Delhi NCR to Ayodhya: Vande Bharat Express & Road Trip Guide 2026
For residents of the National Capital Region (Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad), Ayodhya is one of the most accessible sacred destinations. You can take the Vande Bharat Express or drive via the Purvanchal Expressway. Both work well for a weekend; this guide covers the timings, costs and stops for each.
1. Option A: By Train — Vande Bharat Express (Train 22426 / 22425)
The Vande Bharat Express is the fastest, cleanest, and most reliable train connecting the capital to Ayodhya.
| Detail | Direction: Delhi → Ayodhya | Direction: Ayodhya → Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Train Number | 22426 (Vande Bharat) | 22425 (Vande Bharat) |
| Departure Station | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) | Ayodhya Cantt (AYC) |
| Departure Time | 06:10 AM | 15:20 PM (3:20 PM) |
| Arrival Time | 14:30 PM (2:30 PM) | 23:40 PM |
| Total Duration | 8 Hours 20 Minutes | 8 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Operating Days | 6 Days (except Wednesday) | 6 Days (except Wednesday) |
| Chair Car (CC) Fare | ~₹1,570 (including food) | ~₹1,570 |
| Executive Class (EC) | ~₹2,915 (including food) | ~₹2,915 |
2. Option B: Road Trip via Expressways (Delhi to Ayodhya: 690 Km)
If you enjoy driving, Uttar Pradesh boasts India’s finest interconnected expressway network:
- Route: Delhi → Yamuna Expressway (Noida to Agra) → Agra-Lucknow Expressway → Purvanchal Expressway → Ayodhya Link.
- Total Distance: Approx. 690 km.
- Driving Time: 9.5 to 10.5 hours with brief pit stops.
- Toll Charges: Approximately ₹1,200 to ₹1,400 one way via FASTag.
3. The 48-Hour Weekend Darshan Schedule
- Saturday 14:30 PM: Arrive Ayodhya Cantt. Check into your hotel.
- Saturday 17:30 PM: Take an e-rickshaw or private cab to Naya Ghat. Board an electric boat on the Saryu River for the grand Saryu Aarti.
- Saturday 20:00 PM: Walk down Ram Path admiring the sun pillars (Surya Stambhs) and devotional murals.
- Sunday 07:00 AM: Hanuman Garhi darshan followed by morning VIP darshan of Ram Lalla.
- Sunday 11:30 AM: Visit Kanak Bhawan and Sita Ki Rasoi.
- Sunday 14:30 PM: Reach Ayodhya Cantt station for the return Vande Bharat.
Plan your yatra
- Delhi to Ayodhya tour package — train or car, with hotels and darshan arranged.
- Ram Mandir VIP Darshan tour 2026 — for a longer stay.
- Ayodhya taxi service — airport and station pickups, plus Varanasi and Prayagraj runs.
- Ram Mandir darshan: passes and timings — book your darshan slot before the train.
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