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The Railways has revised the stoppages of Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train w.e.f March 2, 2026. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Vande Bharat Express train: Indian Railways (IR) has revised the schedule of Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train. This semi-high speed train is being operated and maintained by the East Central Railway (ECR) zone. The Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express has not only reduced travel time between two cities but also improved connectivity.
Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train: Travel Time, Route
Train number 20887/20888 Ranchi-Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express train covers a distance of 536 km in 07:50 hrs. This is the fastest train on the route. Other trains cover the same distance in more than 12 hours. This semi-high-speed train run via Gaya Junction.
Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train: Stoppages
The Railways has revised the stoppages of Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train w.e.f March 2, 2026. The train will now stop at eight stations instead of seven during its journey between Ranchi and Varanasi. These are: Muri, Bokaro Steel City, Parasnath, Hazaribagh Road, Koderma, Gaya, Sasaram and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.
Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train timing
Train number 20887 Ranchi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express departs from Ranchi at 05:10 hrs and arrives in Varanasi at 13:00 hrs. During the journey, it will reach Hazaribagh Road station at 08:12 hrs.
On its return leg, train number 20888 Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express leaves Varanasi Junction at 16:05 hrs and reaches Ranchi at 23:55 hrs. The train will arrive in Hazaribagh Road station at 20:17 hrs.
Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train: Ticket Price
The Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express offers two classes of travel: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare for travelling between Ranchi and Varanasi in AC Chair Car is Rs 1,470, while a ticket in Executive Chair Car between Varanasi and Ranchi costs Rs 2,695.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More
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