Varanasi to Kolkata Trains: Book from 7 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

Q: What are the details of the Varanasi to Kolkata train time?

7 trains run from Varanasi to Kolkata, please find below their departure times 12318 train (AKAL TAKHAT EXP) - Departs at 00:50 hrs and running days ( Wed Sat ) 13152 train (KOLKATA EXPRESS) - Departs at 01:10 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12382 train (POORVA EXPRESS) - Departs at 04:45 hrs and running days ( Tue Wed Sat ) 13038 train (KUMBHA EXPRESS) - Departs at 13:20 hrs and running days ( Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat ) 13010 train (DOON EXPRESS) - Departs at 16:15 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 13006 train (ASR HWH MAIL) - Departs at 17:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 13048 train (VIBHUTI EXPRESS) - Departs at 18:05 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat )

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Varanasi to Kolkata Trains

Train tickets available on 7 trains from Varanasi to Kolkata for Wed, 1 Jul 2026

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12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP

S M T W T F S

00:50 BSB

14h 00m

14:50 KOAA

12318 Running Status

18 hrs ago

₹2750

WL 2

Alternate Travel Plan

9 hrs ago

9 hrs ago

5 hrs ago

34 min ago

13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS

S M T W T F S

01:10 BSB

14h 30m

15:40 KOAA

13152 Running Status

10 hrs ago

₹1470

WL 6

Alternate Travel Plan

58 min ago

₹1040

WL 3

Alternate Travel Plan

5 hrs ago

13 min ago

12382 POORVA EXPRESS

S M T W T F S

04:45 BSB

12h 15m

17:00 HWH

12382 Running Status

18 hrs ago

43 min ago

43 min ago

1 hrs ago

13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS

S M T W T F S

13:20 BSB

13h 55m

03:15 HWH

13038 Running Status

10 hrs ago

₹2645

WL 2

Alternate Travel Plan

6 hrs ago

₹1590

WL 6

Alternate Travel Plan

5 hrs ago

₹1125

WL 10

Alternate Travel Plan

6 hrs ago

14 min ago

13010 DOON EXPRESS

S M T W T F S

16:15 BSB

14h 45m

07:00 HWH

13010 Running Status

2 hrs ago

₹2470

WL 3

Alternate Travel Plan

6 hrs ago

₹1485

WL 5

Alternate Travel Plan

5 hrs ago

28 min ago

13006 ASR HWH MAIL

S M T W T F S

17:00 BSB

14h 25m

07:25 HWH

13006 Running Status

20 hrs ago

₹2645

WL 2

Alternate Travel Plan

2 hrs ago

5 hrs ago

29 min ago

13048 VIBHUTI EXPRESS

S M T W T F S

18:05 BSB

13h 30m

07:35 HWH

13048 Running Status

19 min ago

19 min ago

1 hrs ago

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Trains from Varanasi to Kolkata

7 trains run between Varanasi and Kolkata. Varanasi has 1 stations, from which you can easily book train tickets to Kolkata.

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Varanasi to Kolkata Train Distance

The distance between Varanasi and Kolkata is approximately 727km. Varanasi to Kolkata distance by train is covered in about 14:00 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 12:15 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Varanasi to Kolkata train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Varanasi to Kolkata Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Varanasi to Kolkata, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Varanasi to Kolkata train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find Varanasi to Kolkata train fare priced between ₹400 and ₹2760, with the lowest price starting at ₹400. Below are the minimum Varanasi to Kolkata train reservation ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹2470
2A	₹1470
3A	₹1040
SL	₹395

Daily Trains from Varanasi to Kolkata

A total of 4 trains run daily from Varanasi to Kolkata. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
KOLKATA EXPRESS (13152)	Daily	01:10	15:40	Varanasi Junction	Kolkata Chitpur	14:30 hrs
DOON EXPRESS (13010)	Daily	16:15	07:00	Varanasi Junction	Kolkata Howrah Junction	14:45 hrs
ASR HWH MAIL (13006)	Daily	17:00	07:25	Varanasi Junction	Kolkata Howrah Junction	14:25 hrs
VIBHUTI EXPRESS (13048)	Daily	18:05	07:35	Varanasi Junction	Kolkata Howrah Junction	13:30 hrs

First Train from Varanasi to Kolkata

The first train from Varanasi to Kolkata is AKAL TAKHAT EXP. It starts from Varanasi at 00:50 and reaches Kolkata at 14:50.

Last Train from Varanasi to Kolkata

The last train from Varanasi to Kolkata is VIBHUTI EXPRESS. It starts from Varanasi at 18:05 and reaches Kolkata at 07:35.

Fastest Train from Varanasi to Kolkata

The fastest train from Varanasi to Kolkata is POORVA EXPRESS. The total Varanasi to Kolkata distance by train is 727 km. It takes only 12:15 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Varanasi to Kolkata

The cheapest train from Varanasi to Kolkata is KOLKATA EXPRESS (13152). The lowest price for Varanasi to Kolkata train ticket is ₹400.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the details of the Varanasi to Kolkata train time?

7 trains run between Varanasi and Kolkata. Please find below the details of Varanasi to Kolkata train time:

12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP departs Varanasi at 00:50 and reaches Kolkata at 14:50 Running days: Wed Sat
13152 KOLKATA EXPRESS departs Varanasi at 01:10 and reaches Kolkata at 15:40 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12382 POORVA EXPRESS departs Varanasi at 04:45 and reaches Kolkata at 17:00 Running days: Tue Wed Sat
13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS departs Varanasi at 13:20 and reaches Kolkata at 03:15 Running days: Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat
13010 DOON EXPRESS departs Varanasi at 16:15 and reaches Kolkata at 07:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
13006 ASR HWH MAIL departs Varanasi at 17:00 and reaches Kolkata at 07:25 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
13048 VIBHUTI EXPRESS departs Varanasi at 18:05 and reaches Kolkata at 07:35 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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You can book train tickets for the Varanasi to Kolkata route up to 60 days in advance.

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Which factors influence the Varanasi to Kolkata train ticket price?

The Varanasi to Kolkata train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹400 and ₹2760, with the lowest Varanasi to Kolkata train ticket price starting at ₹400.