Howrah Junction Layover & Transfer Guide
Kolkata, West Bengal • 23 Operating Platforms
India's oldest and largest railway station complex with 23 platforms split across Terminal 1 (Eastern Railway) and Terminal 2 (South Eastern Railway). Connected to Kolkata city via the iconic Howrah Bridge and the new underwater Green Line Metro.
Station Entrances & Exit Portals
Major Indian junctions have completely different access roads on either side. Avoid taxi drop-offs on the wrong side.
Handles Eastern Railway mainline trains towards Delhi, Patna, and Varanasi.
Handles South Eastern Railway trains towards Mumbai, Chennai, and Puri.
City Terminal Transfer Navigator
Catching your next train from another terminal in Kolkata? Here is your exact transit route:
Sealdah Railway Station (SDAH) • 5 km
Green Line Underwater Metro (Howrah → Sealdah) • ~12 mins (₹20)
Nearest Metro Station: Howrah Metro directly underneath railway concourse
Layover Facilities & Cloakroom Rules
Essential station services verified against Indian Railways guidelines.
- • Location: Near Platform 17 (New Complex) and Platform 8 (Old Complex)
- • Rate: ₹30 per luggage item per 24 hours
- • Mandatory Rule: Mandatory lock and key.
- • Lounge: Active on Old Complex near Platform 8 and New Complex concourse (~₹180/hr)
- • Includes: High speed Wi-Fi, Buffet, Shower facility, Charging hubs
- • Night Safety: Spacious AC waiting hall in New Complex.
AC dormitories and private rooms are available at Howrah Junction for travelers holding a confirmed or RAC PNR ticket.
Book Retiring Room on IRCTC- • Authentic Bengali sweets (Misti Doi, Sandesh)
- • Jan Aahaar
- • Haldiram Food Court
- • Seat delivery available via IRCTC eCatering / Swiggy on platform
Connecting Corridors via Howrah Junction
Key cross-country routes that change trains at HWH:
Howrah ↔ Delhi Trunk
Key Trains: Howrah Rajdhani (12301), Poorva Express (12303)
Howrah ↔ Mumbai Corridor
Key Trains: Gitanjali Express (12860), Howrah Mumbai Mail (12810)