Rail Train Info

20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express

Train Information

Key information for 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Train number20888
Train nameVaranasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Train typeVANDE BHARAT
Source stationVARANASI (BSB)
Departure15:55 · Day 1
Destination stationRANCHI (RNC)
Arrival23:55 · Day 1
Total distance540 km
Journey duration8 hours
Scheduled stations10
Intermediate stops8
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionLucknow (NR) (LKO)
Running daysMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Travel classesEC, CC

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is a VANDE BHARAT type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VARANASI at 3:55 PM. It arrives at its destination, RANCHI on Day 1 at 11:55 PM, covering a total distance of 540 km in 8 hours, with 8 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and offers travel classes EC, CC. The train is operated by the Lucknow (NR) division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1BSBVARANASIDay 1Source15:550 km
2DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 116:3516:405 min18 km
3SSMSASARAMDay 117:4017:422 min119 km
4GAYAGAYA JNDay 118:4518:505 min222 km
5KQRKODERMADay 119:5019:522 min298 km
6HZDHAZARIBAGH RDDay 120:1720:192 min347 km
7PNMEPARASNATHDay 120:5020:522 min374 km
8BKSCBOKARO STEEL CITYDay 121:3021:355 min424 km
9MURIMURI JNDay 122:2822:302 min476 km
10RNCRANCHIDay 123:55Destination540 km

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express starts its journey from VARANASI and terminates at RANCHI. The scheduled station sequence is: VARANASI, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, SASARAM, GAYA JN, KODERMA, HAZARIBAGH RD, PARASNATH, BOKARO STEEL CITY, MURI JN, RANCHI.

Coach Position and Composition

20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express indicative coach position

  1. Position 01C7
  2. Position 02C6
  3. Position 03C5
  4. Position 04C4
  5. Position 05C3
  6. Position 06E1
  7. Position 07C2
  8. Position 08C1
Coach positionCoach code
01C7
02C6
03C5
04C4
05C3
06E1
07C2
08C1

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
CC
Adult fare
₹1,472
Child fare
₹1,470
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,707
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,705
EC
Adult fare
₹2,698
Child fare
₹2,695
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,223
Child Tatkal fare
₹3,220

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 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express departs from VARANASI at 3:55 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express terminates at RANCHI (RNC).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express has the following coach composition: C7-C6-C5-C4-C3-E1-C2-C1.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express covers a total distance of 540 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express operates on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

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

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express has 8 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 20888 Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express offers the following travel classes: EC, CC.