Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Starts Tomorrow, Check Fares And Timings
What Happened
Indian Railways will launch the new Vande Bharat Sleeper between Varanasi and New Delhi on October 31. The fully air-conditioned, 16-coach train will accommodate 823 passengers and operate six days a week. It will stop at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad. Fares are ₹1,819.20 for 3AC, ₹2,349.80 for 2AC and ₹2,880.40 for First AC, with GST charged separately. The Varanasi-New Delhi service is scheduled to leave at 8:50 pm, while the New Delhi-Varanasi service will depart at 9:40 pm.
Key Takeaways
The new service gives Delhi-Varanasi passengers a premium overnight option, combining sleeper accommodation with Vande Bharat’s modern trainset and faster intercity connectivity.