The average train between Delhi and Sarnath takes 12h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Delhi to Sarnath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Delhi and Sarnath. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Delhi is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Sarnath at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Delhi station and arriving at Sarnath station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
Delhi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
Delhi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Delhi and Sarnath is 679.7 km. The road distance is 768 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.