Holi special train Mumbai to Varanasi – Holi special train Varanasi to Mumbai
Holi special train Mumbai to Varanasi – Holi special train Varanasi to Mumbai
Mumbai-Varanasi-Mumbai
Train No.01117/Train No.02048 LTT-Varanasi-LTT Special train for the facility of passengers in the upcoming Holi festival by railway administration in the upcoming Holi festival. It has been decided to run.
LTT-Varanasi-LTT specials (weekly) 4 Trips
Train No.01117 Weekly Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 23.05 hrs on Sunday 8.3.2025 and 15.3.2025 and will arrive Varanasi at 6.15 hrs on Third day i.e. Tuesday.
Train No.02048 Weekly Special will leave Varanasi at 8.00 hrs on Tuesday 10.3.2025 and 17.3.2025 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 14.00 hrs next day.
Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Harda, Itarsi, Pipapriya, Gadarwara, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur and Allahabad Chheoki.
Composition: One AC 2 Tier, Three AC-3 Tier, 14 Sleeper class and 5 General Second Class
Here’s the latest verified information on Holi-era special trains between Mumbai and Varanasi (Varanasi includes Banaras/BSB) during March 2025:
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🎉 Holi Special Service: Mumbai → Varanasi
- No direct Mumbai–Varanasi Holi Special trains were officially listed in Central Railway announcements for March 2025.
- Central Railway deployed 184 Holi special trips including to Banaras (Varanasi) and other Bihar-bound routes—but none explicitly from Mumbai to Varanasi during Holi ([[turn0search26]]turn0search29).
✅ Closest Alternatives:
- LTT (Mumbai) → Danapur Holi Special (01045)
- Ran on March 12, 2025 departing LTT at ~12:15 PM and arriving Danapur (~10:05 PM next day)
- Danapur is ~10 km from Patna/Gaya; one can connect onward to Varanasi via local train or road ([[turn0search14]]turn0search29).
🚄 Summer Special Service: Mumbai ↔ Varanasi (April–June 2025)
Although not part of Holi, special summer services ran on this route shortly after:
- Train No. 09183 – Mumbai Central to Varanasi AC Special
- Operated every Wednesday at 22:50 from Mumbai Central (MMCT), arriving Varanasi next day at ~10:30 AM
- Ran from April 9 through June 25, 2025 (12 trips) ([[turn0search1]]turn0search11turn0search7turn0search4).
- Train No. 09184 – Varanasi to Mumbai Central AC Special
- Departed Varanasi at 14:30 PM on Fridays, arriving Mumbai early morning the next day
- Same service window → April 11 to June 27, 2025 ([[turn0search1]]turn0search7turn0search4).
These included First AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, AC 3 Economy, and General coaches.
📋 Quick Comparison
| Route | Train No. | Period | Departure from Mumbai | Arrival at Varanasi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Special | 09183 | Apr 9 – Jun 25, 2025 | Wed 22:50 | Next day ~10:30 AM |
| Summer Special Return | 09184 | Apr 11 – Jun 27, 2025 | — | — |
| Holi Period | No direct train | Mar 2025 | — | — |
⚠️ Things to Know
- No direct Holi Special train Mumbai–Varanasi was confirmed in March 2025.
- The Danapur special (01045) could serve as a transit point, but caution: special trains often face delays and unpredictable schedules ([[turn0search14]]turn0search26).
- Regular long-distance trains like LTT–Banaras Express (12141/12142), Mahanagari Express (11093), Kamayani Express, and others run daily/weekly and are generally more reliable ([turn0search21]]).
✅ What You Can Do
Let me know if you’d like help with:
- Checking seat availability or PNR status for summer special 09183/09184
- Finding connectivity via Danapur or Patna—transit options to reach Varanasi
- Booking options or timetable details for regular trains between Mumbai and Varanasi
Happy to assist further in planning your journey!