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Special train between Varanasi-Jodhpur (Via Sultanpur)

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Special train between Varanasi-Jodhpur (Via Sultanpur)

Marudhar Special train between Varanasi-Jodhpur (Train No. 04863 / 04864) time table, route, frequency and fare

For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Varanasi-Jodhpur-Varanasi (Train No. 04863 / 04864)

Train No. 04863 Varanasi-Jodhpur special train

Train No. 04863 Varanasi-Jodhpur Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Tues, Fri) Varanasi at 18.15 hrs & will reach Jodhpur at 18.50 hrs and train running time between the station 24 hour and 35 minutes.

Train No. 04864 Jodhpur-Varanasi special train

Similarly, Train No. 04864 Jodhpur-Varanasi Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Tues, Fri) Jodhpur at 09.10 hrs & will reach Varanasi at 08.45 hrs and train running time between the station 23 hour and 35 minutes.

Varanasi-Jodhpur Distance between the station is 1159 Kilometer

Date of Commencement of Service:

Train No. 04863 from Varanasi-Jodhpur special train 23-10-2025 to 01-12-2025

Train No: 04864 from Jodhpur-Varanasi special train 20-10-2025 to 29-11-2025

Here’s information regarding a special train service between Varanasi (BSB) and Jodhpur (JU) that runs via Sultanpur—widely known as the Marudhar Express via Sultanpur:

🚆 Varanasi → Jodhpur Special – Train No. 04863 (Via Sultanpur)

  • 04863 – Varanasi Junction → Jodhpur Special Fare Train (Festival / Seasonal)
    • Operates three days a week: typically Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
    • Departure: ~18:15 from Varanasi Jn; Arrival: around 19:30–20:15 at Jodhpur—approximately 25–24 h 15 min journey, covering ~1,160 km with 31–36 stops
    • Classes offered: AC 2‑tier, AC 3‑tier, Sleeper, 2S. Ticketing is via special fare quotas—Tatkal and general only
  • It’s run during high-demand periods (festival seasons or peak travel months), not as a regular daily service. Booking opens 60 days in advance via IRCTC

🛤️ Regular Route Service via Sultanpur

  • The Marudhar Express via Sultanpur (Train Nos. 14863/14864) is a regular express train operating thrice weekly in both directions between Varanasi City (BCY) and Jodhpur—though the exact route often includes Sultanpur or Ayodhya Cantt depending on schedule variant
    • Typical 14863 Varanasi → Jodhpur journey time: ~23 h 35 min, covering ~1,159 km
    • Coach composition: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, Sleeper, General; onboard catering available.
  • During summer 2025, an extra 3rd AC coach was temporarily added to improve capacity on this route

📋 Comparison Table

Train No. Route / Via Service Type Frequency Duration Classes Notes
04863 Varanasi → Jodhpur (via Sultanpur) Special Fare Seasonal Special Mon/Wed/Sat ~24h 15m 2A, 3A, SL, 2S Tatkal/general quotas only, no pantry
14863 Varanasi City ↔ Jodhpur (via Sultanpur/Ayodhya) Regular Express 3x/week ~23h 35m 1A, 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, SL, Gen Pantry and reserved classes available

✅ Travel Tips

  • Prefer Train 14863/64 if you’re looking for reliable booking, meal availability, and reserved seating—this is a regular express service with better reliability.
  • Train 04863 is useful during peak travel times, but offers fewer amenities and lower priority scheduling. Its timetable changes based on festival announcement periods.
  • We recommend booking early, especially if traveling on the 04863 special, as it uses limited seat quotas and runs occasionally.
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