Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train sees huge demand; tickets sold out within hours

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 Bobins Abraham)Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train: It will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train launch: The newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Kamakhya route is experiencing huge demand. The semi-high-speed train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Malda Town railway station in West Bengal on January 17. It will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket booking, Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat booking

The tickets that opened for booking at 8 am (on January 20), were sold out within hours. According to the IRCTC ticket booking portal, tickets for train number 27575 Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train are fully booked on its first day of commercial service i.e. January 23, with the First AC waitlisted for the next seven days. 

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket price

The Howrah-Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express comprises 16 coaches, with three classes of travel: Third AC, Second AC and First AC. The fare for Third AC on the route is Rs 2,435, while Second AC is priced at Rs 3,145 and First AC at Rs 3,855.

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: Timings

Train number 27575, the Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper, will depart from Howrah at 18:20 hrs and arrive at Kamakhya at 08:20 hrs the following day. The journey time for the entire route will be around 14 hours.

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Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper stops

During its journey between Howrah and Kamakhya, this new Vande Bharat Sleeper train will halt at 13 stations. These are: Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Katwa, Azimganj, New Farakka, Malda Town, Aluabari Road, New Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Road, New Cooch Behar, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon and Rangiya.

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train: check station-wise ticket price

Howrah Bandel 1010 1305 1600
Howrah Nabadwip Dham 1010 1305 1600
Howrah Katwa 1010 1305 1600
Howrah Azimganj 1010 1305 1600
Howrah New Farakka 1010 1305 1600
Howrah Malda Town 1010 1305 1600
Howrah Aluabari Road 1285 1655 2030
Howrah New Jalpaiguri 1425 1840 2255
Howrah Jalpaiguri Road 1510 1950 2390
Howrah New Cooch Behar 1740 2250 2755
Howrah New Alipurduar 1790 2310 2830
Howrah New Bongaigaon 2060 2660 3260
Howrah Rangiya 2335 3015 3695
Howrah Kamakhya 2435 3145 3855

Source: IRCTC | Fares shown are for journeys originating from Howrah across all three AC classes available on Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

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Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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