{"id":8732,"date":"2025-07-26T08:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8732"},"modified":"2025-07-26T08:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:46:14","slug":"puja-special-trains-delhi-to-varanasi-puja-special-trains-varanasi-to-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/puja-special-trains-delhi-to-varanasi-puja-special-trains-varanasi-to-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Puja Special Trains Delhi to Varanasi | Puja Special Trains Varanasi to Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Puja Special Trains Delhi to Varanasi | Puja Special Trains Varanasi to Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delhi \u2013 Varanasi \u2013 Delhi (Train No. 01674 \/ Train No. 01673) Weekly Reserved Special Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 01674 Delhi Jn \u2013 Varanasi Reserved Festival Special Train 3 days a week from 18.10.2025 to 11.11.2025 on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday will depart Delhi Jn at 11.00 hrs and reach Varanasi at 04.35 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

In the return direction, Train No. 01673 Varanasi \u2013 Delhi Jn. Reserved Festival Special train 3 days a week from 19.10.2025 to 12.11.2025 will depart Varanasi at 06.30 hrs on every Wednesday, Saturday and Monday and will reach Delhi Jn at 01.00 hrs the next day.<\/p>\n

This special train comprising of Sleeper and General reserved coaches will halt at Moradabad, Chandausi, Lucknow and Sultanpur stations enroute in both the directions.<\/p>\n

For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified info on Puja Special Trains between Delhi and Varanasi<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Puja Special Trains \u2013 October\u2013November 2025 (Official IRCTC)<\/h2>\n

From IRCTC\u2019s 2025 festival circular:<\/p>\n

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  • Train 01674 (Delhi Jn \u2192 Varanasi)<\/strong>\n
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    • Operated three times a week<\/strong> (Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays) from October 18 to November 11, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departed Delhi junction at 11:00\u202fAM<\/strong>, arriving at Varanasi around 04:35\u202fAM<\/strong> the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 01673 (Varanasi \u2192 Delhi Jn)<\/strong>\n
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      • Ran on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Mondays<\/strong> from October 19 to November 12, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departed Varanasi at 06:30\u202fAM<\/strong>, arriving back in Delhi at 01:00\u202fAM<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These trains were specific to the 2025 Durga Puja festivals and have not been scheduled since then<\/strong>\u2014no listings in 2025, 2025, or 2025.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd04 Festival or Special Fare Trains (Non\u2011Puja) in Other Years<\/h2>\n
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        • Indian Railways often runs festival special or special fare trains<\/strong> on Delhi\u2013Varanasi during Diwali, Chhath Puja<\/strong>, and festive months.\n
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          • For example, in 2025\u20132025, over 160 special trains<\/strong> across multiple routes had been announced for Chhath and Diwali seasons from Delhi, some heading toward Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi\u2011bound services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • As of early 2025, IRCTC is planning 300+ festival-special trains<\/strong>, with routes including Delhi \u2192 Varanasi<\/strong> during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath periods. However, detailed train numbers and schedules have not yet been officially published for Puja\u202f2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\ude84 Regular High\u2011Priority Alternatives (Recommended Year\u2011Round)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train\/Service<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nTypical Departure (Delhi)<\/th>\nArrival (Varanasi)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Vande Bharat Express (22435\/22436)<\/strong><\/td>\n6 days\/week<\/td>\n~6:00\u202fAM<\/td>\n~2:00\u202fPM (Chair\u2011car)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Shiv Ganga Express (12559\/12560)<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~8:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n~6:00\u202fAM next day (AC Sleeper option)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Mahamana Express (22418\/22417)<\/strong><\/td>\nTri-weekly<\/td>\n~6:35\u202fPM (Mon\/Wed\/Fri)<\/td>\n~8:25\u202fAM next day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Among travelers, Shiv Ganga Express<\/strong> is especially praised for timing, onboard cleanliness, and AC travel comfort\u2014even over Vande Bharat when sleeper coaches are preferred<\/p>\n

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            \u2139\ufe0f Notes & Traveler Tips<\/h2>\n
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            • Special festival trains<\/strong> typically have low operational priority<\/strong>, leading to frequent delays and occasionally lacking onboard catering or clean rakes<\/li>\n
            • A Reddit user observation:
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              \u201cTT once told me special train starts with 0 and it has least priority over any other train\u2026 special get special\u2026 special treatment with late\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

            • IRCTC\u2019s 2025 festival train schedules are expected to be released around August\u2013September 2025<\/strong>, especially ahead of Durga\/Uttarayan<\/strong> festivals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Summary<\/h2>\n
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              • Puja Special trains 2025 (01674\/01673)<\/strong> were only active during Oct\u2013Nov 2025<\/strong>\u2014not scheduled after that.<\/li>\n
              • No confirmed Puja-specific specials in 2025, 2025, or early 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Festival special trains<\/strong> for Puja\/Diwali\/Chhath are expected in 2025, but official train numbers\/timings for Delhi\u2011Varanasi aren\u2019t released yet.<\/li>\n
              • For reliable travel, consider daily\/semi-weekly high\u2011priority trains<\/strong> like:\n
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                • Shiv Ganga Express (12559\/12560)<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Vande Bharat Express (22435\/22436)<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Mahamana Express (22418\/22417)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \ud83e\udded What You Can Do Now<\/h2>\n
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                  1. Bookmark\/use IRCTC Rail Connect or NTES app<\/strong> to monitor updates\u2014festival special trains are typically announced 6\u20138 weeks before<\/strong> the travel period.<\/li>\n
                  2. If Puja specials don\u2019t appear for 2025, prefer Shiv Ganga Express or Vande Bharat\/Mahamana<\/strong> for confirmed seats, punctuality, and comfort.<\/li>\n
                  3. Book early<\/strong>, especially for AC sleeper classes, as availability tightens quickly during festival seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Would you like help checking live availability, fare estimates, or booking options for any of these routes or trains?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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