Private train between Mumbai and Varanasi time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare
Private train between Mumbai and Varanasi
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Mumbai and Varanasi
Private train will leave Mumbai at 0545 hrs Daily and arrive Varanasi at 0630 hrs and train running time between the station 24:45 hrs
Private train will leave Varanasi at 0840 hrs Daily and arrive Mumbai at 0940 hrs and train running time between the station 25:00 hrs
Distance between Mumbai and Varanasi Railway Station is 1496 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Daily
There is no operational private (PPP-style) train service between Mumbai and Varanasi. IRCTC hasn’t launched any semi-private routes on this corridor.
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Closest Equivalent: Trains Mimicking Private Experience
1. Scheduled but Not Yet Launched: Vande Bharat Express (Mumbai → Varanasi)
- Listed in official train rosters, but as of now, this service is not operational, and no timetable or route has been released.
2. Proposed: IRCTC “Private” Train Listing
- Some sources mention an IRCTC private-planned train between Mumbai and Varanasi with approximate timings of Mumbai 05:45 → Varanasi 06:30 (next day) (~25 h), but this remains indicative only and not confirmed
Confirmed Indian Railways Trains: Mumbai ⇄ Varanasi
Here are reliable train options currently in service:
Cheapest Regular Option
- Train: LTT Jaynagar Express (11061)
- Departure: ~11:30 from Mumbai CSTM
- Arrival: ~12:25 next day at Varanasi (BSB)
- Duration: ~24 h 55 m
- Fare: Approximately ₹625
Other Popular Services
Common trains include:
- Mahanagari Express (11093)
- LTT GKP Express/SF Express (11081 / 12165)
- Ranchi, Kamayani, Banaras Express
These typically offer 24–25 hours journey times, with a wide range of departure points and fare options.
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Private Train | None currently operational (IRCTC plans not yet active) |
| Fastest Option | Scheduled Vande Bharat — not yet launched |
| Cheapest Option | LTT Jaynagar Express (11061) — ~₹625, ~24 h 55 m |
| Other Options | Mahanagari, GKP SF, Kamayani, Ranchi Express — similar duration & fares |
| Route Hubs | Mumbai (CSTM, LTT) → Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
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