Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Bookings Open!
Ticket bookings are now open for the Bengaluru to Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, launching November 3, 2026.
Travelers looking for a premium rail experience between Karnataka and Maharashtra can now secure their seats. Ticket bookings have officially commenced for the highly anticipated Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper, a service designed to revolutionize long-distance travel in the region.
Launch Schedule and Flag-off
The new service will connect the Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to flag off the inaugural service on October 31, 2026. Following the ceremonial launch, full-scale commercial operations are scheduled to begin on November 3, 2026.
Route, Speed, and Connectivity
This new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is poised to be a major competitor to air travel. By significantly optimizing the journey, it aims to reduce existing travel times by approximately six to eight hours. The train will cover the roughly 1,118 km route in a time frame of 15 hours and 45 minutes to 16 hours.
The service will operate six days a week, with specific off-days scheduled to ensure maintenance:
- From Bengaluru: No service on Mondays.
- From Mumbai: No service on Tuesdays.
Coach Configuration and Capacity
The train features a modern 16-coach configuration, providing a total capacity of 823 berths to cater to different traveler preferences:
- First AC: 1 coach with 24 berths.
- Second AC: 2 coaches with 188 berths.
- Third AC: 11 coaches with 611 berths.
Fare Structure and Booking Rules
The fare for the journey is inclusive of onboard meals, offering a complete travel experience. The pricing is set as follows:
- AC 3-Tier: ₹2,810
- AC 2-Tier: ₹3,630
- AC First Class: ₹4,450
Passengers can book their tickets through the IRCTC website, the Rail Connect and RailOne mobile applications, or at any Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter. It is important to note that there will be no provision for RAC or Tatkal bookings for this service, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km applies.
Major Stops and Train Numbers
The service, identified by train number 27652 for the journey from Bengaluru to Mumbai and 27651 for the return trip, will stop at several key locations including:
- Kalyan
- Pune
- Solapur
- Kalaburagi
- Raichur
- Guntakal
- Anantapur
- Dharmavaram
- Yadgir
- Wadi
High Demand for Inaugural Run
The excitement surrounding the first Vande Bharat sleeper operation in Southern India is evident in the booking numbers. As of the afternoon of October 31, demand has been exceptionally high, with both the Second AC and First AC classes already fully booked for the inaugural day of service.