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Trains in West Bengal — Complete Route Guide 2026
West Bengal has one of the densest railway networks in India. Kolkata is served by two major terminals — Howrah and Sealdah — connecting the state to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and northeast India.
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Popular Train Routes from West Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions — Trains in West Bengal
Which is the best train from Kolkata to Delhi?
The Rajdhani Express (12301 from Howrah, 12381 from Sealdah) is the fastest and most comfortable — about 17 hours. The Duronto Express is another option. For budget travel, the Poorva Express (12303) in Sleeper class offers the cheapest fares.
How to go to Darjeeling by train?
Take a train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) — well connected from Howrah, Sealdah, and other cities. From NJP, take the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) to Darjeeling, or a shared taxi (3–4 hours). NJP is the gateway junction for the hills.
Plan Your West Bengal Train Journey
Use the tools below to plan and track your train journey in West Bengal:
- Check PNR status — see current WL/RAC/CNF status for your ticket
- Live train running status — see delay and current location
- Check seat availability — see available seats before booking
- WhatsApp PNR alerts — get free alerts when your ticket confirms
- Route search — find all trains between two cities