Summer Special Train Mumbai to Varanasi

Summer Special Train Mumbai to Varanasi

Lokmanya Tilak (T) –Varanasi – Lomanya Tilak (T) weekly Specials (26)

Train No. 01101 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.45 hrs on every Monday (Sun-Mon night) from 2.4.2018 to 25.6.2025 (13 trips) and will arrive Varanasi at 04.55 hrs next day.

Train No. 01102 Special will leave Varanasi at 07.20 hrs on every Tuesday from 3.4.2025 to 26.6.2025 (13 trips) and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 12.05 hrs next day.

Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur and Chheoki Jn.

Composition: Two AC-3 Tier, 4 Sleeper class, 8 General Second Class

Reservation: Bookings for summer special trains on special charges leaving Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will commence from 25.2.2018as per 120 days Advance Reservation Period at all PRS locations and through internet on www.irctc.co.in.

Here’s what I found about the Summer Special Train from Mumbai to Varanasi (2025), including key details on its timetable, fare structure, classes, and route stops:


Mumbai–Varanasi Summer Special (Train Nos. 09183 / 09184)

Overview & Schedule

  • Train 09183 departs Mumbai Central every Wednesday.
    • Departure: 22:50 (Day 1)
    • Arrival: 10:30 (Day 3 at Varanasi Junction)
  • Train 09184 departs Varanasi every Friday.
    • Departure: 14:30
    • Arrival: 04:20 (Day 3 at Mumbai Central)
  • Operates weekly, with 12 trips scheduled from April to June 2025.

Composition & Classes

  • The rake includes:
    • First AC (1A)
    • AC 2-tier (2A)
    • AC 3-tier (3A)
    • AC 3-tier Economy (3E)
    • General Second Class (2S)
  • A total of 21 coaches, including guard vans and a generator car.

Route & Major Stoppages

  • Key stops include:
    • Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam
    • Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Agra Fort
    • Tundla, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Central
    • Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh, Janghai Junction, Bhadohi, and Varanasi

Travel Time & Distance

  • Total journey duration: Approximately 35 hours 40 minutes
  • Distance covered: Around 1,943 km
  • Average speed: ~54 km/h

Booking & Additional Insights

  • Tickets are available through IRCTC and computerised reservation counters.
  • Special fare applies, and seats may sell out quickly—early booking is recommended.

Community Insights on Summer Special Trains

“Special trains have very uncertain schedules… fare is higher, and priority is lower.”
— Reflecting common traveler concerns about punctuality and value.


Quick Reference Table

Feature Details
Train Nos. 09183 (Mumbai → Varanasi), 09184 (Return)
Schedule Weekly (Wed depart, Fri return)
Journey Time ~35 hr 40 min (23:50 to 10:30)
Distance ~1,943 km
Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, 2S
Coaches 21 including guard & generator van
Major Halts Key junctions like Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, etc.
Booking Special fare via IRCTC or reservation counters

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