The Patna to Varanasi train route covers approximately 292 km by rail and takes around 5.3 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Bihar to Uttar Pradesh.
This is a short-distance route with day trains being the most convenient option. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 292 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹723 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹402 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹289 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹112 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹64 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹321 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GUWAHATI - NEW DELHI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12501 · SKr
|
RJPB |
MGS |
Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL | |
|
Bhagalpur - Delhi AnandVihar T. Garib Rath Express
#22405 · GR
|
18:58 RJPB |
22:42 MGS |
3h 44m | Daily | 3A,CC |
|
Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12309 · Raj
|
19:00 RJPB |
22:28 MGS |
3h 28m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Jaynagar-Delhi AnandViharT Garib Rath
#12569 · GR
|
19:02 RJPB |
22:42 MGS |
3h 40m | Daily | 3A |
|
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12305 · Raj
|
21:14 RJPB |
00:50 MGS |
3h 36m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp
#12423 · Raj
|
21:37 RJPB |
01:00 MGS |
3h 23m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#22423 · Raj
|
21:38 RJPB |
01:00 MGS |
3h 22m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
KAMAKHYA - MUMBAI LTT AC Exp
#12520 · SF
|
RJPB |
MGS |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
DANAPUR - DELHI ANAND VIHAR Jan Sadharan Express
#13257 ·
|
DNR |
MGS |
Daily | ||
|
ASANSOL - MUMBAI CST SF Exp
#12361 · SF
|
01:04 RJPB |
05:15 MGS |
4h 11m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Karmabhoomi Exp
#12545 · SF
|
01:04 RJPB |
05:15 MGS |
4h 11m | Daily | |
|
Howrah-Amritsar Express
#13049 · Exp
|
01:48 RJPB |
07:20 MGS |
5h 32m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Budhpurnima Express
#15109 · Exp
|
02:05 RJPB |
07:40 MGS |
5h 35m | Daily | SL |
|
GUWAHATI - DELHI ANAND VIHAR North East Exp
#12505 · SF
|
02:39 RJPB |
07:05 MGS |
4h 26m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Howrah-Amritsar Mail
#13005 · Mail
|
03:59 RJPB |
08:10 MGS |
4h 11m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Vibhuti Express
#12333 · SF
|
04:29 RJPB |
08:40 MGS |
4h 11m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Guwahati Barmer Express Slip
#15632-Slip · Exp
|
04:44 RJPB |
08:55 MGS |
4h 11m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP
#15636 · Exp
|
04:45 RJPB |
08:55 MGS |
4h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - BARMER Exp
#15632 · Exp
|
04:45 RJPB |
08:55 MGS |
4h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp
#15668 · Exp
|
04:48 RJPB |
09:05 MGS |
4h 17m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Farakka Express
#13413 · Exp
|
05:13 RJPB |
10:05 MGS |
4h 52m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Farakka Express
#13483 · Exp
|
05:13 RJPB |
10:05 MGS |
4h 52m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Seemanchal Express
#12487 · SF
|
05:20 PNBE |
09:20 MGS |
4h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Lal Quila Express
#13111 · Exp
|
06:14 RJPB |
12:10 MGS |
5h 56m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Archana Express
#12355 · SF
|
07:05 RJPB |
10:40 MGS |
3h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himgiri Express
#12331 · SF
|
09:47 RJPB |
13:45 MGS |
3h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shramjeevi Express
#12391 · SF
|
10:28 RJPB |
14:20 MGS |
3h 52m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna-Indore Express
#19322 · Exp
|
11:10 RJPB |
15:00 MGS |
3h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna Indore Express
#19314 · Exp
|
11:10 RJPB |
15:00 MGS |
3h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp
#12142 · SF
|
11:22 DNR |
14:35 MGS |
3h 13m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna Mathura Express
#13237 · Exp
|
11:50 PNBE |
15:30 MGS |
3h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna Mathura Express
#13239 · Exp
|
11:50 PNBE |
15:30 MGS |
3h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DANAPUR - SECUNDERABAD SF EXP
#12792 · SF
|
12:13 DNR |
15:50 MGS |
3h 37m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp
#14055 · Mail
|
12:46 RJPB |
16:40 MGS |
3h 54m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp
#15646 · Exp
|
13:14 RJPB |
17:40 MGS |
4h 26m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kamakhya - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#05650 · Exp
|
13:14 RJPB |
18:00 MGS |
4h 46m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Sealdah-Varanasi Express
#13133 · Exp
|
13:37 RJPB |
20:40 MGS |
7h 03m | Daily | SL |
|
BHAGALPUR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp
#12335 · SF
|
13:44 RJPB |
17:40 MGS |
3h 56m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp
#15648 · Exp
|
13:44 RJPB |
17:40 MGS |
3h 56m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATNA - VASCO DA GAMA SF Exp
#12742 · SF
|
14:00 PNBE |
17:40 MGS |
3h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BHAGALPUR - SURAT Tapti Ganga Exp
#19048 · Exp
|
14:02 RJPB |
17:55 MGS |
3h 53m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp
#12317 · SF
|
15:52 RJPB |
19:30 MGS |
3h 38m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorva Express
#12303 · SF
|
16:01 RJPB |
19:40 MGS |
3h 39m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp
#12325 · SF
|
16:04 RJPB |
19:30 MGS |
3h 26m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express
#16360 · Exp
|
16:30 PNBE |
20:00 MGS |
3h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Vikramshila Express
#12367 · SF
|
16:47 RJPB |
20:19 MGS |
3h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Sampoorna Kranti Express
#12393 · SF
|
17:35 RJPB |
21:07 MGS |
3h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Magadh Express
#12401 · SF
|
17:38 RJPB |
22:10 MGS |
4h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express
#11105 · Exp
|
18:09 RJPB |
23:02 MGS |
4h 53m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
New Farakka-New Delhi Express
#14003 · Exp
|
18:09 RJPB |
23:05 MGS |
4h 56m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RajendraNagar-Ajmer Ibadat Express
#12395 · SF
|
18:45 RJPB |
23:02 MGS |
4h 17m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp
#12577 · SF
|
19:58 RJPB |
23:35 MGS |
3h 37m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATLIPUTRA - BANGALORE Sanghamitra SF Exp
#12296 · SF
|
20:12 DNR |
23:20 MGS |
3h 08m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Udyan Abha Toofan Express
#13007 · Exp
|
20:42 RJPB |
02:25 MGS |
5h 43m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Kumbh Express
#12369 · SF
|
20:58 RJPB |
00:30 MGS |
3h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Upasana Express
#12327 · SF
|
20:58 RJPB |
00:30 MGS |
3h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ananya Express
#12315 · SF
|
21:49 RJPB |
01:50 MGS |
4h 01m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bhagalpur-NewDelhi Weekly SF Express
#12349 · SF
|
22:20 RJPB |
01:48 MGS |
3h 28m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
PATLIPUTRA - PUNE SF Exp
#12150 · SF
|
23:03 DNR |
02:40 MGS |
3h 37m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATNA - MUMBAI BANDRA T Exp
#19050 · Exp
|
23:10 PNBE |
02:55 MGS |
3h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
PATNA - PURNA Exp
#17609 · Exp
|
23:10 PNBE |
02:55 MGS |
3h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14083 · Exp
|
23:18 RJPB |
03:45 MGS |
4h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Azimabad Express
#12948 · SF
|
23:30 PNBE |
03:10 MGS |
3h 40m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA - MUMBAI LTT Janta Exp
#13201 · Exp
|
23:30 RJPB |
04:10 MGS |
4h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 64 trains.
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