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Reverse: Varanasi ➔ Agra

Best Trains: Agra to Varanasi

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 1 flagship trains.

Fastest Run7h
Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~7h Sleep
Recommended StationsAGC ➔ BNRS
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Route Fare Spectrum (Agra ➔ Varanasi)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates
Chair Car (CC)Daytime
₹925
VANDE BHARAT EXP
#1 Recommended Pick
VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

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Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

6:00 AM
AGRA CANTT JN
(AGC)
7h
☀️ Daytime
1:00 PM
BANARAS
(BNRS)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 7h, arriving safely before nighttime (1:00 PM).
Originating train: Starts from AGRA CANTT JN (AGC), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Reserved fares starting at ₹925.
Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.
Classes:
ECCC
Ticket Fares:
CC: ₹925EC: ₹1680
Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Please Note: HelpAdda recommendations are based on official scheduled timetables, travel ergonomics, and track priority. Train timings and running days are subject to Indian Railways operational revisions. Always confirm live seat availability and current running status on IRCTC or NTES before booking.

Station Navigation Advice

Which Station Should You Pick in Agra & Varanasi?

📍Boarding in Agra

  • Agra Cantt (AGC)Major Terminal

    Primary tourist station for Taj Mahal, stops all Rajdhanis & Gatimaan

  • Agra Fort (AF)Major Terminal

    Historic terminal adjacent to Agra Fort, serving East & Rajasthan trains

🏁Arriving in Varanasi

  • Varanasi Junction (Cantonment) (BSB)Major Terminal

    Main central station in heart of the city

  • Banaras (formerly Manduadih) (BSBS)Major Terminal

    Modern terminal, very clean, near BHU

  • Banaras (BNRS)Major Terminal

    Modern terminal, very clean, near BHU (official IRCTC code BNRS)

  • Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn (Mughalsarai) (DDU)Major Terminal

    Major junction 16km from Varanasi, 24/7 train stop

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