Curated Corridor Intelligence

Best Trains: Patna to Varanasi

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

Fastest Run2h 25m

Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~4h Sleep

Recommended StationsPNBE ➔ DDU

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Route Fare Spectrum (Patna ➔ Varanasi)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates

Sleeper (SL)Budget

₹230

SANGHA MITRA EX

Economy AC (3E)-8% Base

₹635

RGD LTT EXP

2-Tier AC (2A)Spacious

₹935

SANGHA MITRA EX

Chair Car (CC)Daytime

₹635

VANDE BHARAT EXP

#1 Recommended Pick

VANDE BHARAT

VANDE BHARAT EXP

#22345

Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

6:05 AM

PATNA JN

(PNBE)

2h 25m

☀️ Daytime

8:30 AM

PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN

(DDU)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 2h 25m, arriving safely before nighttime (8:30 AM).

Originating train: Starts from PATNA JN (PNBE), allowing you to board comfortably 30 minutes in advance.

Reserved fares starting at ₹635.

Premium track priority tier: Given signaling clearance ahead of regular passenger and freight services.

Classes:

ECCC

Ticket Fares:

CC: ₹635EC: ₹1145

Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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💰 Best Value & AC Champion#12296

SANGHA MITRA EX

Lowest Cost-to-Comfort Ratio on Corridor

8:15 PMDNR

2h 58m

11:13 PMDDU

Affordable AC comfort: Air-conditioned berths starting at ₹675.
Civilized daylight timing at an unbeatable price per kilometer.

From ₹130

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#2 Smart Backup (If #1 is Waitlisted / Sold Out)#12393

Sampoorna Kranti Express

The Best Plan B: Budget-friendly with higher seat quota

7:25 PMRJPB

2h 57m

10:22 PMDDU

Higher ticket clearance: Features Sleeper (SL) and 3-Tier Economy (3E) coaches with 3x–4x larger seat quotas than all-AC trains.
Convenient daylight schedule: Departs 7:25 PM and arrives safely before late night (10:22 PM).

From ₹235

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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 Patna & Varanasi?

📍Boarding in Patna

Patna Junction (PNBE)Major Terminal
Main terminal in the heart of Bihar's capital
Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)Major Terminal
Modern origin terminal for Sampoorna Kranti & Rajdhani
Danapur Junction (DNR)Major Terminal
West Patna hub, bypasses city center traffic
Patliputra Junction (PPTA)Major Terminal
North-bound terminal towards North Bihar

🏁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