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5 min | 237 km |
| 5 | BHC | BHADRAKH | Day 2 | 02:35 | 02:37 | 2 min | 296 km |
| 6 | JJKR | JAJPUR K ROAD | Day 2 | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2 min | 339 km |
| 7 | CTC | CUTTACK | Day 2 | 04:30 | 04:35 | 5 min | 411 km |
| 8 | BBS | BHUBANESWAR | Day 2 | 05:10 | 05:15 | 5 min | 438 km |
| 9 | KUR | KHURDA ROAD JN | Day 2 | 05:30 | 05:40 | 10 min | 457 km |
| 10 | BALU | BALUGAN | Day 2 | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2 min | 528 km |
| 11 | BAM | BRAHMAPUR | Day 2 | 07:20 | 07:30 | 10 min | 604 km |
| 12 | PSA | PALASA | Day 2 | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2 min | 678 km |
| 13 | CHE | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | Day 2 | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 min | 751 km |
| 14 | VZM | VIZIANAGRAM JN | Day 2 | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5 min | 820 km |
| 15 | VSKP | VISAKHAPATNAM | Day 2 | 12:10 | 12:30 | 20 min | 881 km |
| 16 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 14:24 | 14:25 | 1 min | 1,032 km |
| 17 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2 min | 1,082 km |
| 18 | TDD | TADEPALLIGUDEM | Day 2 | 16:14 | 16:15 | 1 min | 1,124 km |
| 19 | EE | ELURU | Day 2 | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2 min | 1,172 km |
| 20 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 18:10 | 18:20 | 10 min | 1,231 km |
| 21 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 2 | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2 min | 1,263 km |
| 22 | BPP | BAPATLA | Day 2 | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2 min | 1,305 km |
| 23 | CLX | CHIRALA | Day 2 | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 min | 1,320 km |
| 24 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 2 | 20:28 | 20:30 | 2 min | 1,370 km |
| 25 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 2 | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 min | 1,486 km |
| 26 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 3 | 00:10 | 00:20 | 10 min | 1,607 km |
| 27 | TPTY | TIRUPATI | Day 3 | 00:45 | 00:50 | 5 min | 1,617 km |
| 28 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 3 | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5 min | 1,721 km |
| 29 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 3 | 04:08 | 04:10 | 2 min | 1,805 km |
| 30 | KPN | KUPPAM | Day 3 | 04:47 | 04:48 | 1 min | 1,843 km |
| 31 | BWT | BANGARAPET JN | Day 3 | 05:13 | 05:15 | 2 min | 1,875 km |
| 32 | KJM | KRISHNARAJAPURM | Day 3 | 05:53 | 05:55 | 2 min | 1,931 km |
| 33 | SMVB | SMVT BENGALURU | Day 3 | 07:00 | Destination | 1,938 km |
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express starts its journey from HOWRAH JN and terminates at SMVT BENGALURU. The scheduled station sequence is: HOWRAH JN, MECHEDA, KHARAGPUR JN, BALASORE, BHADRAKH, JAJPUR K ROAD, CUTTACK, BHUBANESWAR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BALUGAN, BRAHMAPUR, PALASA, SRIKAKULAM ROAD, VIZIANAGRAM JN, VISAKHAPATNAM, SAMALKOT JN, RAJAMUNDRY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, ELURU, VIJAYAWADA JN, TENALI JN, BAPATLA, CHIRALA, ONGOLE, NELLORE, RENIGUNTA JN, TIRUPATI, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, KUPPAM, BANGARAPET JN, KRISHNARAJAPURM, SMVT BENGALURU.
Coach Position and Composition
12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01VP
- Position 02EOG
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05H1
- Position 06A1
- Position 07A2
- Position 08M1
- Position 09M2
- Position 10B1
- Position 11B2
- Position 12B3
- Position 13B4
- Position 14PC
- Position 15S1
- Position 16S2
- Position 17S3
- Position 18S4
- Position 19S5
- Position 20S6
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22GEN
- Position 23SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | VP |
| 02 | EOG |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | H1 |
| 06 | A1 |
| 07 | A2 |
| 08 | M1 |
| 09 | M2 |
| 10 | B1 |
| 11 | B2 |
| 12 | B3 |
| 13 | B4 |
| 14 | PC |
| 15 | S1 |
| 16 | S2 |
| 17 | S3 |
| 18 | S4 |
| 19 | S5 |
| 20 | S6 |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | GEN |
| 23 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 1AFirst AC |
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| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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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 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express departs from HOWRAH JN at 10:45 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express terminates at SMVT BENGALURU (SMVB).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-EOG-GEN-GEN-H1-A1-A2-M1-M2-B1-B2-B3-B4-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express covers a total distance of 1,938 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express has 31 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12863 Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.