The 27575 Vande Bharat Sleeper is the Howrah to Kamakhya service of India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train, and 27576 is its return journey from Kamakhya to Howrah. This page lists the route, stoppages and timings for both directions.
This is India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train, a fully air-conditioned overnight service that links Howrah (Kolkata) in West Bengal with Kamakhya (Guwahati) in Assam. It runs six days a week in each direction and covers the journey in about 14 hours.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Train numbers | 27575 (Howrah to Kamakhya) and 27576 (Kamakhya to Howrah) |
| Stations | Howrah Junction (HWH) and Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) |
| Travel time | About 14 hours, overnight |
| Distance | About 970 km (sources show 966 to 971 km) |
| Running days | 27575 runs every day except Thursday. 27576 runs every day except Wednesday. |
| Classes | AC First (1A), AC 2-tier (2A) and AC 3-tier (3A) |
| Coaches | 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper rake built by BEML |
| 27575 / Howrah – Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express 13 Halts Route | ||||||||||||
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| # | Trk | Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departure | Halt | Day# | Km | Speed | Elev | Zone | Address |
| 1 | /==/ | HWH | Howrah Jn | 18:20 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 12m | ER | Dist – Howrah, West Bengal | ||
| 2 | /==/ | BDC | Bandel Jn | 18:56 | 18:58 | 2m | 1 | 39.5 | 104 | 26m | ER | Dist – Hooghly, West Bengal |
| 3 | /==/ | NDAE | Nabadwip Dham | 19:36 | 19:38 | 2m | 1 | 105.1 | 95 | ER | Dist – Nadia, West Bengal | |
| 4 | /==/ | KWAE | Katwa Jn | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2m | 1 | 144.5 | 97 | ER | Dist – Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal | |
| 5 | /==/ | AZ | Azimganj Jn | 20:50 | 20:55 | 5m | 1 | 217.4 | 90 | 25m | ER | District: Murshidabad. Pin: 742104., West Bengal |
| 6 | /==/ | NFK | New Farakka Jn | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2m | 1 | 297.1 | 35 | 30m | ER | Pincode-742212, West Bengal |
| 7 | /==/ | MLDT | Malda Town | 22:50 | 23:00 | 10m | 1 | 332.2 | 91 | 31m | ER | District – Malda, West Bengal |
| 8 | /==/ | AUB | Aluabari Road Jn | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2m | 2 | 510.4 | 85 | 66m | NFR | Dist – Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal |
| 9 | /==/ | NJP | New Jalpaiguri Jn | 01:40 | 01:50 | 10m | 2 | 567.2 | 67 | 114m | NFR | Dist – Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| 10 | /==/ | JPE | Jalpaiguri Road | 02:20 | 02:22 | 2m | 2 | 600.8 | 81 | 86m | NFR | District – Jalpaiguri. Pincode – 735121. Ph No. – 03561-256506., W… |
| 11 | /==/ | NCB | New Cooch Behar | 03:30 | 03:32 | 2m | 2 | 692.8 | 70 | 49m | NFR | District – Cooch Behar. Pincode -736179., West Bengal |
| 12 | /==/ | NOQ | New Alipurduar | 03:48 | 03:50 | 2m | 2 | 711.5 | 71 | 48m | NFR | District – Alipur Duar. Pincode – 736121., West Bengal |
| 13 | /==/ | NBQ | New Bongaigaon Jn | 05:20 | 05:22 | 2m | 2 | 818 | 74 | 60m | NFR | District – Bongaigaon. Pin – 783381., Assam |
| 14 | /==/ | RNY | Rangiya Jn | 06:50 | 06:52 | 2m | 2 | 927.1 | 28 | 58m | NFR | District – Kamrup. Pin – 781354., Assam |
| 15 | %==% | KYQ | Kamakhya Jn | 08:20 | 2 | 967.9 | – | 56m | NFR | District – Kamrup Metropolitan. Pin – 781011., Assam | ||
27575 Vande Bharat Sleeper Route and Stoppages
The train leaves Howrah in the evening, runs through West Bengal, then crosses north Bengal and western Assam before reaching Kamakhya the next morning. Reported halts between the two end stations are:
- Bandel Junction (BDC)
- Nabadwip Dham (NDAE)
- Katwa Junction (KWAE)
- Azimganj Junction (AZ)
- New Farakka Junction (NFK)
- Malda Town (MLDT)
- Aluabari Road Junction (AUB)
- New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP)
- Jalpaiguri Road (JPE)
- New Cooch Behar (NCB)
- New Alipurduar (NOQ)
- New Bongaigaon Junction (NBQ)
- Rangiya Junction (RNY)
That gives 13 intermediate halts. Some websites count origin or destination in the stop count and show 14. Station codes and the list above should be confirmed on NTES.
Because the train serves north Bengal through New Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, it is useful for passengers heading to Siliguri, Darjeeling, Dooars and Cooch Behar, as well as to Guwahati and the wider North East.
27576 Kamakhya to Howrah
The train departs Kamakhya at 6:15 PM and reaches Howrah at 8:15 AM the next day. Intermediate timings in this direction are [verify on NTES]; copy them from the official NTES schedule into a table in the same format as above.
