Dear Friends, Once this train used to be the most reliable and prestigius train between delhi and varanasi but not it is no more than a fast passenger train. A special train runs on the almost same route takes 13 hours to reach varanasi and this takes more than 17 hours. So if you have ample of time then take this one, Go inside the train, open a book of your choice and forget about when u are suppose to reach to your destination...Good Luck..:)