22436 Vande Bharat Express: New Delhi to Varanasi
Train 22436 is the Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi (NDLS) to Varanasi Jn (BSB). It leaves New Delhi at 06:00 and reaches Varanasi at 14:00 the same day, covering 771 km in 8 h with 2 stops on the way. It runs every day except Thursday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 22435, which leaves Varanasi at 15:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 06:00 leaves New Delhi
- 14:00 reaches Varanasi
- 8 h journey
- 771 km 2 stops on the way
- 06:00New Delhi
- 10:10Kanpur Central
- 12:10Prayagraj
- 14:00Varanasi
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22436 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22436 time table, from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves New Delhi.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | NDLS | Starts | 06:00 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Kanpur Central | CNB | 10:08 | 10:10 | 2 min | 1 | 441 |
| Prayagraj | PRYJ | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2 min | 1 | 636 |
| Varanasi | BSB | 14:00 | Ends | – | 1 | 771 |
These are scheduled times, checked on 11 November 2026 against two independent timetable sources. On the day you travel, the live times on NTES take priority.
22436 route and stops
22436 stops at 2 stations between New Delhi and Varanasi: Kanpur Central, Prayagraj. Leaving New Delhi at 06:00, 22436 runs 441 km to Kanpur Central, arriving at 10:08 after 4 h 8 min. From Kanpur Central it covers 195 km to Prayagraj in 1 h 58 min, arriving at 12:08. The last stretch, 135 km from Prayagraj, takes 1 h 50 min and ends at Varanasi at 14:00.
Over the whole 771 km the average speed is about 96 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is New Delhi to Kanpur Central, 441 km at an average of about 107 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is New Delhi to Kanpur Central, 441 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 4 minutes; the longest halt is 2 minutes at Kanpur Central. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
22436 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22436 live. To see where 22436 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22436.
- Choose the date the train left New Delhi.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 22436 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you are entitled to a full refund; see Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
22436 running days
22436 runs six days a week and does not run on Thursday. The running day is the day the train leaves New Delhi. The return train 22435 does not run on Thursday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
22436 fare
IRCTC fares for the full journey from New Delhi to Varanasi, one adult, General quota, checked on 11 November 2026:
| Class | With meal | No food | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,835 | ₹1,472 | ₹363 |
| EC | ₹3,385 | ₹2,967 | ₹418 |
The fare includes the reservation charge, superfast charge and GST. A shorter journey costs less; IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations when you search. See Vande Bharat ticket price for other routes.
How to book 22436
Book 22436 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search NDLS to BSB, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick CC or EC.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 22436 leaves New Delhi.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves New Delhi.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:00 departure from New Delhi. The final chart is made at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Platform: not fixed in advance. It is announced at the station on the day; check the display boards or NTES.
Step-by-step help is in the Vande Bharat booking guide.
22436 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22436 leaves New Delhi at 06:00 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the 72, 24 and 8-hour bands announced in March 2026, you pay only the flat charge (₹189 in CC, ₹252 in EC, with GST) until 06:00 three days before, 25% of the fare until 06:00 the day before, 50% until 22:00 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22436 fall at 06:00 two days before, 18:00 the day before and 02:00 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22436 coach position and classes
22436 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. A Vande Bharat Express Chair Car train has 8, 16 or 20 coaches: CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end), and EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout with rotating seats. Indian Railways does not publish a fixed coach order for each train, so check the coach guidance boards on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach will stop. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 22436
Meals on 22436 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match: for the full journey the meal costs ₹363 in CC and ₹418 in EC. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 22435
22435 runs the other way, from Varanasi at 15:00 to New Delhi at 23:00, in 8 h, and does not run on Thursday. Together, 22436 and 22435 make the New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between New Delhi and Varanasi: 22415 (Varanasi 06:00 → New Delhi 14:05), 22416 (New Delhi 15:00 → Varanasi 23:05), 27421 (Varanasi 20:50 → New Delhi 06:10), 27422 (New Delhi 21:40 → Varanasi 07:10).
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express guide.
22436 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22436?
22436 leaves New Delhi (NDLS) at 06:00.
What time does 22436 reach Varanasi?
22436 reaches Varanasi Jn (BSB) at 14:00, after 8 h.
How can I check the running status of 22436?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22436 and the date the train left New Delhi to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22436 run?
Every day except Thursday, counted from its departure from New Delhi.
How many stops does 22436 have?
2 stops between New Delhi and Varanasi: Kanpur Central, Prayagraj.
What is the fare of 22436?
For the full journey, ₹1,835 in CC, ₹3,385 in EC (IRCTC, 11 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 22436?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 06:00 departure.
What is the platform number of 22436?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at New Delhi on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 22436?
22435, from Varanasi at 15:00 to New Delhi at 23:00.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fare enquiry, 11 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.