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Special train between Varanasi – Bathinda

Special train between Varanasi- Bathinda (Train No. 04997 / 04998) time table, route, frequency and fare

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between Varanasi – Bathinda

Train No. 04997 Varanasi – Bathinda special train

Train No. 04997 Varanasi – Bathinda Special train will leave from (Every Mon) Varanasi at 21.20 hrs & will reach Bathinda at 16.50 hrs and train running time between the station 19h and 30 minutes.

Train No. 04998 Bathinda-Varanasi special train

Similarly, Train No. 04998 Bathinda-Varanasi Special train will leave from (Every Sun) Bathinda at 20.50 hrs & will reach Varanasi at 16.30 hrs and train running time between the station 19h and 40 minutes.

Varanasi – Bathinda Distance between the station is 1055 Kilometer

Date of Commencement of Service:

Train No. 04997 from Varanasi – Bathinda special train from 19-10-2025 to 30-11-2025

Train No: 04998 from Bathinda – Varanasi special train from 18-10-2025 to 29-11-2025

Here’s the most up-to-date information on the AC‑tagged special train between Varanasi (BSB) and Bathinda (BTI) — the special fare summer train running in April–July 2025:

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🚆 Train Nos. 04517 (BSB → BTI) & 04518 (BTI → BSB) — Varanasi–Bathinda Special Fare Summer Special

✨ Schedule & Route

• 04517: Runs every Tuesday and Saturday, from April 22 to July 5, 2025
  • Departs Varanasi at 20:40, arrives Bathinda at 17:00 next day — journey ~20 h 20 m over ~1,102 km with ~14 stops turn0search0turn0search9turn0search5
• 04518: Return leg from Bathinda departing Tuesdays and Saturdays (next day arrival) turn0search2turn0search1

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🛌 Coach Composition & Classes

• Mixed rake featuring Sleeper (SL), AC 3-tier (3A), and AC 2-tier (2A) classes turn0search0turn0search3turn0search7
• Note: Seating-only classes (CC/2S) and First AC not typically included.

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⚠️ Important Notes & Passenger Alerts

• This is a special-fare seasonal service, not a regular train — it runs only during limited summer dates, and operational priority is low. Delays and cancellations are frequent based on passenger reports:
  

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• Coach stock is often older ICF-type, with inconsistent amenities and limited or no pantry service. Catering is typically unavailable. turn0search5turn0search7

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📋 Summary Table

Train No.	Direction	Frequency	Dep. Time	Arr. Time	Duration	Classes
04517	Varanasi → Bathinda	Tue & Sat (Apr–Jul)	20:40	~17:00 next day	~20 h 20 m	2A, 3A, SL
04518	Bathinda → Varanasi	Tue & Sat return	…	…	~20 h 20 m	2A, 3A, SL

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✅ Better Alternatives with AC Comfort

If you’re seeking dependable AC service with better-coordinated scheduling and coach quality, consider:

• Regular weekly or bi-weekly superfast trains between Varanasi and Bathinda, such as train 225 or others with AC classes (2A/3A), LHB stock, onboard pantry, and higher operational priority. These are not special coded but offer more reliability.

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