New Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express Train: Route, Timings, Stops and Ticket Information
A new daily train now connects Sabarmati in Gujarat with Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express, train numbers 12205 and 12206, travels through Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, with stops including Palanpur, Abu Road, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Govindpuri, Subedarganj and Mirzapur.
Regular services began on different dates in each direction. Train 12206 from Varanasi began on 2 November 2026. Train 12205 from Sabarmati is scheduled to begin on 4 November 2026. Both are scheduled to run daily.
Train details at a glance
- Train name: Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express
- Train numbers: 12205 and 12206
- Route: Sabarmati ↔ Varanasi
- Frequency: Daily
- 12206, Varanasi to Sabarmati: Regular service began 2 November 2026
- 12205, Sabarmati to Varanasi: Regular service begins 4 November 2026
- Classes: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper and General
- Reported rake composition: 21 coaches
Timings and journey duration
12205: Sabarmati to Varanasi
Train 12205 departs Sabarmati at 5:20 am and is scheduled to reach Varanasi Junction at 6:30 am the following day. The journey takes approximately 25 hours and 10 minutes.
12206: Varanasi to Sabarmati
Train 12206 departs Varanasi Junction at 5:30 pm and is scheduled to arrive at Sabarmati at 8:15 pm the following day. The journey takes approximately 26 hours and 45 minutes.
These are scheduled times; delays can affect actual arrival. Check the train’s live status before travelling, particularly if you need to connect to another service.
Route and stations
The train serves 20 intermediate stations between Sabarmati and Varanasi:
Sabarmati → Mehsana → Palanpur → Abu Road → Falna → Marwar Junction → Beawar → Ajmer → Kishangarh → Jaipur → Gandhinagar Jaipur → Bandikui Junction → Mandawar Mahwa Road → Kherli → Nadbai → Bharatpur Junction → Idgah Agra Junction → Tundla Junction → Govindpuri → Subedarganj → Mirzapur → Varanasi Junction
This route offers connections to destinations in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Passengers travelling to Prayagraj should note that the listed station is Subedarganj.
Full scheduled timetable for New Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express
Times are local. For each intermediate station, the table shows arrival and departure times.
| Station | 12205 Sabarmati → Varanasi | 12206 Varanasi → Sabarmati |
|---|---|---|
| Sabarmati | Departs 5:20 am | Arrives 8:15 pm, next day |
| Mehsana | 6:05–6:07 am | 6:40–6:42 pm |
| Palanpur | 7:08–7:10 am | 5:40–5:42 pm |
| Abu Road | 7:50–8:00 am | 4:30–4:40 pm |
| Falna | 9:15–9:17 am | 3:03–3:05 pm |
| Marwar Junction | 10:00–10:03 am | 2:20–2:23 pm |
| Beawar | 11:13–11:15 am | 1:08–1:10 pm |
| Ajmer | 12:40–12:45 pm | 12:22–12:27 pm |
| Kishangarh | 1:20–1:22 pm | 11:24–11:26 am |
| Jaipur | 2:40–2:45 pm | 9:45–9:50 am |
| Gandhinagar Jaipur | 2:56–2:59 pm | 9:19–9:22 am |
| Bandikui Junction | 4:28–4:30 pm | 8:18–8:20 am |
| Mandawar Mahwa Road | 5:08–5:10 pm | 6:55–6:57 am |
| Kherli | 5:26–5:28 pm | 6:35–6:37 am |
| Nadbai | 5:43–5:45 pm | 6:19–6:21 am |
| Bharatpur Junction | 6:30–6:35 pm | 5:45–5:50 am |
| Idgah Agra Junction | 8:00–8:05 pm | 4:40–4:45 am |
| Tundla Junction | 9:15–9:20 pm | 3:30–3:35 am |
| Govindpuri | 11:53–11:58 pm | 11:10–11:15 pm |
| Subedarganj | 2:15–2:20 am, next day | 8:35–8:40 pm |
| Mirzapur | 3:48–3:50 am, next day | 7:08–7:10 pm |
| Varanasi Junction | Arrives 6:30 am, next day | Departs 5:30 pm |
Coaches and travel classes
The reported train composition is 21 coaches, comprising:
- 2 AC 2-Tier coaches
- 6 AC 3-Tier coaches
- 6 Sleeper Class coaches
- 5 General Class coaches
- 2 SLR coaches
Passengers in AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier and Sleeper Class can book a reserved berth, subject to availability. General Class is unreserved and does not provide an assigned seat or berth. Coach positions and the composition shown during booking should be checked before travel, as railway arrangements can change.
Ticket booking and fares
Ticket prices for train 12205
The booking table shows these fares per adult for train 12205, Sabarmati to Varanasi, on 5 November 2026:
| Class | Fare per adult |
|---|---|
| AC 2-Tier (2A) | ₹2,475 |
| AC 3-Tier (3A) | ₹1,745 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | ₹685 |
These prices are for the selected date and route; check the booking page for the final fare for your own travel date and boarding and destination stations. Availability and waitlist status can change.
Which train number should you book?
- Choose 12205 for travel from Sabarmati to Varanasi.
- Choose 12206 for travel from Varanasi to Sabarmati.
Check the boarding station and destination carefully before confirming the booking. The two directions have different departure times and different regular-service start dates.
What passengers should know?
The Sabarmati–Varanasi Superfast Express is a regular daily service, not a short-period festival special. Its two directions began regular operations separately: 12206 from Varanasi on 2 November and 12205 from Sabarmati on 4 November 2026.
The train provides reserved AC and sleeper accommodation alongside General Class. Before departure, confirm the latest schedule, ticket availability, fare and platform information through railway enquiry services, IRCTC or the station.:::
