Howrah to Bardhaman Chord Line Local Train Time Table
The Bardhaman chord line leaves Howrah via Bally–Dankuni–Kamarkundu and joins the main line at Masagram. It is the popular route for reaching Bardhaman quickly while skipping the dense suburban belt — taking 20–30 minutes less than the main line.
🕒 Last verified: 29 September, 2026📏 95 km⏱️ About 2 hours🚉 Eastern Railway
At a glance: Howrah → Bardhaman
| First train (from Howrah) | 05:00 |
|---|---|
| Last train (from Howrah) | 20:40 |
| First train (from Bardhaman) | 05:05 |
| Last train (from Bardhaman) | 21:10 |
| Frequency | About every 45–60 minutes |
| Journey time | About 2 hours (95 km) |
Important stations
📍 Bally📍 Dankuni📍 Kamarkundu📍 Masagram
⬆️ Howrah to Bardhaman
| Train | Departs | Key station times | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardhaman Chord Local | 05:10 | Dankuni 05:28Kamarkundu 05:52Masagram 06:25 | 07:10 |
| Bardhaman Chord LocalBusy morning local | 06:25 | Dankuni 06:43Kamarkundu 07:07Masagram 07:40 | 08:25 |
| Bardhaman Chord Local | 08:30 | Dankuni 08:48Kamarkundu 09:12Masagram 09:45 | 10:30 |
| Bardhaman Chord LocalMidday local | 12:40 | Dankuni 12:58Kamarkundu 13:22Masagram 13:55 | 14:40 |
| Bardhaman Chord Local | 17:50 | Dankuni 18:08Kamarkundu 18:32Masagram 19:05 | 19:50 |
| Bardhaman Chord LocalLast local of the day | 20:40 | Dankuni 20:58Kamarkundu 21:22Masagram 21:55 | 22:40 |
⬇️ Bardhaman to Howrah
| Train | Departs | Key station times | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah Chord Local | 05:05 | Masagram 05:35Kamarkundu 06:08Dankuni 06:35 | 07:05 |
| Howrah Chord Local | 06:10 | Masagram 06:40Kamarkundu 07:13Dankuni 07:40 | 08:10 |
| Howrah Chord Local | 09:15 | Masagram 09:45Kamarkundu 10:18Dankuni 10:45 | 11:15 |
| Howrah Chord Local | 14:30 | Masagram 15:00Kamarkundu 15:33Dankuni 16:00 | 16:30 |
| Howrah Chord LocalBusy evening local | 17:20 | Masagram 17:50Kamarkundu 18:23Dankuni 18:50 | 19:20 |
| Howrah Chord LocalLast local of the day | 21:10 | Masagram 21:40Kamarkundu 22:13Dankuni 22:40 | 23:10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the chord line faster than the main line?
Yes, the chord line is shorter too (about 95 km) and skips dense suburban stations like Serampore–Chandannagar, so it reaches Bardhaman in about 2 hours.
Do chord line trains run via Dankuni?
Yes, leaving Howrah they run via Bally, Dankuni, Kamarkundu and Masagram to Bardhaman. Dankuni is an important junction on this line.
How many locals run on the chord line?
Fewer than on the main line — about 25–30 locals run through the day, averaging every 45 minutes to 1 hour.