Ticket booking begins for Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train
The semi-high-speed service will commence its commercial journey on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to The Indian Express.
Ticket booking has commenced for the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, which is scheduled to begin its commercial journey on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to The Indian Express.
The Northern Railway zone will operate and maintain the 16-coach train. The Varanasi-New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express (27421) will run every day except Friday, while the New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express (27422) will operate every day except Saturday.
The train will travel at speeds between 130 kmph and 160 kmph on this route. It will stop at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
Passengers can book tickets online via the IRCTC website or the Rail Connect and RailOne apps, or offline at Passenger Reservation System counters. The train offers three classes: Third AC, Second AC, and First AC.
Fares from Varanasi to New Delhi are Rs 1,915 for Third AC, Rs 2,470 for Second AC, and Rs 3,030 for First AC. For the Prayagraj and Kanpur Central stops, the Third AC fare is Rs 1,010, Second AC is Rs 1,305, and First AC is Rs 1,600.
Aligarh fares are Rs 1,590 for Third AC, Rs 2,050 for Second AC, and Rs 2,515 for First AC. The train has a total passenger capacity of 823.