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Varanasi to Ranchi Trains

Direct train timetable, running schedule, and 60-day ARP ticket booking opening dates from BSB to RNC.

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Direct Trains Found
5 Trains
Fastest
8h
Direct Rail Distance
574.2 km
Selected Date
2026-10-03
Showing 5 direct train(s) for 2026-10-03
20888 Vande Bharat Express

Varanasi - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express

MTWTFSS
Departure
15:55
BSB • Varanasi
8h
8 halts • 539.7 km
Arrival
23:55
RNC • Ranchi
Runs on selected journey date (2026-10-03).
60-Day ARP Booking Opens:
2026-08-04 at 08:00 AM IST Window Open
Tatkal AC: 2026-10-02 at 10:00 AM IST • Tatkal Non-AC: 2026-10-02 at 11:00 AM IST
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14022 Mail/Express

Purulia Express

MTWTFSS
Departure
21:50
BSB • Varanasi
9h 30m
11 halts • 481.5 km
Arrival
07:20 +1 Day
RNC • Ranchi
Runs on selected journey date (2026-10-03).
60-Day ARP Booking Opens:
2026-08-04 at 08:00 AM IST Window Open
Tatkal AC: 2026-10-02 at 10:00 AM IST • Tatkal Non-AC: 2026-10-02 at 11:00 AM IST
View Route & Halts Booking Date & Reminders
18610 Mail/Express Day 2 Boarding

Ranchi Express

MTWTFSS
Departure
20:05
BSB • Varanasi
10h 45m
13 halts • 539.7 km
Arrival
06:50 +2 Day
RNC • Ranchi
Runs on selected journey date (2026-10-03).
60-Day ARP Booking Opens:
2026-08-03 at 08:00 AM IST Window Open
Tatkal AC: 2026-10-01 at 10:00 AM IST • Tatkal Non-AC: 2026-10-01 at 11:00 AM IST
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18524 Mail/Express

Visakhapatnam Express

MTWTFSS
Departure
15:15
BSB • Varanasi
12h 35m
22 halts • 574.2 km
Arrival
03:50 +1 Day
RNC • Ranchi
Runs on selected journey date (2026-10-03).
60-Day ARP Booking Opens:
2026-08-04 at 08:00 AM IST Window Open
Tatkal AC: 2026-10-02 at 10:00 AM IST • Tatkal Non-AC: 2026-10-02 at 11:00 AM IST
View Route & Halts Booking Date & Reminders
18612 Mail/Express

Banaras - Ranchi Express

MTWTFSS
Departure
15:15
BSB • Varanasi
13h 05m
25 halts • 574.2 km
Arrival
04:20 +1 Day
RNC • Ranchi
Runs on selected journey date (2026-10-03).
60-Day ARP Booking Opens:
2026-08-04 at 08:00 AM IST Window Open
Tatkal AC: 2026-10-02 at 10:00 AM IST • Tatkal Non-AC: 2026-10-02 at 11:00 AM IST
View Route & Halts Booking Date & Reminders

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the fastest train running from Varanasi (BSB) to Ranchi (RNC)?

The fastest train on this corridor is highlighted in the summary card above. You can also sort the train list by 'Fastest Journey' to see options with the shortest travel duration.

When does IRCTC ticket booking open for BSB to RNC trains?

General 60-day Advance Reservation Period (ARP) booking opens 60 calendar days before the train's originating station departure date at 08:00 AM IST. Each train card shows the exact opening date.

What are the Tatkal booking timings for trains between BSB and RNC?

Tatkal ticket booking opens 1 day prior to origin departure: AC classes open at 10:00 AM IST, and Non-AC classes (Sleeper) open at 11:00 AM IST.