THE 250+ KM/H CLUB

Varanasi–Siliguri High-Speed Rail

An announced eastern high-speed corridor intended to extend India’s bullet-train network from Varanasi through Bihar to the Siliguri gateway. The final alignment and station list are still subject to official planning.

FROMVaranasi
TOSiliguri
ProposedAnnounced corridorUttar Pradesh · Bihar · West Bengal
JOURNEY TIME2 hr 59 min
DISTANCE724 km
STOPS8
OPENING / SERVICEPlanning stage
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THE COMPLETE ROUTE

Every stop.
In order.

8 stops · 2 hr 59 min
01
VaranasiVaranasi
terminal
3 minscheduled halt
02
GhazipurGhazipur
terminal
1 minscheduled halt
03
BuxarBuxar
terminal
1 minscheduled halt
04
PatnaPatna · interchange
terminal
2 minscheduled halt
05
BegusaraiBegusarai
terminal
1 minscheduled halt
06
KatiharKatihar
terminal
1 minscheduled halt
07
KishanganjKishanganj
terminal
1 minscheduled halt
08
SiliguriSiliguri
terminal
3 minscheduled halt
THE SHORT VERSION

A faster way
to get there.

An announced eastern high-speed corridor intended to extend India’s bullet-train network from Varanasi through Bihar to the Siliguri gateway. The final alignment and station list are still subject to official planning. This page brings together the route context, the current project status and the cities that will shape the journey. Bookmark it — the atlas is updated as official milestones land.

Last checked: August 2026 · Sources are cross-checked against public project updates.

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