Shalimar to Puri Trains

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There are 30 trains running from Shalimar to Puri, covering an approximate distance of 469 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly. 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 the Shalimar to Puri train timetable, availability, fare, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.

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.

The total time taken by different trains running from Shalimar to Puri can vary based on the type of train, number of stops and various other factors. The first train leaving from Shalimar to Puri is at 00:15, while the last train is at 23:55.