The average train between Howrah and Arakku takes 22h 27m and the fastest train takes 17h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Howrah to Arakku. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Howrah and Arakku. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Arakku at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Vizianagram Jn and take an average of 22h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Arakku. However, there are services departing from Howrah station and arriving at Arakku station via Vizianagram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
Howrah to Arakku train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Arakku train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Araku station.
The distance between Howrah and Arakku is 738.4 km. The road distance is 958 km.
You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Araku via Vizianagram Jn and Kottavalasa in around 16h 49m.