Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Exciting news awaits rail travelers heading between Bengaluru and Mumbai! The highly anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper train, linking Bengaluru, India’s tech hub, with Mumbai, the nation’s financial center, is set to hit the rails soon. Reports indicate the train will be inaugurated on November 1st, aligning with Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, with public services launching on November 2nd. Discover everything you need to know about the new Vande Bharat Sleeper train, including its complete route, schedule, ticket prices, and station stops.
How much travel time will you save?
Today, the Udyan Express traveling between Bengaluru and Mumbai takes around 22 hours to complete the 1134 km journey. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will cover the 1118 km route in just 16 hours and 5 minutes. That’s a time savings of approximately 6 hours for passengers!
Scheduled departure and arrival times:
Bengaluru (SMVT) to Mumbai (CSMT): Leaves at 7:50 PM, arrives in Mumbai at 11:55 AM the following day.
Mumbai (CSMT) to Bengaluru (SMVT): Leaves at 8:10 PM, arrives in Bengaluru at 11:55 AM the following day.
(The train is scheduled to operate 6 days per week.)
Which 7 stations will the train visit?
Following the planned route, the train will operate between Bengaluru’s Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The journey includes 7 key stops:
Anantapur (ATP) – Andhra Pradesh
Guntakal Junction (GTL) – Andhra Pradesh
Raichur (RC) – Karnataka
Kalaburagi (KLBG) – Karnataka
Solapur (SUR) – Maharashtra
Pune Junction (PUNE) – Maharashtra
Kalyan Junction (KYN) – Maharashtra
Train composition and sleeping berth availability
This 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train will provide a total of 823 berths:
AC 3-Tier (3A): 11 coaches (611 seats/berth)
AC 2-Tier (2A): 4 coaches (188 seats/berth)
AC 1st Class (1A): 1 coach (24 seats/berth)
What will be the estimated fare?
The fare for the Vande Bharat Sleeper will be slightly higher than regular express trains, but considering its speed and amenities, it is considered very economical.
AC 3-Tier (3A): Rs 2684 approx
AC 2-Tier (2A): Rs 3466 approx
AC First Class (1A): Rs 4250 approx
When will bookings open?
While there is talk of a possible opening date of November 1st, the railways will announce the official timetable, fares, and booking opening date soon.