27422 Vande Bharat Sleeper: New Delhi to Varanasi
Train 27422 is the Vande Bharat Sleeper from New Delhi (NDLS) to Varanasi Jn (BSB). It leaves New Delhi at 21:40 and reaches Varanasi at 07:10 the next day, covering 758 km in 9 h 30 min with 4 stops on the way. It runs every day except Saturday and has berths in 3A, 2A and 1A. The return train is 27421, which leaves Varanasi at 20:50.
Every stop, start to finish
- 21:40 leaves New Delhi
- 07:10 reaches Varanasi next day
- 9 h 30 min journey
- 758 km 4 stops on the way
- 21:40New Delhi
- 22:15Ghaziabad
- 23:22Aligarh
- 02:50 day 2Kanpur Central
- 05:10 day 2Prayagraj
- 07:10 day 2Varanasi
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
27422 time table
The full Vande Bharat Sleeper 27422 time table, from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves New Delhi; day 2 is the next calendar day.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | NDLS | Starts | 21:40 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Ghaziabad | GZB | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 min | 1 | 24 |
| Aligarh | ALJN | 23:20 | 23:22 | 2 min | 1 | 129 |
| Kanpur Central | CNB | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5 min | 2 | 439 |
| Prayagraj | PRYJ | 05:05 | 05:10 | 5 min | 2 | 633 |
| Varanasi | BSB | 07:10 | 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.
27422 route and stops
27422 stops at 4 stations between New Delhi and Varanasi: Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj. Leaving New Delhi at 21:40, 27422 runs 24 km to Ghaziabad, arriving at 22:13 after 0 h 33 min. From Ghaziabad it covers 105 km to Aligarh in 1 h 5 min, arriving at 23:20. From Aligarh it covers 310 km to Kanpur Central in 3 h 23 min, arriving at 02:45. From Kanpur Central it covers 194 km to Prayagraj in 2 h 15 min, arriving at 05:05. The last stretch, 125 km from Prayagraj, takes 2 h and ends at Varanasi at 07:10 the next day.
Over the whole 758 km the average speed is about 80 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Ghaziabad to Aligarh, 105 km at an average of about 97 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Aligarh to Kanpur Central, 310 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 14 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Kanpur Central. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
27422 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 27422 live. To see where 27422 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 27422.
- Choose the date the train left New Delhi. 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 27422 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.
27422 running days
27422 runs six days a week and does not run on Saturday. The running day is the day the train leaves New Delhi. Because it arrives at Varanasi the next day, there is no arrival at Varanasi on the day after its day off, Sunday. The return train 27421 does not run on Friday. Check any date with the running days checker.
27422 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 27422, 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 27422
Book 27422 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 3A, 2A or 1A.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 27422 leaves New Delhi.
- Tatkal: the Vande Bharat Sleeper has no Tatkal quota.
- First chart: prepared by 11:40 on the day of departure, for a 21:40 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.
27422 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 27422 leaves New Delhi at 21:40 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the Vande Bharat Sleeper rules, 25% of the fare is deducted until 21:40 three days before, 50% until 13:40 on the day of departure, and there is no refund after that. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
27422 coach position and classes
27422 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 27422
Food is included in the fare on the Vande Bharat Sleeper, so there is no meal option to choose when you book 27422. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 27421
27421 runs the other way, from Varanasi at 20:50 to New Delhi at 06:10 the next day, in 9 h 20 min, and does not run on Friday. Together, 27422 and 27421 make the New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper 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), 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.
27422 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 27422?
27422 leaves New Delhi (NDLS) at 21:40.
What time does 27422 reach Varanasi?
27422 reaches Varanasi Jn (BSB) at 07:10 the next day, after 9 h 30 min.
How can I check the running status of 27422?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 27422 and the date the train left New Delhi to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 27422 run?
Every day except Saturday, counted from its departure from New Delhi.
How many stops does 27422 have?
4 stops between New Delhi and Varanasi: Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj.
When is the chart prepared for 27422?
The first chart is prepared by 11:40 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 21:40 departure.
What is the platform number of 27422?
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 27422?
27421, from Varanasi at 20:50 to New Delhi at 06:10.
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.