27576 Kamakhya – Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Route |
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| # | Trk | Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Day# | Km | Speed | Elev | Zone | Address |
| 1 | %==% | KYQ | Kamakhya Jn | 18:15 | 1 | 0 | 74 | 56m | NFR | District – Kamrup Metropolitan. Pin – 781011., Assam | ||
| 2 | /==/ | RNY | Rang iy a Jn | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2m | 1 | 40.8 | 84 | 58m | NFR | District – Kamrup. Pin – 781354., Assam |
| 3 | /==/ | NBQ | New Bongaigaon Jn | 20:08 | 20:10 | 2m | 1 | 149.9 | 87 | 60m | NFR | District – Bongaigaon. Pin – 783381., Assam |
| 4 | /==/ | NOQ | New Alipurduar | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2m | 1 | 256.4 | 75 | 48m | NFR | District – Alipur Duar. Pincode – 736121., West Bengal |
| 5 | /==/ | NCB | New Cooch Behar | 21:40 | 21:42 | 2m | 1 | 275.1 | 76 | 49m | NFR | District – Cooch Behar. Pincode -736179., West Bengal |
| 6 | /==/ | JPE | Jalpaiguri Road | 22:55 | 22:57 | 2m | 1 | 367.1 | 61 | 86m | NFR | District – Jalpaiguri. Pincode – 735121. Ph No. – 03561-256506., W… |
| 7 | /==/ | NJP | New Jalpaiguri Jn | 23:30 | 23:40 | 10m | 1 | 400.6 | 81 | 114m | NFR | Dist – Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| 8 | /==/ | AUB | Aluabari Road Jn | 00:22 | 00:24 | 2m | 2 | 457.5 | 59 | 66m | NFR | Dist – Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal |
| 9 | /==/ | MLDT | Malda Town | 03:25 | 03:35 | 10m | 2 | 635.7 | 70 | 31m | ER | District – Malda, West Bengal |
| 10 | /==/ | NFK | New Farakka Jn | 04:05 | 04:07 | 2m | 2 | 670.8 | 96 | 30m | ER | Pincode-742212, West Bengal |
| 11 | /==/ | AZ | Azimganj Jn | 04:57 | 05:02 | 5m | 2 | 750.5 | 99 | 25m | ER | District: Murshidabad. Pin: 742104., West Bengal |
| 12 | /==/ | KWAE | Katwa Jn | 05:46 | 05:48 | 2m | 2 | 823.4 | 95 | ER | Dist – Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal | |
| 13 | /==/ | NDAE | Nabadwip Dham | 06:13 | 06:15 | 2m | 2 | 862.8 | 91 | ER | Dist – Nadia, West Bengal | |
| 14 | /==/ | BDC | Bandel Jn | 06:58 | 07:00 | 2m | 2 | 928.4 | 32 | 26m | ER | Dist – Hooghly, West Bengal |
| 15 | /==/ | HWH | Howrah Jn | 08:15 | 2 | 967.9 | – | 12m | ER | Dist – Howrah, West Bengal | ||
Running days
- 27575 (Howrah to Kamakhya): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No service on Thursday.
- 27576 (Kamakhya to Howrah): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No service on Wednesday.
Timings and running days can change after a timetable revision, so check NTES before the day you travel.
Coach Types and Fares
The Vande Bharat Sleeper is an all-AC train with three classes:
- AC First (1A): the highest class, with the most space and privacy.
- AC 2-tier (2A): berths arranged in bays of four, with curtains.
- AC 3-tier (3A): the most affordable class, with three berths on each side of the aisle.
The rake has 16 coaches and is built by BEML.
Sample fares
One source reports these one-way fares per class. Treat them as indicative, because fare sources for this train showed differences, and fares can include or exclude GST and other charges. [verify on IRCTC]
| Journey | 1A | 2A | 3A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah to Malda Town (minimum fare) | ₹1,600 | ₹1,305 | ₹1,010 |
| Howrah to New Jalpaiguri | ₹2,255 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,425 |
| Howrah to New Cooch Behar | ₹2,755 | ₹2,250 | ₹1,740 |
| Howrah to Rangiya | ₹3,695 | ₹3,015 | ₹2,335 |
| Howrah to Kamakhya | ₹3,855 | ₹3,145 | ₹2,435 |
The reverse direction from Kamakhya is reported at the same fare for the full journey. The fare is reported to have a minimum charge for trips of up to about 400 km, which is why short journeys cost the same. These fares are higher than regular express trains and are set to match the premium service. Confirm the final fare on IRCTC when you book.
How to Book
- Open the official IRCTC website or app and search for Howrah (HWH) to Kamakhya (KYQ), or the reverse, and pick the journey date.
- Select the Vande Bharat Sleeper from the results and choose your class (1A, 2A or 3A).
- Enter passenger details and pay through IRCTC. Tickets can also be booked at authorised booking counters.
- After booking, use the PNR number to check your status. See our PNR status guide if you have a waitlisted or RAC ticket.
The booking window and rules are set by Indian Railways and can change, so check IRCTC for the current advance booking period. For a general look at the train series, read our Vande Bharat Express guide.
FAQs
What is the departure time of the Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper?
Train 27575 leaves Howrah Junction at 6:20 PM. Train 27576 leaves Kamakhya Junction at 6:15 PM.
When does it reach the destination?
27575 reaches Kamakhya at 8:20 AM the next morning, and 27576 reaches Howrah at 8:15 AM the next morning.
How long does the journey take?
About 14 hours in each direction.
On which days does the train run?
It runs six days a week in each direction. 27575 does not run on Thursday and 27576 does not run on Wednesday.
How many stops does it make?
It makes 13 intermediate halts between Howrah and Kamakhya, according to the fare and station lists we checked. Some sites show 14 because of a different counting method. Confirm on NTES.
Which classes are available?
AC First (1A), AC 2-tier (2A) and AC 3-tier (3A). There are no non-AC or chair car classes.
How much is a ticket from Howrah to Kamakhya?
One source lists ₹3,855 for 1A, ₹3,145 for 2A and ₹2,435 for 3A for the full journey. Check IRCTC for the exact current fare.
Is this India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train?
Yes. The Howrah-Kamakhya service is described as the first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat series, built for overnight travel.