27421 Vande Bharat Sleeper: Varanasi to New Delhi
Train 27421 is the Vande Bharat Sleeper from Varanasi Jn (BSB) to New Delhi (NDLS). It leaves Varanasi at 20:50 and reaches New Delhi at 06:10 the next day, covering 758 km in 9 h 20 min with 4 stops on the way. It runs every day except Friday and has berths in 3A, 2A and 1A. The return train is 27422, which leaves New Delhi at 21:40.
Every stop, start to finish
- 20:50 leaves Varanasi
- 06:10 reaches New Delhi next day
- 9 h 20 min journey
- 758 km 4 stops on the way
- 20:50Varanasi
- 22:40Prayagraj
- 00:45 day 2Kanpur Central
- 03:57 day 2Aligarh
- 05:25 day 2Ghaziabad
- 06:10 day 2New Delhi
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
27421 time table
The full Vande Bharat Sleeper 27421 time table, from Varanasi Jn to New Delhi. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Varanasi; day 2 is the next calendar day.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | BSB | Starts | 20:50 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | PRYJ | 22:35 | 22:40 | 5 min | 1 | 125 |
| Kanpur Central | CNB | 00:40 | 00:45 | 5 min | 2 | 320 |
| Aligarh | ALJN | 03:55 | 03:57 | 2 min | 2 | 629 |
| Ghaziabad | GZB | 05:23 | 05:25 | 2 min | 2 | 735 |
| New Delhi | NDLS | 06:10 | Ends | – | 2 | 758 |
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.
27421 route and stops
27421 stops at 4 stations between Varanasi and New Delhi: Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, Ghaziabad. Leaving Varanasi at 20:50, 27421 runs 125 km to Prayagraj, arriving at 22:35 after 1 h 45 min. From Prayagraj it covers 195 km to Kanpur Central in 2 h, arriving at 00:40. From Kanpur Central it covers 309 km to Aligarh in 3 h 10 min, arriving at 03:55. From Aligarh it covers 106 km to Ghaziabad in 1 h 26 min, arriving at 05:23. The last stretch, 23 km from Ghaziabad, takes 0 h 45 min and ends at New Delhi at 06:10 the next day.
Over the whole 758 km the average speed is about 81 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Prayagraj to Kanpur Central, 195 km at an average of about 98 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Kanpur Central to Aligarh, 309 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 14 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Prayagraj. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
27421 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 27421 live. To see where 27421 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 27421.
- Choose the date the train left Varanasi. If you board after midnight, that is the day before you board.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 27421 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.
27421 running days
27421 runs six days a week and does not run on Friday. The running day is the day the train leaves Varanasi. Because it arrives at New Delhi the next day, there is no arrival at New Delhi on the day after its day off, Saturday. The return train 27422 does not run on Saturday. Check any date with the running days checker.
27421 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 27421, and you can see it without logging in. The Vande Bharat Sleeper fare includes the base fare, reservation and superfast charges, GST and food. For comparison, the New Delhi–Varanasi Sleeper cost ₹1,915 in 3A, ₹2,470 in 2A and ₹3,030 in 1A on 11 November 2026. See Vande Bharat ticket price for each route.
How to book 27421
Book 27421 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search BSB to NDLS, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick 3A, 2A or 1A.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 27421 leaves Varanasi.
- Tatkal: the Vande Bharat Sleeper has no Tatkal quota.
- First chart: prepared by 10:50 on the day of departure, for a 20:50 departure from Varanasi. 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.
27421 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 27421 leaves Varanasi at 20:50 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the Vande Bharat Sleeper rules, 25% of the fare is deducted until 20:50 three days before, 50% until 12:50 on the day of departure, and there is no refund after that. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
27421 coach position and classes
27421 has berths in 3A, 2A and 1A. A Vande Bharat Sleeper has 16 coaches: 11 in 3A, 4 in 2A and 1 in 1A. 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 27421
Food is included in the fare on the Vande Bharat Sleeper, so there is no meal option to choose when you book 27421. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 27422
27422 runs the other way, from New Delhi at 21:40 to Varanasi at 07:10 the next day, in 9 h 30 min, and does not run on Saturday. Together, 27421 and 27422 make the Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Varanasi and New Delhi: 22415 (Varanasi 06:00 → New Delhi 14:05), 22416 (New Delhi 15:00 → Varanasi 23:05), 22435 (Varanasi 15:00 → New Delhi 23:00), 22436 (New Delhi 06:00 → Varanasi 14:00).
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper (27421 / 27422) guide.
27421 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 27421?
27421 leaves Varanasi Jn (BSB) at 20:50.
What time does 27421 reach New Delhi?
27421 reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 06:10 the next day, after 9 h 20 min.
How can I check the running status of 27421?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 27421 and the date the train left Varanasi to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 27421 run?
Every day except Friday, counted from its departure from Varanasi.
How many stops does 27421 have?
4 stops between Varanasi and New Delhi: Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, Ghaziabad.
When is the chart prepared for 27421?
The first chart is prepared by 10:50 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 20:50 departure.
What is the platform number of 27421?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Varanasi on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 27421?
27422, from New Delhi at 21:40 to Varanasi at 07:10.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.