Special train Mumbai to Varanasi | Special train Varanasi to Mumbai
Special train between Mumbai-Varanasi (Train No. 02193 / Train No. 02194) time table, route, frequency and fare
Mumbai-Varanasi Special Train (daily)
Train No. 02193 superfast special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 00.10 hrs from 1.12.2025 (midnight of 30.11.2025 / 1.12.2025) till further advice and arrive Varanasi at 03.30 hrs next day.
Train No. 02194 superfast special will leave Varanasi at 10.00 hrs from 1.12.2025 till further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 11.25 hrs next day.
Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Pachora, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsingpur, Shridham, Madan Mahal (for 02193 only), Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Chunar, Kashi
NOTE:
01093 / 01094 Mumbai-Varanasi special is classified as superfast with new number 02193 / 02194 w.e.f. 1.12.2025.
Due to system constraint train no.01093 will be defined as superfast and superfast charges will be collected till the new 02193 is defined in the system. Passengers already booked their tickets on this train for journeys from 1.12.2025 and beyond will have to pay pending superfast charges on train.
Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains
Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
Here’s the latest overview of special or seasonal trains—and current regular services—between Mumbai (CSMT or LTT) and Varanasi (BSB / Banaras):
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🚂 Special Trains: Mumbai ↔ Varanasi
Train 01057 / 01058 – CSMT ↔ Varanasi Special (June 2025)
- 06057 departed CSMT at ~05:50 AM (Fri), reached Varanasi ~12:30 PM next day.
- 01058 returned from Varanasi at ~3:30 PM (Sat), arriving at CSMT ~00:25 AM on the third day.
- Composed of AC‑3 Tier, Sleeper, General coaches. Operated twice to relieve festival rush.
01067 – Holi Special
- Departed Mumbai CSMT ~05:10 AM (Tue), reached Varanasi ~12:00 PM (Day 2) (~31 h 50 m).
- One-time festival Holi special, now discontinued.
09183 / 09184 – Mumbai Central–Varanasi AC Summer Special
- 09183: Departs Mumbai Central ~22:50 PM, arrives Varanasi ~10:30 AM on Day 3 (~35 h 40 m).
- 09184 is return leg, roughly similar duration.
- Runs 1 day per week during summer months; includes 2A, 3A, 3E, 1A, 2S classes.
⚠️ Special trains have lower operational priority, are prone to significant delays, cancellations, and may lack full amenities—or even confirm chart issues. Many Reddit users report delays of 5–12+ hours on average for special trains.
🚄 Regular Trains: Mumbai ↔ Varanasi
22177 / 22178 – Mahanagari Express
- Departs CSMT at ~00:05 AM on certain days, arriving Varanasi next ~27 h 25 m later.
- Coaches: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General; no pantry car.
- Converts to LHB rake in 2025 for better ride comfort.
- 12167 / 12168 – LTT ↔ Banaras Express (formerly Varanasi)
- Runs daily, covers ~1,499 km in ~26 h 50 m (LTT → BSB) or ~26 h 20 m back.
- Full AC + Sleeper + Pantry, LHB rake.
Additional popular long-distance options:
- Lokmanya Express (11079/11080)
- Kamayani Express (11071/11072) — daily
- Saket Express (22183/22184) — bi‑weekly via Ayodhya
These serve route variants via Allahabad, Lucknow, etc., and offer alternate timetables.
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special | 01057 / 01058 | 2 trips (Jun ’24) | ~30–32 h | Holiday special, now inactive |
| Holi Special | 01067 | Once (2025 Holi) | ~31 h 50 m | Low priority, likely discontinued |
| Summer Special | 09183 / 09184 | Weekly in summer | ~35 h 40 m | AC-only, limited run |
| Mahanagari Express | 22177 / 22178 | Daily | ~~27 h | Popular full-class service |
| Banaras Express (LTT) | 12167 / 12168 | Daily | ~~26 h 30 m | Fastest daily option with pantry |
| Other Named Express Trains | See above | Weekly/Bi-weekly | ~~29–34 h | Alternate routes and schedules |
✅ Recommendations
- Avoid special trains (starting with “0xx”): known for extreme unreliability and frequent delays or cancellations.
- For best combination of speed, reliability, and comfort:
- Choose 12167/12168 (Banaras Express via LTT) for fastest travel hours daily.
- Or 22177/22178 (Mahanagari Express) for earlier departure from CSMT.
- If your journey allows flexibility, others like Kamayani, Lokmanya, or Saket Express offer routing options and timing diversity.
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