Kolkata to Mumbai Rail Schedule 2026 Timetable Route

The trans-continental rail corridor connecting Kolkata (Howrah and Shalimar) with Mumbai (CSMT and LTT) spans approximately 1,968 kilometers across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Operating on standard Indian Railways broad-gauge electrified lines, travel times range between 26 hours and 40 minutes on non-stop premium services to 37 hours on multi-stop express routes.

Kolkata to Mumbai Key Train Timetable and Frequency

Train Number	Train Name	Origin	Departure	Destination	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
12262	CSMT Duronto Express	Howrah (HWH)	05:35	Mumbai CSMT	08:15 (Day 2)	26h 40m	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
12860	Gitanjali Express	Howrah (HWH)	13:40	Mumbai CSMT	21:20 (Day 2)	31h 40m	Daily
12810	Howrah Mumbai Mail	Howrah (HWH)	19:35	Mumbai CSMT	04:25 (Day 3)	32h 50m	Daily
12102	Jnaneswari Super Deluxe	Shalimar (SHM)	20:15	Mumbai LTT	04:10 (Day 3)	31h 55m	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
12870	Howrah CSMT Superfast	Howrah (HWH)	13:55	Mumbai CSMT	23:45 (Day 2)	33h 50m	Fridays
12152	Samarsata Express	Shalimar (SHM)	19:25	Mumbai LTT	05:30 (Day 3)	34h 05m	Fri, Sat
18030	Shalimar LTT Express	Shalimar (SHM)	15:00	Mumbai LTT	04:20 (Day 3)	37h 20m	Daily

(Timings and operational schedules are maintained under the Indian Railways National Train Enquiry System. Ensure departure terminal verification between Howrah Junction HWH and Shalimar SHM.)

Primary Trunk Route and Key Waypoints

[Kolkata] Howrah / Shalimar
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Kharagpur Jn ──► Tatanagar Jn ──► Rourkela Jn ──► Bilaspur Jn
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Raipur Jn ──► Durg ──► Nagpur Jn ──► Bhusawal Jn ──► Kalyan Jn
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[Mumbai] CSMT / Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)

Performance Overview of Premier Services

1. Howrah Mumbai CSMT Duronto Express (Train 12262)

Speed and Priority: The fastest train operating on this east-to-west trunk route. It skips minor junctions, stopping primarily at technical and major commercial halts (Tatanagar, Bilaspur, Raipur, Nagpur, and Bhusawal).
Onboard Features: Dynamic pricing applies; includes complimentary or pre-booked full catering meals, clean LHB rake coaches, and dedicated onboard housekeeping.

2. Gitanjali Superfast Express (Train 12860)

Speed and Reliability: Operating daily since 1977, Gitanjali Express is a preferred choice for mid-day departures, completing the run in just under 32 hours.
Coach Composition: Equipped with AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3-Economy (3E), Sleeper (SL), and an attached Pantry Car.

3. Howrah CSMT Mail via Nagpur (Train 12810)

Legacy Overnight Service: One of the oldest running services on the network, running with 22 modern LHB coaches. It operates overnight from Howrah, catering heavily to business travelers, tourists, and postal rail mail transit.

International Traveler Booking Guidelines and Quotas

Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ): International passport holders and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can secure reserved berths under the Foreign Tourist Quota on premium trains (like Duronto and Mail) via the official IRCTC portal up to 365 days in advance.
Advance Reservation Period (ARP): Standard domestic ticket windows open 120 days prior to the departure date (excluding the date of journey).
Tatkal and Premium Tatkal Windows: Emergency short-notice bookings open at 10:00 AM IST for AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A) and 11:00 AM IST for Sleeper class, one day before train origin departure.
Luggage Limits: AC First Class allows up to 70 kg free allowance; AC 2-Tier permits 50 kg; AC 3-Tier and Sleeper permit 40 kg per passenger.