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New Delhi: Indian Railways has revised the departure timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains operating from Varanasi. The updated schedule has come into effect from September 2, 2026, with both trains now departing 10 minutes earlier than their previous scheduled timings.
The timing revision applies to the Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express and the Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express.
New Vande Bharat Departure Timings
According to the revised railway schedule, the 20888 Vande Bharat Express, which operates between Varanasi and Ranchi, will now depart from Varanasi at 3:55 PM instead of its earlier departure time of 4:05 PM.
Similarly, the 22500 Vande Bharat Express, operating between Varanasi and Deoghar, will now leave Varanasi at 6:10 AM, 10 minutes earlier than its previous scheduled departure time of 6:20 AM.
| Train Number | Route | Previous Departure | New Departure |
| 20888 | Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express | 4:05 PM | 3:55 PM |
| 22500 | Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express | 6:20 AM | 6:10 AM |
The revised timings are effective from September 2, 2026.
What Passengers Need to Know
Passengers travelling on either of these Vande Bharat Express services should note the revised departure schedule and plan their journey accordingly.
Since both trains now leave Varanasi 10 minutes earlier, passengers should ensure that they reach the railway station well before the updated departure time to avoid missing their train.
Travellers should also check the latest train schedule and journey details before travelling, particularly if they booked their tickets before the timing revision.
Is the Timing Change Applicable to All Vande Bharat Trains?
No. The latest timing revision applies specifically to these two Vande Bharat Express services operating from Varanasi.
Passengers travelling on other Vande Bharat Express trains should not assume that their train timings have changed. Railway schedules can be revised for individual services depending on operational requirements, route conditions and other railway-related factors.
Vande Bharat Network Continues to Expand
Vande Bharat Express trains rank among Indian Railways’ premium semi-high-speed services and connect several important routes across the country.
Indian Railways designed these services to provide faster travel, modern passenger amenities and better connectivity between major cities and important destinations.
As the Vande Bharat network continues to expand, Indian Railways may periodically make changes to train schedules, routes and stoppages based on operational requirements.
Passengers Advised to Check Latest Schedule
With the revised departure timings now in effect, passengers travelling on Train No. 20888 Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 22500 Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express should follow the new timetable.
The key change is straightforward: both trains will now depart from Varanasi 10 minutes earlier than before.
Passengers are advised to check official Indian Railways updates and their ticket journey details before starting their journey.
Disclaimer: Train schedules may be revised by railway authorities. Passengers should verify the latest official timetable before travelling.
FAQs
1. Which Vande Bharat train timings have changed?
Indian Railways has revised the departure timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains operating from Varanasi: the Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20888) and the Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22500).
2. What is the new timing of the Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express?
Train No. 20888 Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express will now depart from Varanasi at 3:55 PM instead of its earlier departure time of 4:05 PM.
3. What is the new timing of the Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express?
Train No. 22500, the Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express, will now depart from Varanasi at 6:10 AM instead of 6:20 AM.
4. When did the new Vande Bharat timings come into effect?
The revised departure timings came into effect from September 2, 2026.
5. Have the timings of all Vande Bharat Express trains changed?
No. The latest timing revision applies specifically to these two Vande Bharat Express services operating from Varanasi. Passengers travelling on other Vande Bharat trains should check their individual train schedules before travelling.
