{"id":6822,"date":"2025-08-03T08:09:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6822"},"modified":"2025-08-03T08:09:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T08:09:59","slug":"indore-to-varanasi-private-train-varanasi-to-indore-private-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/indore-to-varanasi-private-train-varanasi-to-indore-private-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Indore to Varanasi Private Train | Varanasi to Indore Private Train"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Indore to Varanasi Private Train | Varanasi to Indore Private Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No.82401 \/ IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Varanasi to Indore (via Lucknow)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) departure at 14:25 and Indore Junction (INDB) Arrival on 09:40. Journey times is 19h 15m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Tuesday and Thursday<\/p>\n

Train No.82402 \/ IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Indore to Varanasi (via Lucknow)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indore Junction (INDB) departure at 10:55 and Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) Arrival on 06:00. Journey times is 19h 05m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Wednesday and Friday<\/p>\n

Train No.82403 \/ IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Varanasi to Indore (via Allahabad)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) departure at 15:15 and Indore Junction (INDB) Arrival on 09:40. Journey times is 18h 25m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Monday<\/p>\n

Train No.82404 \/ IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Indore to Varanasi (via Allahabad)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indore Junction (INDB) departure at 10:55 and Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) Arrival on 05:00. Journey times is 18h 05m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Sunday<\/p>\n

Tejas Express Varanasi to Indore will commence operation from February 20 from Varanasi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indore-Varanasi Tejas Train, which will be the 3rd private sector train of the country, will run thrice in a week from both sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The train operates 3 days a week. It will take two days via Lucknow and one day via Allahabad. There will only be bedding on the train. There will be no seating.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Humsafar train is a fully Air Conditioned 3 AC service having facility GPS based Passenger Information System, Passenger announcement System, fire and smoke detection and suppression system, CCTVs, comfortable seats, mobile and laptop charging points, integrated Braille display, LCD display above compartment doors in the aisle, Fire retardant curtains, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about the IRCTC-operated private train service between Indore and Varanasi<\/strong>, commonly known as the Kashi Mahakal Express<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Kashi Mahakal Express (IRCTC Private Train)<\/h2>\n

This premium IRCTC-managed service connects Varanasi and Indore with controlled high-end amenities and thematic pilgrimage value.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf10 Train Routes, Frequency & Numbers<\/h3>\n
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  • Via Lucknow (Sultanpur\u2013Lucknow)<\/strong>\n
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    • Train 82401 \/ 82402 (re-designated as 20413\/20414)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departs Varanasi: 2:45\u202fPM every Tuesday & Thursday<\/strong> \u2192 Arrives Indore ~9:40\u202fAM<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n
    • Return: Departs Indore 10:55\u202fAM Wed\/Fri<\/strong>, arrives Varanasi ~6:00\u202fAM<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n
    • Journey \u279d ~1,128\u202fkm in ~19\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm to 19\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Via Prayagraj (Allahabad)<\/strong>\n
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      • Train 82403 \/ 82404 (re-designated as 20415\/20416)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departs Varanasi: 3:15\u202fPM on Sundays<\/strong> \u2192 Reaches Indore ~9:40\u202fAM<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Return: Departs Indore 10:55\u202fAM Monday<\/strong>, arrives Varanasi ~5:00\u202fAM<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Journey \u279d ~1,102\u202fkm in ~18\u202fh\u202f25\u202fm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude89 Amenities & Service Features<\/h2>\n
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        • Operates as a fully AC 3-tier \u201cHumsafar-type\u201d rake<\/strong>, with features such as LCD screens, CCTV, bio-toilets, charging points, and snack\/tea vending machines<\/li>\n
        • Includes vegetarian meals, bedding, housekeeping<\/strong>, and onboard security; travel insurance of \u20b910 lakh provided for each passenger<\/li>\n
        • Dynamic fare model<\/strong> similar to Tejas trains; sample fare from Varanasi\u2192Indore reported around \u20b91,951 (approx)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Booking<\/strong> only via IRCTC Rail Connect app or website<\/strong>, with special quotas for General and Foreign Tourist categories; charts prepared ~4\u202fh before departure, after which current booking may open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83e\uddfe Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Route<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDay(s) (VNS \u2192 INDB)<\/th>\nDay(s) (INDB \u2192 VNS)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Via Lucknow (Tue\/Thu)<\/td>\n82401 \/ 82402 (20413\/14)<\/td>\nTue, Thu<\/td>\nWed, Fri<\/td>\n~19h<\/td>\n~1,128\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Via Prayagraj (Sun\/Mon)<\/td>\n82403 \/ 82404 (20415\/16)<\/td>\nSun<\/td>\nMon<\/td>\n~18h 25m<\/td>\n~1,102\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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          • As an IRCTC private service<\/strong>, punctuality enforcement has changed; IRCTC ceased delay compensation<\/strong> for private trains from 15 February 2025<\/strong> onward.<\/li>\n
          • Be wary of unauthorized vendors<\/strong> boarding with IRCTC-like identity\u2014community warnings suggest scam incidents involving overpriced items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Alternatives and Travel Suggestions<\/h2>\n

            If you are flexible with timing or prefer guaranteed on-time performance:<\/p>\n

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            • Regular high-priority Humsafar or superfast trains like Lucknow\u2013New Delhi Tejas<\/strong>, or regular Varanasi\u2013Indore expresses.<\/li>\n
            • For budget travel: trains like 19313\/19314 Indore\u2013Patna Express<\/strong> via Varanasi (~\u20b91,400\u2013\u20b91,500 for 3AC) offer decent service and more frequent frequency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83c\udf1f Want to Go Further?<\/h2>\n

              Would you like help with:<\/p>\n

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              • Checking fare availability or booking on 82401\/82403<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
              • Day-by-day itinerary planning<\/strong> including pilgrimage stops (Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Ayodhya)?<\/li>\n
              • Comparing this IRCTC train versus regular trains (cost, comfort, timing)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Just let me know\u2014I\u2019d be happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Indore to Varanasi Private Train | Varanasi to Indore Private Train Train No.82401 \/ IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express Varanasi to Indore (via Lucknow) Varanasi-Banaras Cantt Railway (BSB) departure at 14:25 and Indore Junction (INDB) Arrival on 09:40. Journey times is 19h 15m, Halts 6 station, Runs on Tuesday and Thursday Train No.82402 \/ IRCTC […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,93],"tags":[355,92],"class_list":["post-6822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-trains","category-tejas-express","tag-new-trains-list-2020","tag-tejas-express"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6822","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=6822"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6822\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}