Full list of Vande Bharat Express trains: Timings, schedule, tickets

 

Ever since the first Vande Bharat Express was launched in 2019 from Delhi to Varanasi, the semi-high-speed train has become a popular mode of transport within the country. Much faster and lighter than other trains in India, it not just cuts down on travel time, but also improves a traveller’s journey, with a host of amenities and features such as WiFi connectivity, 32-inch entertainment screens, massive glass windows and much more. Vande Bharat Express now functions on over 40 routes across India. Along with this, the special trains have been running to serve the demands of festive seasons as well as winter travel. Every now and then, a few train routes are also extended to serve a larger network and cover more stations. Here’s the full list:

Vande Bharat Express trains in India

Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train from Tirunelveli stops at 14 stations, including Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Villupuram and Tambaram. It covers a distance of 630km to reach Chennai in seven hours and 50 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Tuesdays. It departs from Tirunelveli at 6am and reaches Chennai by 1.50pm. The return journey begins from Chennai at 2.50pm and reaches Tirunelveli by 10.40pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,665* to Rs3,055*.

With its latest launch of new Vande Bharat Express trains, Indian Railways has introduced a host of upgrades and changes to the locomotives’ look and comfort. These include:

• New look: Orange-coloured trains have been introduced on routes like Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram.
• Added comfort: Angles for seat reclining have been increased, seat cushions made softer.
• Convenience: Extended footrests have been installed for each seat, magazine bags planted for executive class coach-end seats and accessible charging ports installed across the coaches.
• Improved safety: The new coaches also have an improved aerosol-based fire detection and suppression system. Securing points for wheelchairs have been added for the benefit of passengers with disabilities.

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Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express

Route: This Vande Bharat train from Chennai and passes through Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole and Tenali Junction, covering a distance of 516km to reach Vijayawada in six hours and 40 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Tuesdays. It departs from Chennai at 5.30am to reach Vijayawada at 12.10pm. The return journey begins from Vijayawada at 3.20pm and ends at MGR Chennai by 10pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,320* to Rs2,540*.

Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express

Route: Starting from Patna, this train passes through Patna Saheb, Mokama Junction, Luckeesarai Junction, Jasidih Junction, Jamtara, Asansol Junction and Durgapur. The train service is poised to establish a new speed record, covering a distance of 535km .
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Wednesdays. It departs from Patna at 8am and reaches Howrah by 2.35pm, taking six hours 50 minutes. The return journey begins from Howrah at 3.50pm and ends in Patna at 10.40pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,505* to Rs2,725*.

Secunderabad (Kacheguda) - Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train starts from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) and passes through Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anatapur and Dharmavaram Junction, covering a distance of 609km to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) in over eight hours 15 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Wednesdays. It departs from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) at 5.45am to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) by 2pm. The return journey begins from Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) at 2.45pm and ends in Secunderabad (Kacheguda) at 11pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs 1,600* to Rs2,915*.

Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train from Puri passes through Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Talcher Road, Angul, Rairakhol, Sambalpur City and Jharsuguda, covering a distance of roughly 505km to reach Rourkela in seven hours and 30 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The Vande Bharat train runs six days a week except on Saturdays. It departs from Puri at 5am and reaches Rourkela by 12.45pm. It returns from Rourkela at 2.10pm to reach Puri at 9.40pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,410* to Rs2,595*.

Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)

Route: Starting from Kasaragod, this train passes through Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur, Tirur, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Kollam, covering a distance of 573 kilometres to reach Thiruvananthapuram in about eight hours five minutes.
Schedule and timings: While the Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express runs on all days of the week except Sunday, the return train runs on all days except Tuesday. It departs from Kasaragod at 7am and reaches Thiruvananthapuram by 3.05pm. On the return journey, it departs from Thiruvananthapuram at 4.05pm and arrives in Kasaragod at 11.45pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,555* to Rs2,835*.

Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express

Route: Rajasthan’s third Vande Bharat Express starts from Udaipur and passes through Ranapratapnagar, Mavli Junction, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Ajmer Junction and Kishangarh to reach Jaipur. It covers a distance of 435km in six hours and 20 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Tuesdays. It leaves Udaipur at 7.50am to reach Jaipur by 2.10pm. The return journey from Jaipur starts at 3.45pm and ends in Udaipur at 10:08pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,330* to Rs2,350*.

Jamnagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train starts from Jamnagar and passes through Rajkot, Wankaner Junction, Surendranagar, Viramgam Junction, Sanand, and Sabarmati Junction covering a distance of 449km to reach Ahmedabad in under four hours 15 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express 22962 runs six days a week except on Wednesdays, and the Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Vande Bharat Express 22925 runs on all days except Tuesday. It departs from Okha at 3:40am, passes by Jamnagar at 5.30am and reaches Ahmedabad at 10.10pm. The return journey begins from Ahmedabad 6:10pm, passes by Jamnagar by 10.25pm and ends at Okha at 12:40am.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs955* to Rs1,985*.

Ranchi-Howrah Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train leaves from Ranchi in Jharkhand to reach Howrah in West Bengal in seven hours and 10 minutes. It stops at Muri, Kotshila, Purulia, Chandil, Tata and Kharagpur on the way.
Schedule and timings: The train runs on all days of the week except Tuesdays. It departs from Ranchi at 6am to reach Howrah at 1:10pm. Upon return, it leaves from Howrah at 3.45pm to reach Ranchi at 10.50pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,155* to Rs2,200*.

Mumbai - Goa Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train from Mumbai passes through Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Thivim to reach Madgaon, taking seven hours 45 minutes. The duration is expected to be longer during monsoons (10 hours).
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Sundays (monsoons) and on Fridays (other seasons). It departs from CSMT at 5.25am and reaches Magdaon at 1:10pm. The return journey begins from Magdaon at 2.40pm and ends at CSMT by 10.25pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,595* t0 Rs3,115*.

Patna - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express

Route: The train starts from Patna and passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Hazaribagh, Barkakana, and Mesra to reach Ranchi, taking about six hours.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Tuesdays. It departs from Patna Junction at 7am and reaches Ranchi Junction by 1pm. The return journey begins from Ranchi Junction at 4.15pm and ends at Patna Junction by 10.10pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,230* to 2,160*.

KSR Bengaluru - Dharwad Vande Bharat Express

Route: Starting from KSR Bengaluru Junction, the train passes through Yeshwanthapura Junction, Davanagere, SSS Hubballi Junction and Dharwad to reach Belgavi. It will cover 611 kms in six hours 25 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except on Tuesdays. It departs from Bengaluru at 5.45am and reaches Belgavi by 12:10pm. The return journey begins from Belgavi at 1:15pm and reaches KSR Bengaluru Junction by 7:45pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,185* to Rs2,265*.

Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express

Route: This train from Secunderabad has five halts including Samalkot Jn, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Khammam and Warangal, covering a distance of 698km in eight hours 45 minutes.
Schedule and timings: The train runs six days a week except Thursday, starting from Visakhapatnam at 2:35pm and reaches Secunderabad at 11:20pm. While returning, the train will leave at 5:05am from Secunderabad and reach Visakhapatnam at 1:50pm.
Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs1,665* - Rs3,120*