Kolkata to Varanasi train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
Trains from Kolkata itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Howrah (HWH), about 4 km away in a straight line.
Trains from Varanasi itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU), about 20 km away in a straight line.
12301 Howrah New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
Howrah 16:50 → Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay 00:40 (+1 day)
7 h 50 min · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
7 h 50 min · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Other trains
- 12313 Sealdah New Delhi Rajdhani Express · 8 h 20 min
- 12357 Kolkata Amritsar Durgiana Express · 8 h 45 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| AC 3-tier | ₹1,195–1,295 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹1,660–1,795 |
| First AC | ₹2,760–3,005 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.