Kashi Mahakal Express: A Much Awaited Train From Varanasi To Indore 

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Ghoomophiro

Kashi Mahakal Express is a great help for the pilgrims who want to travel to some of the holy towns of India, namely, Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath), Mahakaleshwar (near Ujjain) and Omkareshwar (near Indore). Three of these places are also a part of 12 jyotirlingas, the sites that are considered possessing spiritual vibes of Lord Shiva. The train is the first overnight journey-private train of India that began to run on the routes of 20 February 2020.

Must-Know Interesting Facts About Kashi Mahakal Express

One of the interesting things about this train is that passengers can listen to the devotional songs that are played via cassette. Another notable thing is that it connects the 3 Jyotirlingas, namely, Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, and Kashi Vishwanath. Besides this, the following are exclusive facilities

• On-board passenger information and entertainment system
• Modular toilets
• Free travel insurance
• Tea/coffee vending machines
• Fire and smoke detection
• CCTV
• Suppressant system
• Complimentary bedrolls
• Round the clock security and special vegetarian meals

Kashi Mahakal Express route and stops

The Kashi Mahakal Express runs between Varanasi and Indore following two, one of the routes is via Sultanpur and the other through Prayagraj. The train that runs via the first route stops at Ujjain, Bina, Jhansi, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Sultanpur stations. The train on the second route stops at Ujjain, Jhansi, Kanpur Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina and Allahabad stations. 

Booking Tickets for Kashi Mahakal Express Train

You can only book the tickets online on IRCTC website and also via the mobile app “IRCTC Rail Connect”. The online booking has 120 days reservation period. There is no concession available; however, you do not need a ticket for children below 5 years of age. All the passengers have covered under complimentary travel insurance of Rs 10 lakh while on a journey via train. If the train gets canceled owing to any reason then the passengers will get an automatic refund.

Kashi Mahakal Express train timings

Talking about the Sultanpur route, the train (#82401) departs from Varanasi at 2:45 pm on Tuesday and Thursday every week. It arrives at Indore around 9:40 am on Wednesday and Friday morning. The returning train (#82402) is again bi-weekly, departing from Indore at 10:55 am on Wednesday and Friday every week and arriving at Varanasi at 6:00am the Thursday and Saturday morning. 

On the Prayagraj route, the train (#82403) departs once a week from Varanasi at 3:15 pm every Sunday arriving at  Indore at 9:40 am the following day. Train no. 82404 departs from Indore at 10:55 am every Monday and arriving at Varanasi at 5:00 am the following morning. 

Timings of the Mahakal Express Train

Train on Sultanpur route

Train Number	Departure City	Time of Departure	Days of Departure	City of Arrival	Time of Arrival	Days of Arrival	Stops
82401	Varanasi	2:45 pm	Tuesday/ Thursday	Indore	9:40 am	Wednesday/ Friday	Ujjain, Bina, Jhansi, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Sultanpur

Returning train 

Train Number	Departure City	Time of Departure	Days of Departure	City of Arrival	Time of Arrival	Days of Arrival
82402	Indore	2:45 pm	Wednesday/ Friday	Varanasi	6:00 am	Thursday/ Saturday

Train on Prayagraj route

Train Number	Departure City	Time of Departure	Days of Departure	City of Arrival	Time of Arrival	Days of Arrival	Stops
82403	Varanasi	3:15 pm	Sunday	Indore	9:40 am	Monday	Ujjain, Jhansi, Kanpur Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina and Allahabad

Returning train

Train Number	Departure City	Time of Departure	Days of Departure	City of Arrival	Time of Arrival	Days of Arrival
82404	Indore	10:55 am	Monday	Varanasi	5:00 am	Tuesday

Kashi Mahakal Express Ticket Prices

Departure City	Arrival City	Ticket Price INR
Varanasi	Indore	1951
Varanasi	Prayajraj	737
Varanasi	Lucknow	679
Varanasi	Kanpur	980
Varanasi	Bina	1463
Varanasi	Sant Hirdaram Nagar	1599
Varanasi	Ujjain	1803