Curated Corridor Intelligence
Reverse: Varanasi βž” Meerut

Best Trains: Meerut to Varanasi

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

Fastest Run11h 50m
Overnight Hotel SaverπŸŒ™ ~11h Sleep
Recommended StationsMTC βž” BSB
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Route Fare Spectrum (Meerut βž” Varanasi)

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Chair Car (CC)Daytime
β‚Ή1065
VANDE BHARAT EXP
#1 Recommended Pick
VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

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Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

6:35 AM
MEERUT CITY
(MTC)
11h 50m
β˜€οΈ Daytime
6:25 PM
VARANASI
(BSB)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 11h 50m, arriving safely before nighttime (6:25 PM).
Originating train: Starts from MEERUT CITY (MTC), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.
Reserved fares starting at β‚Ή1065.
Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.
Classes:
CC
Ticket Fares:
CC: β‚Ή1065
Runs Mon, Wed, 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 Meerut & Varanasi?

πŸ“Boarding in Meerut

  • Meerut City (MTC)Major Terminal

    Western UP industrial city terminal with Vande Bharat to Varanasi & Lucknow

🏁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