Private train between Howrah and Varanasi time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Howrah and Varanasi time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Howrah and Varanasi Via Patna

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Howrah and Varanasi

Private train will leave Howrah at 2240 hrs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Varanasi at 1045 hrs and train running time between the station 12:05 hrs

Private train will leave Varanasi at 1610 hrs Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and arrive Howrah at 0500 hrs and train running time between the station 12:50 hrs

Distance between Howrah and Varanasi Railway Station is 764 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Tri Weekly

There’s no active private (PPP) train service operating between Howrah and Varanasi—any listing under IRCTC’s “private train” initiative is purely indicative and not currently functional.

Contents

1 Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Howrah Varanasi
- 1.1 1. Rajdhani Express (12301) — Fastest Option
- 1.2 2. Other Superfast / Express Trains
2 Fare Estimates (Approximate)
3 Quick Summary Table

Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Howrah Varanasi

Here are the most reliable and fastest trains along this route:

1. Rajdhani Express (12301) — Fastest Option

Departure: ~16:50 from Howrah
Arrival: ~00:40 at Varanasi Junction (DDU)
Duration: ~7 h 55 min
Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A; full AC, premium service

2. Other Superfast / Express Trains

Several daily options available with varied timings and speeds:

Train	Duration	Key Info
Netaji Express (12311)	~10 h 10 m	Faster for sleeper/AC travel
Vibhuti Express (12333)	~13 h 45 m	Alternate daily option
Poorva Express (12303)	~11 h 25 m	Daily night service
Doon Express (13009)	~14 h 35 m	Weekly service

Fare Estimates (Approximate)

Typical fare ranges (based on Trainman and review sources):

Sleeper (SL): ₹330–₹400
AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹850–₹950
AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹1,200–₹1,300
First AC (1A): ₹2,000+
Exact fares vary by train and booking platform, so it’s best to verify for your date via IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, or Ixigo.

Quick Summary Table

Feature	Details
Private PPP Train	Not operational
Fastest Train	Rajdhani Express (~7h 55m)
Other Good Options	Netaji Express (~10h), Poorva (~11h)
Best Fare Choice	Sleeper class on Superfast trains

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