Curated Corridor Intelligence

Best Trains: Varanasi to Patna

Evaluating schedule convenience, track priority, and sleep ergonomics across 9 flagship trains.

Fastest Run2h 15m

Overnight Hotel Saver🌙 ~2h Sleep

Recommended StationsDDU ➔ DNR

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Route Fare Spectrum (Varanasi ➔ Patna)

Lowest starting rates on this corridor based on distance slabs

Statutory non-flexi rates

Sleeper (SL)Budget

₹200

Sikkim Mahananda Express

Economy AC (3E)-8% Base

₹630

LTT RAJGIR EXP

2-Tier AC (2A)Spacious

₹895

Sikkim Mahananda Express

Chair Car (CC)Daytime

₹650

VANDE BHARAT EXP

#1 Recommended Pick

RAJDHANI

LTT RAJGIR EXP

#13202

Best Overall: Fastest High-Speed Day Transit

7:15 PM

PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN

(DDU)

3h 25m

☀️ Daytime

10:40 PM

DANAPUR

(DNR)

Why We Recommend This Train:

Fastest transit: Reaches destination in 3h 25m, arriving safely before nighttime (10:40 PM).

Smart Fare Value: Offers 3-Tier Economy (3E) at ₹630 (8% cheaper base fare than regular 3A).

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

Classes:

1A2A3A3ESL

Ticket Fares:

SL: ₹2303E: ₹6303A: ₹6752A: ₹9351A: ₹1545

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

Key Decision Alternatives & Trade-Offs

Honest trade-offs across schedule, speed & fare

💰 Best Value & AC Champion#22346

VANDE BHARAT EXP

Lowest Cost-to-Comfort Ratio on Corridor

7:55 PMBSB

3h 50m

11:45 PMPNBE

Affordable AC comfort: Air-conditioned berths starting at ₹650.
Civilized daylight timing at an unbeatable price per kilometer.

From ₹650

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#2 Smart Backup (If #1 is Waitlisted / Sold Out)#12394

Sampoorna Kranti Express

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

2:35 AMDDU

4h

6:35 AMPNBE

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 2:35 AM and arrives safely before late night (6:35 AM).

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 Varanasi & Patna?

📍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 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