Varanasi to Ballia Trains

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Varanasi to Ballia Train Information

Distance
117 kms
Duration
02h 04m
Trains During Day
101
Trains At Night
65
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Varanasi to Ballia Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Varanasi to Ballia based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Varanasi to Ballia is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

For booking Varanasi to Ballia train tickets with redRail, enter your journey details, select trains, check seat availability, use exclusive offers and get up to Rs 60 OFF on train tickets and make the payment to confirm your railway ticket booking.

You can get detailed information about the Varanasi to Ballia train timetable, availability, ticket price, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.


Varanasi to Ballia Distance


There are 166 trains running from Varanasi to Ballia, covering an approximate distance of 117 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Varanasi to Ballia Timings


The first train from Varanasi to Ballia is CHAURICHAURA EXP (15003) departing at 00:15 from Varanasi (BSB).

The last train from Varanasi to Ballia is ADI PNBE EXP (19421), departing at 23:50 from Varanasi (BSB).

Weekly Trains from Varanasi to Ballia

There are 77 trains running weekly from Varanasi to Ballia. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Varanasi to Ballia.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
BJU SUMMER SPL (04020)09:4012:2502 hrs 45 mins-
SADBHAVNA EXP (14018)10:4013:1002 hrs 30 mins₹145
ASR NTSK EXP (15934)15:3518:0002 hrs 25 mins₹145
MFP SHRAMIK EXP (19051)22:2001:5503 hrs 35 mins₹170
DADN KYQ EXP (19305)11:4513:5502 hrs 10 mins₹145
BHRIGU SF EXP (22428)11:2014:0502 hrs 45 mins₹175
JBN SUMMER SPL (04094)15:1017:5802 hrs 48 mins₹385
MFP SUMMER SPL (04302)05:2507:5302 hrs 28 mins₹385
J CPR SPL (07651)01:2003:4002 hrs 20 mins₹385
LTT CPR SPL (01029)06:1011:2005 hrs 10 mins₹1050
JBN SUMMER SPL (04074)15:1017:5802 hrs 48 mins-
HAPA NHLN SPL (09525)11:2013:5002 hrs 30 mins₹385
DLI CPR EXPRESS (15116)09:3511:2001 hrs 45 mins-
KAMAKHYA EXP (15667)05:4008:2902 hrs 49 mins₹145
ADI PNBE EXP (19421)23:5001:4701 hrs 57 mins-
BV DHAM HUMSAFR (22460)22:1023:1101 hrs 01 mins₹195
ERS PNBE SF EXP (22669)23:4804:0204 hrs 14 mins₹175
JI MLDT KUMBH SP (03418)22:1000:2502 hrs 15 mins-
UDN BJU SPECIAL (09037)09:0010:0001 hrs 00 mins-
SC DNR SUMR SPL (07647)02:2503:4801 hrs 23 mins₹385
KOP KIR SPL (01405)21:0522:1301 hrs 08 mins-
UDN JYG SPL (09031)10:4011:5801 hrs 18 mins-
CHZ DNR SPL (03226)14:5015:5501 hrs 05 mins₹415
MFP SUMMER SPL (05220)03:0004:0301 hrs 03 mins₹415

Daily Trains from Varanasi to Ballia

There are 26 trains running daily from Varanasi to Ballia. Below is a list of trains running daily from Varanasi to Ballia.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
LJN CPR EXPRESS (15054)06:2509:0502 hrs 40 mins₹145
LTT JAYNAGAR EXP (11061)12:3515:1002 hrs 35 mins₹145
KAMAYANI EXPRESS (11071)19:5522:3502 hrs 40 mins₹145
GONDIA BJU EXP (15232)19:3023:3004 hrs 00 mins₹170
SWTANTRTA S EXP (12562)08:1510:4502 hrs 30 mins₹175
SARNATH EXP (15160)16:3019:2002 hrs 50 mins₹145
SANGHAMITRA EXP (12295)04:0505:2301 hrs 18 mins₹175
VIBHUTI EXPRESS (12334)18:0520:4102 hrs 36 mins₹175
VIKRAMSHILA EXP (12368)23:3500:4001 hrs 05 mins₹175
SHRAMJIVI EXP (12392)02:4505:1902 hrs 34 mins₹175
SAMPOORAN K EXP (12394)03:2505:0801 hrs 43 mins₹175
SEEMANCHAL EXP (12488)19:5520:3800 hrs 43 mins₹175
NORTH EAST EXP (12506)18:4519:5001 hrs 05 mins₹175
SC DNR SF EXP (12791)13:3516:0502 hrs 30 mins₹175
ASR HWH MAIL (13006)17:0019:4502 hrs 45 mins₹145
LTT PATNA EXP (13202)19:1021:1302 hrs 03 mins₹145
LICHCHIVI EXP (14006)06:1012:2306 hrs 13 mins₹180
CHAURICHAURA EXP (15003)00:1502:4002 hrs 25 mins₹145
BCY LJN EXPRESS (15007)17:0019:3602 hrs 36 mins₹145
LTT GKP EXPRESS (15017)13:1016:0702 hrs 57 mins₹145
GKP INTERCITY (15104)05:4508:2502 hrs 40 mins₹75
PNBE JANSHTABDI (15125)06:4009:0602 hrs 26 mins₹105
BCY GKP EXP (15132)22:3001:1602 hrs 46 mins₹145
MAHANANDA EXP (15484)21:3022:3801 hrs 08 mins₹145

