Private train between Surat and Varanasi time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare
Private train between Surat and Varanasi
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Surat and Varanasi
Private train will leave Surat at 0820 hrs Monday and arrive Varanasi at 0720 hrs and train running time between the station 23:00 hrs
Private train will leave Varanasi at 0900 hrs Tuesday and arrive Surat at 0845 hrs and train running time between the station 23:45 hrs
Distance between Surat and Varanasi Railway Station is 1370 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Weekly
There is no privately-operated (PPP) passenger train currently running between Surat and Varanasi. All train services on this route are provided by Indian Railways. Below is a detailed overview of these existing services, including timetable, route, frequency, train number, and fare estimates.
Active Train Services: Surat → Varanasi
Here are the major operational trains between Surat/Udhna Junction (ST/UDN) and Varanasi/Varanasi Cantt (BSB):
| Train Name & No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Frequency | Classes & Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CPR SPL (09065) | 08:35 (Mon) Udhna → 06:50 BSB | ~22 h 15 m | Weekly (Mon) | 2S/SL/3A/2A; SL ~₹400 (cheapest) | |
| UDN Danapur Exp (20933) | 08:35 (Tue/Sat) → 07:20 BSB | ~22 h 45 m | Bi-weekly | SL ₹690; 3A ₹1,805; 2A ₹2,575 | |
| Tapti Ganga Exp (19045) | 10:20 (daily) → ~10:40 BSB | ~24 h 20 m | 5 days/week | Mix of SL, 3A | |
| UDN Banaras Exp (20929) | 20:35 (Fri) → 20:30 BSB | ~23 h 55 m | Weekly (Fri) | Variety of classes | |
| GKP Humsafar Ex (19091) | 08:35 (Mon) → 12:20 BSB | ~27 h 45 m | Weekly (Mon) | Premium 3A LHB coaches | |
| UDN BSBS SFAST (20961) | 07:25 (Tue) → 10:50 BSB | ~27 h 25 m | Weekly (Tue) | Superfast with AC options | |
| BSB Mahamana (20903) | 22:52 (Tue) → ~23:10 BSB | ~24 h 18 m | Weekly (Tue) | Special service |
- Fastest: ST CPR SPL – ~22 h 15 m
- Most frequent: Tapti Ganga Express (5 days/week)
- Earliest departure: UDN BSBS SFAST at 07:25
- Latest departure: BSB Mahamana at 22:52
Fare Estimates
According to ixigo and aggregators:
- Sleeper (SL): ₹400–₹690 (ST CPR SPL is cheapest at ~₹400)
- 3AC (3A): ₹1,600–₹1,800
- 2AC (2A): ~₹2,500–₹2,995
- 1AC (1A): ~₹4,000+ depending on train and class
- Rome2Rio Averages: ₹600–₹17,000 depending on class and availability; travel time ~24 h 30 m
Final Summary
- No private train operates on the Surat–Varanasi route; all are Indian Railways services.
- Fastest and cheapest option: ST CPR SPL (09065) – ~22 h 15 m, Sleeper ₹400.
- Daily frequent train: Tapti Ganga Express, ~24 h 20 m, 5 days a week.
- Budget tip: Choose SL class for lowest fare, or 3A/2A for comfort.
- Booking platforms like ixigo, ConfirmTkt, and Trainman offer seat availability and ticket details.
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