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Rajdhani Express Trains from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn

Q: What classes are available on New Delhi to Varanasi Jn trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

17 Rajdhani Express direct trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Varanasi Jn (BSB) — fastest covers it in 8h 43m, cheapest from ₹342.

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17Total trains

3Run daily

764km

8h 43mFastest

₹342From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HWH RAJDHANI (8h 43m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹342. 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
12302	HWH RAJDHANI	16:50	01:33	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
12306	KOLKATA RAJDHNI	16:50	01:33	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Fri
12310	RJPB TEJAS RAJ	17:10	01:53	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12314	SEALDAH RAJDHNI	16:30	01:23	08h 53m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12424	DBRT RAJDHANI	16:20	01:13	08h 53m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20840	NDLS RNC RAJ EX	16:10	01:03	08h 53m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Fri
12260	SDAH DURONTO	19:45	04:33	08h 48m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
12274	HWH DURONTO EXP	12:35	22:03	09h 28m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC	Tue, Sat
12282	BBS DURONTO EXP	12:35	21:48	09h 13m	1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC	Thu
20818	BBS TEJAS RAJ	17:00	01:43	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Sun
20502	AGTL TEJAS RAJ	19:50	04:38	08h 48m	1A, 2A, 3A	Wed
20506	DBRG RAJDHANI	11:25	22:50	11h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A	Thu, Sun
20504	DBRG RAJDHANI	11:25	22:50	11h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
22812	BBS TEJAS RAJ	17:00	01:43	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Fri
22824	BBS TEJAS RAJ	17:00	01:43	08h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
20408	RNC RAJDHANI	16:10	01:03	08h 53m	1A, 2A, 3A	Wed
20508	SANG RAJDHANI	19:50	04:38	08h 48m	1A, 2A, 3A	Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Rajdhani Express trains run from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn?

There are 17 Rajdhani Express direct trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Varanasi Jn (BSB), of which 3 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn?

HWH RAJDHANI (12302) is the fastest, covering the route in 8h 43m (764 km).

What is the cheapest fare from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn?

The lowest base fare is ₹342 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn?

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 New Delhi to Varanasi Jn trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, 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.