Indore to Varanasi Private Train | Varanasi to Indore Private Train
Train No.82401 / IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Varanasi to Indore (via Lucknow)
Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) departure at 14:25 and Indore Junction (INDB) Arrival on 09:40. Journey times is 19h 15m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Tuesday and Thursday
Train No.82402 / IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Indore to Varanasi (via Lucknow)
Indore Junction (INDB) departure at 10:55 and Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) Arrival on 06:00. Journey times is 19h 05m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Wednesday and Friday
Train No.82403 / IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Varanasi to Indore (via Allahabad)
Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) departure at 15:15 and Indore Junction (INDB) Arrival on 09:40. Journey times is 18h 25m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Monday
Train No.82404 / IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Indore to Varanasi (via Allahabad)
Indore Junction (INDB) departure at 10:55 and Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) Arrival on 05:00. Journey times is 18h 05m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Sunday
Tejas Express Varanasi to Indore will commence operation from February 20 from Varanasi
Indore-Varanasi Tejas Train, which will be the 3rd private sector train of the country, will run thrice in a week from both sides.
The train operates 3 days a week. It will take two days via Lucknow and one day via Allahabad. There will only be bedding on the train. There will be no seating.
Humsafar train is a fully Air Conditioned 3 AC service having facility GPS based Passenger Information System, Passenger announcement System, fire and smoke detection and suppression system, CCTVs, comfortable seats, mobile and laptop charging points, integrated Braille display, LCD display above compartment doors in the aisle, Fire retardant curtains, etc.
Here’s what you need to know about the IRCTC-operated private train service between Indore and Varanasi, commonly known as the Kashi Mahakal Express:
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🚆 Kashi Mahakal Express (IRCTC Private Train)
This premium IRCTC-managed service connects Varanasi and Indore with controlled high-end amenities and thematic pilgrimage value.
🌐 Train Routes, Frequency & Numbers
- Via Lucknow (Sultanpur–Lucknow)
- Train 82401 / 82402 (re-designated as 20413/20414)
- Departs Varanasi: 2:45 PM every Tuesday & Thursday → Arrives Indore ~9:40 AM next day
- Return: Departs Indore 10:55 AM Wed/Fri, arrives Varanasi ~6:00 AM next day
- Journey ➝ ~1,128 km in ~19 h 15 m to 19 h 05 m
- Via Prayagraj (Allahabad)
- Train 82403 / 82404 (re-designated as 20415/20416)
- Departs Varanasi: 3:15 PM on Sundays → Reaches Indore ~9:40 AM
- Return: Departs Indore 10:55 AM Monday, arrives Varanasi ~5:00 AM
- Journey ➝ ~1,102 km in ~18 h 25 m
🚉 Amenities & Service Features
- Operates as a fully AC 3-tier “Humsafar-type” rake, with features such as LCD screens, CCTV, bio-toilets, charging points, and snack/tea vending machines
- Includes vegetarian meals, bedding, housekeeping, and onboard security; travel insurance of ₹10 lakh provided for each passenger
- Dynamic fare model similar to Tejas trains; sample fare from Varanasi→Indore reported around ₹1,951 (approx)
- Booking only via IRCTC Rail Connect app or website, with special quotas for General and Foreign Tourist categories; charts prepared ~4 h before departure, after which current booking may open
🧾 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Day(s) (VNS → INDB) | Day(s) (INDB → VNS) | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Lucknow (Tue/Thu) | 82401 / 82402 (20413/14) | Tue, Thu | Wed, Fri | ~19h | ~1,128 km |
| Via Prayagraj (Sun/Mon) | 82403 / 82404 (20415/16) | Sun | Mon | ~18h 25m | ~1,102 km |
⚠️ Important Notes
- As an IRCTC private service, punctuality enforcement has changed; IRCTC ceased delay compensation for private trains from 15 February 2025 onward.
- Be wary of unauthorized vendors boarding with IRCTC-like identity—community warnings suggest scam incidents involving overpriced items.
✅ Alternatives and Travel Suggestions
If you are flexible with timing or prefer guaranteed on-time performance:
- Regular high-priority Humsafar or superfast trains like Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas, or regular Varanasi–Indore expresses.
- For budget travel: trains like 19313/19314 Indore–Patna Express via Varanasi (~₹1,400–₹1,500 for 3AC) offer decent service and more frequent frequency.
🌟 Want to Go Further?
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- Checking fare availability or booking on 82401/82403?
- Day-by-day itinerary planning including pilgrimage stops (Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Ayodhya)?
- Comparing this IRCTC train versus regular trains (cost, comfort, timing)?
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