Delhi to Varanasi train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
22416 New Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
New Delhi 15:00 → Varanasi 23:05
8 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
8 h 5 min · Runs Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Other trains
- 12302 New Delhi Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Gaya) · 8 h 40 min
- 12306 New Delhi Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Patna) · 8 h 40 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| AC chair car | ₹1,430–1,535 |
| Executive chair car | ₹2,860–3,085 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.
Special trains this season
- 04184 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Prayagraj Jn Weekly Festival Special · notice
- 04210 Delhi-Varanasi Reserved Festival Special · notice
- 04214 Anand Vihar Terminal-Ayodhya Cantt Bi-Weekly Festival Special · notice