Varanasi to Ballia Train Ticket Price

The Varanasi to Ballia train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Varanasi to Ballia is ₹75, while the maximum ticket price from Varanasi to Ballia is ₹1420.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Varanasi to Ballia for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
2A₹710
3A₹505
SL₹145
1A₹1420
3E₹505
CC₹320
2S₹75

About Varanasi

The ancient city of Varanasi is known for its numerous temples, especially the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Traditions of multiple religions coexist here. Besides its spiritual significance, the city is famous for its craftsmanship, especially its Banarsi Sarees. This is the best place to be at during any or all festivals in India. 


About Ballia

Ballia is a small holy city in Uttar Pradesh, believed to be a part of the ancient Kingdom Kosala. This city is famous for the Bhrigu Temple, ruins of the ancient kingdoms, etc. The freedom fighter Mangal Pandey belonged to this place. It is a city that has mythological, historical and spiritual significance. 

Best Places to Visit in Ballia

Ballia is a spiritual city with several temples. Apart from the main Bhrigu Temple, the other places you can visit are, 

  • Ballia Hanuman Temple

  • Maa Kali Temple

  • Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary

  • Mangal Pandey Smarak

  • Durga Temple

Best Time to Visit Ballia

The Dari festival in the winter months of October-November is the best time to be in Ballia. 

Major Railway Stations

Ballia has a large railway station connected by different trains, including 4 Rajdhani Express and 2 Vande Bharat Express. The other major railway stations that are close to Ballia are, 

  • Phephna Jn Station (PEP)

  • Sahatwar Station (STW)

  • Chilkahar Station (CHR)

  • Chit Baragaon Station (CBN)

How to Reach Ballia

The railways and long-distance buses are the main connection points to Ballia from other parts of the country. 

  • The Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Varanasi is the nearest airport to Ballia. 

  • Intercity and Interstate buses reach Ballia, with the nearest cities being Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Patna.  

  • Several express trains from different parts of India connect to the railway station in Ballia. 

Best Ways to Reach Varanasi Railway Station

Varanasi is a growing city that allows you to choose any mode of transportation to reach the railway station. 

By Bus

The Chaudhary Charan Singh bus stand, where the interstate buses arrive, is just 5 minutes from the Varanasi Junction station. 

By Flight

An airport taxi is the best option to travel from Varanasi airport to Varanasi Junction railway station.  

By Cab

You can take cabs and taxi services in Varanasi, which are widely available at economical rates. 

Best Ways to Reach Ballia Railway Station

You can take a bus, cab, or rickshaw to reach Ballia railway station. 

By Bus

The Ballia bus stand is 1 km away, and you can take the man-pulled rickshaw or a cab to the railway station. 

By Flight

The nearest airports to Ballia are in Varanasi and Patna. 

By Cab

Cab services are available in Ballia City to reach the railway station. 

Places to Stay in Ballia

Hotel Grand Singhania, Anandi Inn and Singhaal are the most recommended ones among the few hotels in Ballia. The DBRG Rajdhani, Sadbhawna Express, and Ganga Kaveri Express are the best train options from Varanasi to Ballia. You can check the frequency of these trains, check other details such as the timetable and book online tickets with redRail.


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FAQs

How many trains run from Varanasi to Ballia?
There are 166 trains that run from Varanasi to Ballia route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance. You can find the list of available trains when you enter the travel date while looking to book a train from Varanasi to Ballia.
How can I book a train from Varanasi to Ballia?
You can make an online train ticket booking from Varanasi to Ballia by entering the travel details like source, destination, and date of travel. From the list of available trains on the mentioned date, you can choose the most suitable one and check the seat availability. After this, you can continue to pay and wait to receive your train booking confirmation.
How many days in advance can I make a railway reservation?
Advance railway reservation generally opens 120 days before the date of journey. This excludes the date of the journey. So, you can start checking the seat availability during the period of 120 days and make a booking in advance.
What is the maximum number of passengers I can reserve the seats for in a single train ticket booking from Varanasi to Ballia?
A maximum of 6 seats can be booked in a single train ticket booking. Also, 2 children who are below 5 years of age are allowed with the ticket, but tickets will not be generated for them. Therefore, if you are booking a Tatkal ticket from Varanasi to Ballia, you can reserve seats for a maximum of 4 passengers.
Which documents are required for online railway reservation from Varanasi to Ballia?
When making a railway ticket booking, you do not require any special travel documents and only need to fill up the details required. However, during the train journey, you will need to carry valid ID proof such as Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport etc..
How many railway stations are there in Varanasi?
There are 5 stations in Varanasi.
How many railway stations are there in Ballia?
There are 1 stations in Ballia.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Varanasi to Ballia?
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