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Curated Corridor Intelligence
Reverse: Varanasi ➔ Delhi

Best Trains: Delhi to Varanasi

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 7 flagship trains.

Fastest Run8h
Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~8h Sleep
Recommended StationsNDLS ➔ BSB
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Route Fare Spectrum (Delhi ➔ Varanasi)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates
Sleeper (SL)Budget
₹430
Sikkim Mahananda Express
Economy AC (3E)-8% Base
₹1125
Shiv Ganga Express
2-Tier AC (2A)Spacious
₹1720
Sikkim Mahananda Express
Chair Car (CC)Daytime
₹1050
Vande Bharat Express
#1 Recommended Pick
SUPERFAST

Shiv Ganga Express

#12560

Best Overall: Hotel-Saver Overnight Journey

8:05 PM
New Delhi
(NDLS)
10h 05m
🌙 Overnight
6:10 AMNext Day
Banaras
(BSBS)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Zero hotel expense: Departs 8:05 PM and arrives 6:10 AM (the next morning), preserving your entire working day.
Originating train: Starts from New Delhi (NDLS), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Smart Fare Value: Offers 3-Tier Economy (3E) at ₹1125 (8% cheaper base fare than regular 3A).
Classes:
1A2A3A3ESL
Ticket Fares:
SL: ₹4453E: ₹11253A: ₹12152A: ₹17351A: ₹2935
Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Key Decision Alternatives & Trade-Offs

⚡ Fastest Daytime Alternative#22436

Vande Bharat Express

Saves 2h 05m in transit, but requires a crack-of-dawn start

6:00 AMNDLS
⚡ 8h
2:00 PMBSB

Fastest run (8h), reaching by 2:00 PM. However, it requires waking up before 5:00 AM for a 6:00 AM departure and consumes your morning working hours.

From ₹1050
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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 Delhi & Varanasi?

📍Boarding in Delhi

  • New Delhi (NDLS)Major Terminal

    Central, connected to Airport Express Metro

  • Old Delhi (DLI)Major Terminal

    Historic terminal, connected to Yellow Line Metro

  • Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)Major Terminal

    South Delhi, connected to Pink Line Metro

  • Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)Major Terminal

    East Delhi, major hub for East-bound trains

  • Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)

    West Delhi, hubs Rajasthan & Gujarat trains

  • Delhi Cantt (DEC)

    South-West Delhi, major Vande Bharat stop

🏁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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