About 20817/ 20818 Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Sambalpur City)
The Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (20817/20818) via Sambalpur City. It is one of the premier trains connecting the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, with the national capital, New Delhi. Operated by the East Coast Railway zone. This train offers passengers a luxurious and fast travel experience with the comfort and service quality expected of the Rajdhani Express series. It plays a vital role in linking western Odisha and northern India. Making long-distance travel both swift and convenient.
Train number 20817 Rajdhani Express runs from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi, while 20818 operates in the reverse direction. Covering a distance of approximately 1,900 kilometers. The train passes through key stations such as Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda, Bilaspur, Bhopal, and Agra Cantt, before reaching New Delhi. The total journey time is around 28 to 30 hours. It depending on the schedule and direction.
This fully air-conditioned train provides First AC, Second AC, and Third AC coaches. It offering top-notch comfort and services such as bedding, onboard catering, and clean coaches. Passengers appreciate its punctuality, hygienic environment, and seamless onboard experience. Being a Rajdhani Express, it maintains a high average speed with minimal halts, ensuring a premium travel experience.
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The 20817/20818 Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Sambalpur City) is an excellent choice for travelers seeking a fast, reliable, and comfortable journey between Odisha and Delhi with premium onboard amenities.
Highlights of Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Rajdhani Express
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 27h 30m |
| Halts: | 12 |
| Distance: | 1914 km |
| Avg Speed: | 70 km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Excellent |
| Punctuality: | Good |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Excellent |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
20817/Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Sambalpur City) BBS/ Bhubaneswar – NDLS/New Delhi Route, Schedule & Time Table–
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Distance (Km.) | Halt Time | Day |
| BHUBANESWAR(BBS) | 07:10 | 0 | 1 | ||
| CUTTACK(CTC) | 07:40 | 07:42 | 28 | 00:02 | 1 |
| ANGUL(ANGL) | 09:35 | 09:37 | 144 | 00:02 | 1 |
| SAMBALPUR CITY(SBPY) | 11:58 | 12:00 | 294 | 00:02 | 1 |
| JHARSUGUDA JN(JSG) | 13:08 | 13:10 | 339 | 00:02 | 1 |
| ROURKELA(ROU) | 14:30 | 14:55 | 441 | 00:25 | 1 |
| CHAKRADHARPUR(CKP) | 16:18 | 16:20 | 540 | 00:02 | 1 |
| ANARA(ANR) | 19:00 | 19:02 | 684 | 00:02 | 1 |
| NSC BOSE J GOMO(GMO) | 20:33 | 20:38 | 750 | 00:05 | 1 |
| KODERMA(KQR) | 21:36 | 21:38 | 844 | 00:02 | 1 |
| GAYA JN(GAYA) | 23:03 | 23:06 | 920 | 00:03 | 1 |
| MUGHAL SARAI JN(MGS) | 01:17 | 01:27 | 1123 | 00:10 | 2 |
| KANPUR CENTRAL(CNB) | 05:20 | 05:28 | 1467 | 00:08 | 2 |
| NEW DELHI(NDLS) | 10:40 | 1914 | 2 |
20818/New Delhi – Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express (via Sambalpur City) NDLS/New Delhi – BBS/Bhubaneswar Route, Schedule & Time Table–
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Distance (Km.) | Halt Time | Day |
| NEW DELHI(NDLS) | 17:05 | 0 | 1 | ||
| KANPUR CENTRAL(CNB) | 21:45 | 21:50 | 448 | 00:05 | 1 |
| MUGHAL SARAI JN(MGS) | 01:55 | 02:05 | 791 | 00:10 | 2 |
| GAYA JN(GAYA) | 03:58 | 04:01 | 995 | 00:03 | 2 |
| KODERMA(KQR) | 05:19 | 05:21 | 1071 | 00:02 | 2 |
| NSC BOSE J GOMO(GMO) | 07:00 | 07:05 | 1164 | 00:05 | 2 |
| ANARA(ANR) | 07:58 | 08:00 | 1231 | 00:02 | 2 |
| CHAKRADHARPUR(CKP) | 10:35 | 10:37 | 1375 | 00:02 | 2 |
| ROURKELA(ROU) | 12:00 | 12:25 | 1474 | 00:25 | 2 |
| JHARSUGUDA JN(JSG) | 14:28 | 14:30 | 1575 | 00:02 | 2 |
| SAMBALPUR CITY(SBPY) | 15:15 | 15:17 | 1620 | 00:02 | 2 |
| ANGUL(ANGL) | 17:20 | 17:22 | 1771 | 00:02 | 2 |
| CUTTACK(CTC) | 19:45 | 19:47 | 1887 | 00:02 | 2 |
| BHUBANESWAR(BBS) | 20:35 | 1914 | 2 |