Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Starts Today!
The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express begins service today. Check the route, stops, and timings for this new overnight train.
A new era of overnight travel begins as the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express officially rolls out. Inaugurated today at the Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway Station (SMVT) in Bengaluru, the service promises a premium experience for passengers traveling between these two major metropolitan hubs.
Inauguration Ceremony Details
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw led the inauguration ceremony, marking a significant milestone for long-distance rail travel. The event was also attended by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, and Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna.
Preparations were in full swing at Platform No. 1 of SMVT Bengaluru to welcome the first batch of passengers on this state-of-the-art service.
Route and Schedule: Train No. 27652
The newly launched Train number 27652 is designed to provide a comfortable overnight journey. Here are the key details for commuters:
- Departure: SMVT Bengaluru at 19:45 hrs
- Arrival: CSMT Mumbai at 11:55 hrs (the next day)
- Frequency: Operates six days a week (except Mondays)
Major Station Stops
During its journey from Bengaluru to Mumbai, the Vande Bharat Sleeper will halt at the following eight stations:
- Anantapur
- Guntakal
- Raichur
- Yadgir
- Kalaburagi
- Solapur
- Pune
- Kalyan
Expanding the Sleeper Network
This launch follows the recent introduction of Vande Bharat Sleeper services on the Varanasi-New Delhi corridor, which was flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Indian Railways is rapidly expanding its fleet of next-generation trains to provide enhanced comfort and reliability on long-distance routes.
The Kashi-Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper service connects Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad before reaching New Delhi. With the upcoming introduction of services on the Howrah-Guwahati corridor in January 2026, the benefits of these advanced sleeper accommodations will extend to even more regions.