Best Trains: Varanasi to Delhi
Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 5 flagship trains.
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Official railway timetables • Sleep & punctuality scored live
Route Fare Spectrum (Varanasi ➔ Delhi)
Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs
Shiv Ganga Express
#12559Best Overall: Hotel-Saver Overnight Journey
Why We Recommend This Train:
Key Decision Alternatives & Trade-Offs
Sampoorna Kranti Express
Save 8% on AC with 3-Tier Economy (3E)
- Budget AC Champion: Features 3-Tier Economy (3E) at ₹1145 (official 8% base discount vs regular 3A).
- Zero hotel expense: Board in the evening, sleep overnight, and eliminate a ₹2,000–₹3,500 hotel bill.
Vande Bharat Express
Saves 2h 15m in transit, but arrives near midnight
Leaves conveniently in the afternoon (3:00 PM), but arrives in New Delhi late at night (11:00 PM) — requiring late-night city transport and still incurring a full hotel night at your destination.
Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express
The Best Plan B: Reliable operational alternative
- Dependable seat allotment: Large general quota allocation from originating station.
- Civilized morning arrival: Departs 10:20 PM and reaches destination at 7:40 AM (the next morning), saving an overnight hotel bill.
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.
Which Station Should You Pick in Varanasi & Delhi?
📍Boarding 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
🏁Arriving 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