Ticket Booking Opens for Varanasi‑New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper with Fares Starting at Rs 1,915

Ticket booking has started for the second Vande Bharat Sleeper train that will link Varanasi and New Delhi. The Ministry of Railways says train numbers 27421 (Varanasi‑New Delhi) and 27422 (New Delhi‑Varanasi) will begin commercial runs on Monday, 2 Nov 2026. Train 27421 will run daily except Friday, while 27422 will run daily except Saturday. Although the Vande Bharat design can reach 180 kmph, the service on this route will be limited to 130‑160 kmph.

Schedule

The train will stop at four stations on its journey: Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad.

Coaches and Classes

Sixteen coaches will provide three classes – Third AC, Second AC and First AC. Ticket prices are Rs 1,915 for Third AC (3A), Rs 2,470 for Second AC (2A) and Rs 3,030 for First AC (1A).

Booking

Passengers can book online through the IRCTC website, the Rail Connect app or the RailOne app. Offline tickets are available at Passenger Reservation System counters at railway stations.

Context

The Northern Railway zone will operate and maintain the train, expanding semi‑high‑speed options on a busy corridor. The new service follows the earlier Vande Bharat Express launches and aims to offer faster, more comfortable travel between two major northern cities.