12863 Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express timetable
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) runs from Howrah (HWH) to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). The full journey covers 1,942 km and takes 32 h 15 min. The train runs daily.
Timetable checked on 17 October 2026.
Stops and timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day | Stop time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah (HWH) | Starts here | 22:45 | 1 | — | 0 km |
| Mecheda (MCA) | 23:41 | 23:43 | 1 | 2 min | 58 km |
| Kharagpur Junction (KGP) | 00:30 | 00:35 | 2 | 5 min | 115 km |
| Balasore (BLS) | 01:55 | 02:00 | 2 | 5 min | 231 km |
| Bhadrak (BHC) | 02:35 | 02:37 | 2 | 2 min | 293 km |
| Jajpur Keonjhar Road (JJKR) | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2 | 2 min | 337 km |
| Cuttack Junction (CTC) | 04:30 | 04:35 | 2 | 5 min | 409 km |
| Bhubaneswar (BBS) | 05:10 | 05:15 | 2 | 5 min | 437 km |
| Khurda Road Junction (KUR) | 05:30 | 05:40 | 2 | 10 min | 456 km |
| Balugaon (BALU) | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2 | 2 min | 527 km |
| Brahmapur (BAM) | 07:20 | 07:30 | 2 | 10 min | 603 km |
| Palasa (PSA) | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2 | 2 min | 677 km |
| Srikakulam Road (CHE) | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 | 2 min | 750 km |
| Vizianagaram (VZM) | 10:55 | 11:00 | 2 | 5 min | 820 km |
| Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) | 12:10 | 12:30 | 2 | 20 min | 881 km |
| Samalkot Junction (SLO) | 14:24 | 14:25 | 2 | 1 min | 1032 km |
| Rajahmundry (RJY) | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2 | 2 min | 1082 km |
| Tadepalligudem (TDD) | 16:14 | 16:15 | 2 | 1 min | 1123 km |
| Eluru (EE) | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2 | 2 min | 1171 km |
| Vijayawada Junction (BZA) | 18:10 | 18:20 | 2 | 10 min | 1231 km |
| Tenali Junction (TEL) | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2 | 2 min | 1262 km |
| Bapatla (BPP) | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2 | 2 min | 1305 km |
| Chirala (CLX) | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 | 2 min | 1320 km |
| Ongole (OGL) | 20:28 | 20:30 | 2 | 2 min | 1369 km |
| Nellore (NLR) | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 | 2 min | 1486 km |
| Renigunta Junction (RU) | 00:10 | 00:20 | 3 | 10 min | 1608 km |
| Tirupati (TPTY) | 00:45 | 00:50 | 3 | 5 min | 1617 km |
| Katpadi Junction (KPD) | 02:45 | 02:50 | 3 | 5 min | 1722 km |
| Jolarpettai Junction (JTJ) | 04:08 | 04:10 | 3 | 2 min | 1807 km |
| Kuppam (KPN) | 04:47 | 04:48 | 3 | 1 min | 1847 km |
| Bangarapet (BWT) | 05:13 | 05:15 | 3 | 2 min | 1881 km |
| Krishnarajapuram (KJM) | 05:53 | 05:55 | 3 | 2 min | 1938 km |
| SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) | 07:00 | Ends here | 3 | — | 1942 km |
About Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) runs from Howrah (HWH) to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). The full journey covers 1,942 km and takes 32 h 15 min. The train runs daily.
- Leaves from
- 22:45Howrah · Day 1
- Reaches
- 07:00SMVT Bengaluru · Day 3
- Total travel time
- 32 h 15 min
- Total distance
- 1,942 km
- Runs on
- DailyFrom the first station
- Stops in between
- 3133 stations including the first and last
- Travel classes
- First AC (1A) · Second AC (2A) · Third AC (3A) · Sleeper (SL) · General (GN)
- On this train
- No pantry car · No catering service · LHB coaches
Some stops on this route
In travel order. Tap a station to see its live board.
Questions about train 12863
Where does train 12863 start and end?
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) starts from Howrah (HWH) and ends at SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). The timetable above lists the stations in travel order.
What are the departure and arrival times of train 12863?
It leaves Howrah (HWH) at 22:45 on Day 1. It reaches SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) at 07:00 on Day 3.
Which days does train 12863 run?
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) runs daily, from Monday to Sunday from Howrah (HWH). These are departure days from the first station. If you board later in the route, check the day shown at your station.
How long is the full journey on train 12863?
The scheduled travel time from Howrah (HWH) to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) is 32 h 15 min. For a shorter journey, open Time between stations and select where you will board and get down.
How far does train 12863 travel?
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) covers 1,942 km from Howrah (HWH) to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). The distance beside each station in the timetable is counted from the first station.
How many stops does train 12863 have?
Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) has 31 stops between its first and last stations. The timetable has 33 stopping stations in total, including Howrah (HWH) and SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). Passing stations are not included in this count.
Which classes are available on train 12863?
The timetable lists First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper (SL) and General (GN) for Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863). Use Check train fares below to check the fare for your stations and travel class.
Which platform is listed for train 12863?
The timetable lists platform 23 at Howrah (HWH) and platform 4 at SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB). Check the station display or announcement for the platform on your travel day.
Is food service listed for train 12863?
The timetable lists Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863) without a pantry car. Catering service is not listed for this train.
What type of coaches does train 12863 use?
The timetable lists LHB coaches for Howrah - Smvt Bengaluru SF Express (12863).
What do Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 mean?
Day 1 is the day the train leaves its first station. Day 2 is the next day, and Day 3 is the day after that. Check both the time and the day at your boarding station, especially for departures after midnight.
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