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The highest existing fare on Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya Junction) route – in Saraighat Express – is Rs 1,410 (3AC), Rs 1,985 (2AC) and Rs 3,320 (1AC).

Railways finalises fare of first Vande Bharat sleeper train, 3AC Howrah-Guwahati ticket to cost Rs 2,299

January 13, 2026 5:24 am

Railways officials said that for the 958-km Howrah-Kamakhya route, a passenger would have to shell out Rs 2,970 for second AC and Rs 3,640 for first AC.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train fare chart (Image: Ashwini Vaishnaw/X)

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fare: How much it will cost from Howrah/Kamakhya to Malda, NJP

January 12, 2026 8:02 pm

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fare chart: The new orange-and-grey premium train will cover the 958-km journey in around 14 hours, reducing travel time by nearly six hours.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train lower berth ticket reservation rules (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Lower berth booking rules in Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: All you need to know

January 12, 2026 4:07 pm

Indian Railways Lower Berth Train Ticket Booking Rules: In reserved coaches, sleeping accommodation is available from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, while seating accommodation is provided for passengers during the remaining hours of the day.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin commercial journey soon. (Image generated using AI)

Planning a trip on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Here's how much luggage you can carry

January 12, 2026 3:33 pm

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Route List, Luggage Limit: With the start of commercial operations of Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper, passengers will be able to travel to their destinations on this new train, which is also expected to give a boost to tourism in the Northeast.

The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train service will run six days a week.

Howrah to Guwahati: Here's how India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train could transform travel experience

January 12, 2026 5:59 pm

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to offer more comfortable, safe and high-quality travel experience for overnight journeys.

The train can travel at a speed of 180 kmph but will only run upto 130 kmph for this service due to safety reasons.

No RAC, minimum fare equivalent to 400-km journey rate: Fare structure of Vande Bharat sleeper trains notified

January 12, 2026 6:00 pm

The price of the Vande Bharat sleeper train tickets will be slightly higher than existing premium trains like the Rajdhani Express

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train will strengthen rail connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) Vande Bharat Sleeper: Train number, stoppages, frequency, time table, ticket price

January 09, 2026 7:18 pm

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train: The Ministry of Railways has announced the detailed timetable for India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which is set to begin operations on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to offer a faster, safer and more comfortable travel experience to passengers. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run at speeds up to 130 kmph on Howrah-Guwahati route

January 09, 2026 3:16 pm

Sleeper Vande Bharat Train Route, Launch Date, Stoppages: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

The Railway Board letter further stated that the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is scheduled for the second week of January.

Passengers on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to get high-quality mill-made linen items

January 05, 2026 4:00 pm

Howrah Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Update: This is the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to be inaugurated and shall operate as a fully air-conditioned premium service with modern onboard passenger amenities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train later this month.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train to cut travel time by 3 hours

January 04, 2026 3:15 pm

Vande Bharat Sleeper train update: On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be introduced across all states.

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