Introduced in 1995, Varanasi-Pune Express runs between
Varanasi Junction Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh and
Pune Junction Railway Station in Maharashtra. It is also known as Gyan Ganga Express. The train touches the towns of
Allahabad,
Satna,
Katni,
Jabalpur,
Itarsi,
Ahmednagar and Daund on the way. It covers a distance of 1,546 km. Second A/C, third A/C and sleeper class coaches are available.
Train number 1031:
Pune to
Varanasi, leaves Pune at 16:15 hrs on Mondays.
Train number 1032: Varanasi to Pune, leaves Varanasi at 04:00 hrs on Wednesdays.
Base fare:
Class IIA – Rs 1853.00
Class IIIA – Rs 1178.00
Class SL – Rs 429.00