12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express
Train number12581
Train nameBanaras - New Delhi SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationBANARAS (BNRS)
Departure23:10 · Day 1
Destination stationNEW DELHI (NDLS)
Arrival09:45 · Day 2
Total distance755 km
Journey duration10 hours 35 minutes
Scheduled stations7
Intermediate stops5
Railway zoneNorth Eastern Railway (NER)
DivisionVaranasi (BSB)
Running daysMonday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from BANARAS at 11:10 PM. It arrives at its destination, NEW DELHI on Day 2 at 9:45 AM, covering a total distance of 755 km in 10 hours 35 minutes, with 5 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express runs on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Varanasi division of the North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1BNRSBANARASDay 1Source23:100 km
2GYNGYANPUR ROADDay 123:5623:582 min56 km
3PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 201:1001:155 min121 km
4GOYGOVINDPURIDay 203:5003:555 min318 km
5TDLTUNDLA JNDay 206:2306:252 min545 km
6GZBGHAZIABADDay 208:5308:552 min730 km
7NDLSNEW DELHIDay 209:45Destination755 km

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express starts its journey from BANARAS and terminates at NEW DELHI. The scheduled station sequence is: BANARAS, GYANPUR ROAD, PRAYAGRAJ JN, GOVINDPURI, TUNDLA JN, GHAZIABAD, NEW DELHI.

Coach Position and Composition

12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04H1
  5. Position 05A1
  6. Position 06A2
  7. Position 07B1
  8. Position 08B2
  9. Position 09B3
  10. Position 10B4
  11. Position 11B5
  12. Position 12B6
  13. Position 13M1
  14. Position 14M2
  15. Position 15S1
  16. Position 16S2
  17. Position 17S3
  18. Position 18S4
  19. Position 19S5
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04H1
05A1
06A2
07B1
08B2
09B3
10B4
11B5
12B6
13M1
14M2
15S1
16S2
17S3
18S4
19S5
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹2,725
Child fare
₹1,405
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,640
Child fare
₹820
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,100
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,285
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,170
Child fare
₹590
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,495
Child Tatkal fare
₹915
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,080
Child fare
₹550
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,395
Child Tatkal fare
₹865
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹454
Child fare
₹250
Adult Tatkal fare
₹575
Child Tatkal fare
₹375
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹220
Child fare
₹115

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express departs from BANARAS at 11:10 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express terminates at NEW DELHI (NDLS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-H1-A1-A2-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-B6-M1-M2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express covers a total distance of 755 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express operates on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express has 5 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12581 Banaras - New Delhi SF Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.