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Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat train to run as ‘unreserved’ today – check inaugural run timing, stoppages

Banaras Khajuraho Vande Bharat train: During its commercial run, the Banaras to Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26422/26421. The train will cover a distance of 443 km in 07:40 hrs.

2 min readUpdated: Nov 8, 2025 12:47 AM IST

This new train will be maintained and operated by the Northern Railway (NR) zone.

Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express: The much-anticipated Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and Khajuraho will commence inaugural run today. This new train will be maintained and operated by Northern Railway (NR) zone. It will run from Banaras to Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho.

Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Train Inaugural Run

During its inaugural run on Saturday, this new semi-high-speed train will run as ‘unreserved’. The train will not only improve connectivity between two distances but also enhance passenger experience.

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Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Inaugural Special: Stoppages

During its inaugural run, the Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat train will halt at six railway stations. These are: Varanasi, Vindhyachal, Prayagraj Chheoki, Chitrakutdham, Banda and Mahoba.

Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Inaugural Run Timings

During its inaugural run, the Banaras-Khajuraho Vande Bharat train will begin its journey at 08:05 hrs. It will reach Khajuraho at 16:25 hrs.

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Station Name	Arrival Timing	Departure Timing
Banaras	—-	08:05 hrs
Varanasi	08:25 hrs	08:30 hrs
Vindhyachal	10:00 hrs	10:02 hrs
Prayagraj Chheoki	11:05 hrs	11:10 hrs
Chitrakutdham	13:10 hrs	13:12 hrs
Banda	14:13 hrs	14:15 hrs
Mahoba	15:13 hrs	15:15 hrs
Khajuraho	16:25 hrs	—-

(Source: Northern Railway)

Banaras to Khajuraho Vande Bharat train commercial run

During its commercial run, the Banaras to Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26422/26421. The train will cover a distance of 443 km in 07:40 hrs. This will be the fastest train on the route.

This new train will operate six days a week except Thursday. The train will have eight coaches: 7 air-conditioned chair car coaches and 1 executive air-conditioned chair car coach.

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Train number 26422 Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express will leave Varanasi at 05:25 hrs and arrive at Khajuraho at 13:10 hrs. In the return direction, train number 26421 Khajuraho-Varanasi Vande Bharat will depart from Khajuraho at 15:20 hrs and arrive in Varanasi at 23:00 hrs.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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