Booking opens for Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat sleeper train
The new service will begin regular commercial operations on November 2, 2026, providing overnight travel in three air-conditioned classes.
According to Urban Acres, booking has opened for the Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. The service is scheduled to start regular commercial operations on November 2, 2026.
The Northern Railway zone will manage the operation and maintenance of the 16-coach train, which was inaugurated on Saturday. This is the first Vande Bharat sleeper train in Uttar Pradesh and the second sleeper service in the Vande Bharat fleet.
Train 27421 will run every day except Friday, while the return service, train 27422, will operate every day except Saturday. The train will stop at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
The service offers First AC, Second AC, and Third AC accommodation. One-way fares from Varanasi to New Delhi are Rs 3,030 for First AC, Rs 2,470 for Second AC, and Rs 1,915 for Third AC.
The train is designed for a maximum speed of 180 kmph, though it is expected to operate between 130 kmph and 160 kmph on this route. Passengers can book tickets via the IRCTC website, Rail Connect app, RailOne app, or at railway station reservation counters.