Kolkata to Banaras Trains
53 direct trains between Kolkata (KOAA) and Banaras (BNRS) — fastest covers it in 7h 53m, cheapest from ₹329.
53Total trains
9Run daily
661km
7h 53mFastest
₹329From (EC)
🎯 Route insight:
For speed, take RAJDHANI EXPRES (7h 53m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹329. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Classes | Runs On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05047 | KOAA BNRS SPL | 08:25 | 04:15 | 19h 50m | 3E | Wed |
| 22857 | SRC ANVT SF EXP | 10:00 | 22:33 | 12h 33m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon |
| 13037 | KUMBHA EXPRESS | 13:00 | 01:45 | 12h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| 13047 | VIBHUTI EXPRESS | 19:55 | 09:50 | 13h 55m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 22323 | SHABD BHEDI EXP | 22:45 | 10:00 | 11h 15m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Thu |
| 12175 | CHAMBAL EXPRESS | 17:45 | 04:43 | 10h 58m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Wed, Sun |
| 12177 | CHAMBAL EXPRESS | 17:45 | 04:43 | 10h 58m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Fri |
| 12301 | RAJDHANI EXPRES | 16:50 | 00:43 | 07h 53m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 12303 | POORVA EXPRESS | 08:00 | 19:28 | 11h 28m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
| 12305 | RAJDHANI EXPRES | 14:05 | 00:43 | 10h 38m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Sun |
| 12313 | RAJDHANI EXPRES | 16:50 | 01:13 | 08h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12315 | ANANYA EXPRESS | 13:10 | 01:48 | 12h 38m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Thu |
| 12317 | AKAL TAKHT EXP | 07:40 | 20:30 | 12h 50m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Wed, Sun |
| 12321 | MUMBAI MAIL | 23:40 | 10:03 | 10h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12323 | HWH BME EXP | 18:50 | 04:28 | 09h 38m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Tue, Fri |
| 12329 | SAMPARK K EXP | 13:10 | 22:33 | 09h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Tue |
| 12381 | POORVA EXPRESS | 08:15 | 18:45 | 10h 30m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Wed, Thu, Sun |
| 13005 | HWH ASR MAIL | 19:20 | 09:15 | 13h 55m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13009 | DOON EXPRESS | 20:25 | 11:00 | 14h 35m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13151 | KOAA JAT EXPRES | 11:45 | 02:45 | 15h 00m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13051 | NETAJI EXPRESS | 21:55 | 08:03 | 10h 08m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 13041 | HIMGIRI EXPRESS | 23:55 | 14:38 | 14h 43m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Tue, Fri, Sat |
| 12307 | HWH JU EXPRESS | 23:30 | 09:43 | 10h 13m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| 22197 | KOAA VGLJ SF EX | 07:25 | 22:53 | 15h 28m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Sun |
| 12259 | BKN DURONTO EXP | 17:00 | 01:20 | 08h 20m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| 12987 | SDAH AII SF EXP | 22:55 | 09:33 | 10h 38m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12379 | JALIANWALA B EX | 13:10 | 22:33 | 09h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Fri |
| 12496 | PRATAP EXPRESS | 22:45 | 08:48 | 10h 03m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Fri |
| 12938 | GARBHA EXPRESS | 23:00 | 08:48 | 09h 48m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon |
| 12273 | NDLS DURONTO EX | 08:45 | 20:08 | 11h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC | Mon, Fri |
| 03007 | HWH KWP SPECIAL | 23:55 | 13:00 | 13h 05m | 3A, SL | Sun |
| 12357 | DURGIANA EXP | 12:10 | 22:10 | 10h 00m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Tue, Sat |
| 12325 | GURUMUKHI EXP | 07:40 | 20:30 | 12h 50m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Thu |
| 15021 | SHM GKP EXP | 19:50 | 11:45 | 15h 55m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Tue |
| 12353 | HWH LKU EXPRESS | 08:15 | 19:00 | 10h 45m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Fri |
| 22317 | HUMSAFAR EXP | 13:10 | 00:10 | 11h 00m | 3A, SL | Mon |
| 12319 | KOAA GWL EXP | 13:10 | 22:33 | 09h 23m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Wed |
| 04051 | HWH NDLS SPL | 01:40 | 15:05 | 13h 25m | 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 04091 | HWH DLI SPL | 10:10 | 23:30 | 13h 20m | 2A, 3A | Sun |
| 04093 | SRC DLI SPL | 18:10 | 08:00 | 13h 50m | 2A, 3A | Thu |
| 22307 | HWH BKN EXPRESS | 23:30 | 09:43 | 10h 13m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| 12371 | HWH BKN SF EXP | 08:15 | 19:00 | 10h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon |
| 22912 | SHIPRA EXPRESS | 17:45 | 04:43 | 10h 58m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Mon, Thu, Sat |
| 04158 | KOAA CNB SPL | 07:25 | 18:30 | 11h 05m | 2A, 3A, SL | Wed |
| 20975 | HWH AGC EXPRESS | 17:45 | 04:43 | 10h 58m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Tue |
| 13167 | KOAA AGC EXPRES | 12:10 | 22:50 | 10h 40m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Thu |
| 04311 | KOAA YNRK SPL | 13:55 | 05:05 | 15h 10m | 2A, 3A, SL | Sun |
| 01912 | KOAA AGC SPL | 07:25 | 18:30 | 11h 05m | 2A, 3A, SL | Fri |
| 03107 | KOAA AMG SPECIAL | 23:50 | 14:05 | 14h 15m | 3A, SL | Thu |
| 03109 | KOAA PRTN SPL | 08:00 | 21:20 | 13h 20m | 3A, SL | Tue |
| 13065 | AMRIT BHARAT EXP | 23:10 | 11:50 | 12h 40m | SL | Thu |
| 22587 | AMRIT BHARAT EXP | 19:30 | 07:20 | 11h 50m | SL | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| 13035 | UPASANA EXP | 13:00 | 01:45 | 12h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Tue, Fri |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many trains run from Kolkata to Banaras?
There are 53 direct trains between Kolkata (KOAA) and Banaras (BNRS), of which 9 run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Kolkata to Banaras?
RAJDHANI EXPRES (12301) is the fastest, covering the route in 7h 53m (661 km).
What is the cheapest fare from Kolkata to Banaras?
The lowest base fare is ₹329 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.
How do I check seat availability from Kolkata to Banaras?
Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.
What classes are available on Kolkata to Banaras trains?
Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, CC, EC.
When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?
For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.