{"id":2998,"date":"2025-07-31T02:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2998"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:09:12","slug":"special-train-between-vadodara-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-vadodara-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mahamana Special train between Vadodara-Varanasi (Train No. 09103 \/ 09104) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi<\/p>\n

Train No. 09103 Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 09103 Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi Special train will leave from (Daily) Vadodara at 20.00 hrs & will reach Varanasi at 22.20 hrs and train running time between the station 26h and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 09104 Varanasi-Vadodara special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 09104 Varanasi-Vadodara Special train will leave from (Daily) Varanasi at 06.15 hrs & will reach Vadodara at 09.30 hrs and train running time between the station 27h and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi Distance between the station is 1532 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 09103 from Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi special train from 21-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 09104 from Varanasi \u2013 Vadodara special train from 23-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Bharuch, Surat, Nandurbar, Amalner, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna and Prayagrajcheoki stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises of I st AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction of New Trains Dadar Western-Kevadiya (Train No. 02927 \/ 02928)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Varanasi (Train No. 09103 \/ 09104)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Rewa (Train No. 09105 \/ 09106)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Introduction of New Trains Super Fast between MGR Chennai Central-Kevadiya (Train No. 09119 \/ 09120)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Introduction of New Trains: Gujarat Sampark Super Fast Special between Kevadiya-New Delhi (Train No. 09145 \/ 09146)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Introduction of New Trains: Jan Shatabdi Super Fast Special between Ahmedabad-Kevadiya (Train No. 09249 \/ 09250)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here\u2019s the latest verified information regarding AC\u2011tagged or special\/festival trains between Vadodara Junction (BRC) and Varanasi Junction (BSB)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude82 1. Temporary Special-Fare Special \u2014 Train No. 09103 \/ 09104<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • 09103 (BRC \u2192 BSB)<\/strong>\n
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      • Ran during festival periods (e.g. Mahamana special)<\/li>\n
      • Departed Vadodara at ~20:00<\/strong>, arrived Varanasi at ~22:20 next day (~26h\u202f20m)<\/li>\n
      • Classes included:<\/strong> AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), and 2S seating<\/li>\n
      • Frequency: Weekly<\/strong>, only active during select seasonal windows (e.g. Oct 2020, Chhath Puja, etc.) \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • 09104 (BSB \u2192 BRC)<\/strong>\n
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        • Reverse leg, departing early morning (~06:15) and arriving back at ~09:30 (Day 2) \ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> These specials are not currently running<\/strong> as of mid-2025 and are activated only during major events.<\/p>\n

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          \ud83d\ude84 2. Permanent Scheduled Services (Regular AC Travel)<\/h2>\n

          20903 \/ 20904 \u2013 Ekta Nagar\u2013Varanasi (formerly Vadodara\u2013Varanasi) Mahamana Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Runs weekly<\/strong>, departing Vadodara on Tuesdays at ~20:35<\/strong>, arriving Varanasi around 23:10 the next day<\/strong> (~26h\u202f35m, ~1,616\u202fkm) \ue202turn0search16\ue202turn0search8\ue201<\/li>\n
          • Offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), plus Sleeper and General<\/strong>; pantry\/e\u2011catering available<\/li>\n
          • Operates with modern LHB rakes<\/strong> and reliable schedule \ue202turn0search16\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83d\udd01 Other AC-Enabled Trains (Alternate Routes via Vadodara):<\/h3>\n

            Other trains providing AC service between Vadodara and Varanasi include:<\/p>\n

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            • Ekta Nagar\u2013Varanasi Mahamana Express (20903\/04)<\/strong> \u2014 Weekly, AC + SL<\/li>\n
            • Sabarmati Express (19167\/19168)<\/strong> \u2014 Four days a week with AC 2A\/3A & SL, ~35h journey \ue202turn0search17\ue201<\/li>\n
            • Various Sampark Kranti \/ Humsafar express<\/strong> options (~25\u201326h travel) onward via alternate origin stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              09103\/04<\/strong><\/td>\nBRC \u2194 Varanasi<\/td>\nDiscontinued (special)<\/td>\n~26h\u202f20m<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\nSeasonal only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              20903\/04<\/strong><\/td>\nBRC \u2194 Varanasi<\/td>\nWeekly (Tue)<\/td>\n~26\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\nModern rake, pantry service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              19167\/68<\/strong><\/td>\nADI \u2194 Varanasi (via Vadodara)<\/td>\n4\u00d7\/week<\/td>\n~35\u202fh<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\nStable but longer route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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              • For AC travel with defined schedule and coach options<\/strong>, Train 20903\/20904 (Ekta Nagar\u2013Varanasi Mahamana Express)<\/strong> is the most dependable option.<\/li>\n
              • Special trains like 09103\/04<\/strong> may occasionally be active during festivals but have low operational priority<\/strong>, can face cancellations, and timing is unpredictable.<\/li>\n
              • If you need more frequent or daily availability<\/strong>, consider alternatives like Sabarmati Express or other AC trains operating through Vadodara.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u26a0\ufe0f Passenger Advisory<\/h2>\n
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                • Special trains operate with lower priority<\/strong> and have been reported to experience delays of 10+ hours<\/strong> and inconsistent service standards. \ue202turn0reddit23\ue202turn0reddit24\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                  • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for 20903\/20904?<\/li>\n
                  • Fare breakdown by class<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
                  • Help with live seat availability or booking assistance<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Let me know and I\u2019d be happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Special train between Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi Mahamana Special train between Vadodara-Varanasi (Train No. 09103 \/ 09104) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi Train No. 09103 Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi special train Train No. 09103 Vadodara \u2013 Varanasi Special train will leave from (Daily) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,28],"tags":[144,214,145,215,20,27],"class_list":["post-2998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-special-trains","category-western-railway","tag-mahamana-express","tag-mahamana-express-train-timing","tag-mahamana-express-train","tag-mahamana-superfast-express-train","tag-special-trains","tag-western-railway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2998"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2998\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}