Shalimar to Puri Trains

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There are 30 trains running from Shalimar to Puri covering an approximate distance of 469 kms. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly. A large number of travelers choose to reach Puri from Shalimar by train. The first train from Shalimar to Puri is SCL CBE EXPRESS (12516), departing at 00:15 from Dankuni Junction (DKAE). SMVB DURONTO EXP (12245) is the fastest among the Shalimar to Puri Trains. It departs from Howrah Junction (HWH) at 10:50 and arrives at Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 16:20, covering the distance in just 5 hrs 30 mins. The last train from Shalimar to Puri is CHENNAI MAIL (12839), departing at 23:55 from Howrah Junction (HWH). You can get detailed information about Shalimar to Puri train timetable, availability, fare, running status, coach position, and PNR on redRail.

SCL CBE EXPRESS (12516) departs every Thursday from Shalimar at 00:15 and arrives at Puri at 08:10, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 55 mins.

SHM PURI SF EXP (12887) departs every Monday from Shalimar at 20:45 and arrives at Puri at 05:10, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 25 mins.

SHM PURI SF EXP (12895) departs every Friday from Shalimar at 20:45 and arrives at Puri at 05:10, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 25 mins.

SHM PURI SF EXP (22835) departs every Wednesday from Shalimar at 20:45 and arrives at Puri at 05:10, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 25 mins.

SHM SC SUF EXP (22849) departs every Wednesday from Shalimar at 12:20 and arrives at Puri at 19:10, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 50 mins.

SHM MAS SF EXP (22825) departs every Tuesday from Shalimar at 12:20 and arrives at Puri at 18:50, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 30 mins.

KYQ PURI EXP (15644) departs every Friday from Shalimar at 23:20 and arrives at Puri at 07:30, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 10 mins.

SMVB SF AC EXP (22863) departs every Monday from Shalimar at 10:50 and arrives at Puri at 16:45, covering the entire distance in 5 hrs 55 mins.

HWH MYS EXP (22817) departs every Friday from Shalimar at 16:15 and arrives at Puri at 22:55, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 40 mins.

HWH PDY SUF EXP (12867) departs every Sunday from Shalimar at 23:25 and arrives at Puri at 06:10, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 45 mins.

SMVB HUMSAFAR (22887) departs every Tuesday from Shalimar at 12:40 and arrives at Puri at 19:05, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 25 mins.

TPTY HUMSAFR EX (20889) departs every Saturday from Shalimar at 12:40 and arrives at Puri at 18:50, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 10 mins.

Santragachi - Puri Special Fare SF Special (02837) departs every Friday from Shalimar at 20:35 and arrives at Puri at 04:30, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 55 mins.

SRC TPTY SF EXP (22855) departs every Sunday from Shalimar at 14:55 and arrives at Puri at 21:30, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 35 mins.

SCL TVC EXPRESS (12508) departs every Saturday from Shalimar at 00:15 and arrives at Puri at 08:05, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 50 mins.

ANGA EXPRESS (12254) departs every Wednesday from Shalimar at 22:43 and arrives at Puri at 06:10, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 27 mins.

GHY SC EXPRESS (12514) departs every Friday from Shalimar at 00:15 and arrives at Puri at 08:10, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 55 mins.

NTSK SMVB EXP (22502) departs every Sunday from Shalimar at 00:15 and arrives at Puri at 08:10, covering the entire distance in 7 hrs 55 mins.

DHAULI EXP (12821) departs daily from Shalimar at 09:15 and arrives at Puri at 18:00, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 45 mins.

COROMANDAL EXP (12841) departs daily from Shalimar at 15:20 and arrives at Puri at 22:15, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 55 mins.

HWH PURI SF EXP (12837) departs daily from Shalimar at 22:40 and arrives at Puri at 07:10, covering the entire distance in 8 hrs 30 mins.

CHENNAI MAIL (12839) departs daily from Shalimar at 23:55 and arrives at Puri at 06:50, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 55 mins.

BBS JANSHATABDI (12073) departs daily from Shalimar at 13:25 and arrives at Puri at 20:00, covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 35 mins.

The boarding stations for all Shalimar to Puri trains are - Santragachi Junction (SRC), Dankuni Junction (DKAE), Shalimar Kolkata (SHM), Howrah Junction (HWH)

Deboarding stations at Puri - Khurda Road Junction (KUR), Bhubaneswar (BBS), Puri (PURI)

The railway station in Shibpur, Howrah is called the Shalimar railway station. This station used to be a small one and was later developed into a larger one to deal with the overcrowding at the Howrah station. The station has three platforms and several tracks. The development of Shalimar railway station has eased the crowd at the Howrah station to some extent.

Puri is a coastal city in Odisha, known for the ancient Jagannath Temple.  The Sea Beach in the city is a popular evening getaway where the famous Puri Beach Festival is held. It is a wonderful beach to watch the sunrise and sunset. Apart from the beach and the temple, there are other such places where you can spend time to understand the heritage and culture of this holy city. 

Best Places to Visit in Puri

Apart from the Shri Jagannath Temple, there are other important temples, beaches, and some lovely places. 

• Astaranga Beach

• Chilika Lake

• Gundicha Temple

• Narendra Tank

• Sudarshan Crafts Museum

• Swargadwar Sea Beach

Best Time to Visit Puri

The best time to visit Puri would be either in June for the Rath Yatra or the winter season for better weather conditions. 

Major Railway Stations

Puri railway station is part of the ECoR Zone.  It is a large terminal station to facilitate smooth transit of trains through it. Some nearby stations to Puri are as follows:

• Malatipatpur (MLT)

• Janakadaipur (JKDP)

• Bir Purushottampur (BRST)

• Sakhi Gopal (SIL)

How to Reach Puri?

Puri is mainly accessible by trains, buses, and cabs. 

• The nearest airport to Puri is 60 km away in Bhubaneshwar.

• The good road connectivity to Puri allows regular bus services from other cities and neighbouring states. 

• National Highways connect Puri to the neighbouring states and also from Cuttack, Bhubaneshwar, etc. 

Best Ways to Reach Shalimar Railway Station

Shalimar railway station is located near the Hooghly River.    

By Bus

Intercity buses arrive at the Howrah bus stand, which is 7 km away from the Shalimar station. You can take a rickshaw or cab to reach the station. 

By Flight

The Kolkata airport is around 35 km from the Shalimar railway station.  

By Cab

Cabs are a popular option in Kolkata for local transportation. They are quicker than the buses so you can reach the station on time. 

Best Ways to Reach Puri Railway Station

Puri railway station is located close to the coast, but it is reachable from other parts of the city by cabs, buses and rickshaws.  

By Bus

Puri railway station is close to the city bus stand where intercity buses arrive.  

By Flight

Cabs are the fastest way to the Puri railway station from Bhubaneshwar airport.   

By Cab

Cab services are available from different parts of the city. You can rely on them to get to the station on time.   

Places to Stay in Puri

Hotels are available near the temple, beach, railway station, etc. Hotels such as Namastey Puri, Stay Home Sri Niwas, VIbrance, etc., are some good options for staying close to the Puri railway station. Other than hotels, apartments, homestays and guesthouses are also preferred in Puri. 

Puri Vande Bharat Express and Shatabdi Express are the best options for travelling from Shalimar to Puri. There is also the Shalimar Puri Express, which is a direct route. You can check further details about the journey, such as the travel duration, seat availability, ticket rates, etc., on the redRail portal.