Puja Special Trains Delhi to Varanasi | Puja Special Trains Varanasi to Delhi
Delhi – Varanasi – Delhi (Train No. 01674 / Train No. 01673) Weekly Reserved Special Train
Train No. 01674 Delhi Jn – Varanasi Reserved Festival Special Train 3 days a week from 18.10.2025 to 11.11.2025 on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday will depart Delhi Jn at 11.00 hrs and reach Varanasi at 04.35 hrs the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 01673 Varanasi – Delhi Jn. Reserved Festival Special train 3 days a week from 19.10.2025 to 12.11.2025 will depart Varanasi at 06.30 hrs on every Wednesday, Saturday and Monday and will reach Delhi Jn at 01.00 hrs the next day.
This special train comprising of Sleeper and General reserved coaches will halt at Moradabad, Chandausi, Lucknow and Sultanpur stations enroute in both the directions.
For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the latest verified info on Puja Special Trains between Delhi and Varanasi:
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🗓️ Puja Special Trains – October–November 2025 (Official IRCTC)
From IRCTC’s 2025 festival circular:
- Train 01674 (Delhi Jn → Varanasi)
- Operated three times a week (Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays) from October 18 to November 11, 2025
- Departed Delhi junction at 11:00 AM, arriving at Varanasi around 04:35 AM the next day.
- Train 01673 (Varanasi → Delhi Jn)
- Ran on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Mondays from October 19 to November 12, 2025
- Departed Varanasi at 06:30 AM, arriving back in Delhi at 01:00 AM next day
These trains were specific to the 2025 Durga Puja festivals and have not been scheduled since then—no listings in 2025, 2025, or 2025.
🔄 Festival or Special Fare Trains (Non‑Puja) in Other Years
- Indian Railways often runs festival special or special fare trains on Delhi–Varanasi during Diwali, Chhath Puja, and festive months.
- For example, in 2025–2025, over 160 special trains across multiple routes had been announced for Chhath and Diwali seasons from Delhi, some heading toward Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi‑bound services
- As of early 2025, IRCTC is planning 300+ festival-special trains, with routes including Delhi → Varanasi during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath periods. However, detailed train numbers and schedules have not yet been officially published for Puja 2025.
🚄 Regular High‑Priority Alternatives (Recommended Year‑Round)
| Train/Service | Frequency | Typical Departure (Delhi) | Arrival (Varanasi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (22435/22436) | 6 days/week | ~6:00 AM | ~2:00 PM (Chair‑car) |
| Shiv Ganga Express (12559/12560) | Daily | ~8:00 PM | ~6:00 AM next day (AC Sleeper option) |
| Mahamana Express (22418/22417) | Tri-weekly | ~6:35 PM (Mon/Wed/Fri) | ~8:25 AM next day |
Among travelers, Shiv Ganga Express is especially praised for timing, onboard cleanliness, and AC travel comfort—even over Vande Bharat when sleeper coaches are preferred
ℹ️ Notes & Traveler Tips
- Special festival trains typically have low operational priority, leading to frequent delays and occasionally lacking onboard catering or clean rakes
- A Reddit user observation:
“TT once told me special train starts with 0 and it has least priority over any other train… special get special… special treatment with late”
- IRCTC’s 2025 festival train schedules are expected to be released around August–September 2025, especially ahead of Durga/Uttarayan festivals
✅ Summary
- Puja Special trains 2025 (01674/01673) were only active during Oct–Nov 2025—not scheduled after that.
- No confirmed Puja-specific specials in 2025, 2025, or early 2025.
- Festival special trains for Puja/Diwali/Chhath are expected in 2025, but official train numbers/timings for Delhi‑Varanasi aren’t released yet.
- For reliable travel, consider daily/semi-weekly high‑priority trains like:
- Shiv Ganga Express (12559/12560)
- Vande Bharat Express (22435/22436)
- Mahamana Express (22418/22417)
🧭 What You Can Do Now
- Bookmark/use IRCTC Rail Connect or NTES app to monitor updates—festival special trains are typically announced 6–8 weeks before the travel period.
- If Puja specials don’t appear for 2025, prefer Shiv Ganga Express or Vande Bharat/Mahamana for confirmed seats, punctuality, and comfort.
- Book early, especially for AC sleeper classes, as availability tightens quickly during festival seasons.
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