20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


The 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is India’s forty-ninth (49th) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Uttar Pradesh to the state of Jharkhand. The train running from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Sasaram Junction, Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Bokaro Steel City, and Muri Junction along its route.


Key Components of 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


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Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
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Overview: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20888
Train Series:Forty-Ninth Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Seventh 2nd Generation | Thirty-Second Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version:Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:South Eastern Railways (SER)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:18 March 2024
Reverse Route:20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Departure Time:04:05 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrival Time:04:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:04:45 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Arrival Time:05:48 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:05:50 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Arrival Time:06:45 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:50 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Arrival Time:07:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:07:52 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Arrival Time:09:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:09:55 PM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrival Time:10:48 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:10:50 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Arrival Time:11:55 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Arrives To (First Halt):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Next Arrives To (Sixth Halt):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Final Arrival or Destination:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Complete Train Routes:Varanasi Junction-Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Sasaram Junction-Gaya Junction-Koderma Junction-Bokaro Steel City-Muri Junction-Ranchi Junction

Stops and Timing: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:6
First Halt Station Name:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrives to First Halt:04:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:04:45 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Arrives to Second Halt:05:48 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:05:50 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Arrives to Third Halt:06:45 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:06:50 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Arrives to Fourth Halt:07:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:52 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Arrives to Fifth Halt:09:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:09:55 PM
Sixth Halt Station Name:Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrives to Sixth Halt:10:48 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:10:50 PM

Fares: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction:INR 1450
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction:INR 2675

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.


Frequency: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Frequency:All Days Except Thursday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Coach Position: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Platform Number: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Varanasi Junction2
First Halt Station:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction1
Second Halt Station:Sasaram Junction3
Third Halt Station:Gaya Junction2
Fourth Halt Station:Koderma Junction2
Fifth Halt Station:Bokaro Steel City1
Sixth Halt Station:Muri Junction1
End/Terminal Station:Ranchi Junction2

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.


Speed: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:110 km/h
Average Speed:69 km/h

Distance: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction:539 km

Travel Time: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Varanasi Junction to Ranchi Junction:07 hours 50 minutes

Connecting Regions: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand
Connecting Cities:Varanasi and Ranchi
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Varanasi Junction and Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Varanasi Junction and Ranchi Junction:102 Intermediate Stations (Including 6 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express


No. of Coaches:8
Coach Class(es):The Mini Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C7, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1.
Coach Positions:
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:7
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:1
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:530
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System

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