Varanasi → Kolkata
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The Varanasi to Kolkata train route covers approximately 842 km by rail and takes around 15.3 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal.
This is a medium-distance route with overnight trains being the most popular choice. 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 842 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 | ₹2,084 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹1,158 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹834 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹324 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹185 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹926 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp
#12314 · Raj
|
01:38 MGS |
10:15 SDAH |
8h 37m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12302 · Raj
|
01:55 MGS |
09:55 HWH |
8h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12306 · Raj
|
01:55 MGS |
12:40 HWH |
10h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express
#22812 · Raj
|
02:15 MGS |
10:35 KGP |
8h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)
#22824 · Raj
|
02:15 MGS |
12:25 KGP |
10h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express
#12260 · Drnt
|
04:56 MGS |
12:25 SDAH |
7h 29m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express
#12330 · SKr
|
06:55 MGS |
17:25 SDAH |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12820 · SKr
|
19:26 MGS |
06:35 KGP |
11h 09m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express
#12274 · Drnt
|
22:23 MGS |
06:00 HWH |
7h 37m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express
#12282 · Drnt
|
23:12 MGS |
07:10 KGP |
7h 58m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Mail (via Allahabad)
#12322 · SF
|
00:12 MGS |
11:45 HWH |
11h 33m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp
#12358 · SF
|
01:10 BSB |
11:05 KOAA |
9h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Udyan Abha Toofan Express
#13008 · Exp
|
01:25 MGS |
19:20 HWH |
17h 55m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
JammuTawi-Kolkata Chitpur Express
#13152 · Exp
|
01:30 BSB |
15:50 KOAA |
14h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
AKAL TAKHT Express
#12318 · SF
|
02:55 MGS |
KOAA |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp
#12326 · SF
|
02:55 MGS |
15:15 KOAA |
12h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ananya Express
#12316 · SF
|
03:00 MGS |
15:10 SDAH |
12h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp
#12937 · SF
|
03:15 MGS |
13:05 HWH |
9h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorva Express
#12304 · SF
|
04:55 MGS |
16:45 HWH |
11h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Ajmer Sealdah Express
#12988 · SF
|
05:15 MGS |
15:55 SDAH |
10h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Poorva Express
#12382 · SF
|
05:25 BSB |
16:45 HWH |
11h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express
#12380 · SF
|
06:55 MGS |
17:25 SDAH |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
AGRA CANTT - KOLKATA CHITPUR SF Exp
#12320 · SF
|
06:55 MGS |
17:20 KOAA |
10h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express
#11106 · Exp
|
07:20 MGS |
21:45 KOAA |
14h 25m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Varanasi- Sealdah Express
#13134 · Exp
|
10:05 MGS |
10:55 SDAH |
24h 50m | Daily | SL |
|
Purushottam SF Express
#12802 · SF
|
10:40 MGS |
22:05 KGP |
11h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Janata Express
#13040 · Exp
|
12:15 MGS |
06:05 HWH |
17h 50m | Daily | |
|
Lal Quila Express
#13112 · Exp
|
14:15 MGS |
07:30 KOAA |
17h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Kumbh Express
#12370 · SF
|
14:30 MGS |
03:15 HWH |
12h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Upasana Express
#12328 · SF
|
14:30 MGS |
03:15 HWH |
12h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Doon Express
#23010 · Exp
|
16:15 BSB |
06:55 HWH |
14h 40m | Daily | SL |
|
Doon Express
#13010 · Exp
|
16:15 BSB |
06:55 HWH |
14h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jodhpur-Howrah SF Express
#12308 · SF
|
17:10 MGS |
04:00 HWH |
10h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bikaner-Howrah SF Express
#22308 · SF
|
17:10 MGS |
04:00 HWH |
10h 50m | Daily | 3A,SL |
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Amritsar Howrah Mail
#13006 · Mail
|
18:15 MGS |
07:20 HWH |
13h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express
#12816 · SF
|
18:20 MGS |
04:55 KGP |
10h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bhojpuri Express
#15022 · Exp
|
18:45 BSB |
07:55 KGP |
13h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Vibhuti Express
#12334 · SF
|
19:00 MGS |
07:55 HWH |
12h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Howrah SF Express
#12324 · SF
|
19:45 MGS |
06:00 HWH |
10h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp
#12876 · SF
|
20:10 BSB |
09:35 KGP |
13h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chambal Express
#12176 · SF
|
20:15 MGS |
06:45 HWH |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chambal Express
#12178 · SF
|
20:15 MGS |
06:45 HWH |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shipra Express
#19305 · Exp
|
20:15 MGS |
06:45 HWH |
10h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kalka Mail
#12312 · SF
|
20:40 MGS |
07:30 HWH |
10h 50m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amritsar Howrah Express
#13050 · Exp
|
20:45 MGS |
15:45 HWH |
19h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Himgiri Express
#12332 · SF
|
22:25 MGS |
11:15 HWH |
12h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 46 trains.
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Official resources for Indian Railways travel:
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