The new train service connects two major economic and commercial centres, offering passengers an additional modern travel option. The service will also benefit professionals, entrepreneurs, students, traders, and tourists while strengthening connectivity across important regional centres in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
On November 1st, 2026, Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. This new train service establishes an important overnight rail link between Bengaluru, a leading hub for information technology, innovation, education and entrepreneurship, and Mumbai, the country's financial and commercial capital. Both metropolitan centres witness substantial movement of professionals, entrepreneurs, students, business travellers and families.
The train will connect important stations along its route, including Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Yadgir, Wadi, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Pune and Kalyan. This will strengthen connectivity across parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, providing improved access to important commercial, educational and regional centres.
The train will depart SMVT Bengaluru at 19:45 hours and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai, at 11:55 hours the following day. In the return direction, it will depart CSMT at 20:10 hours and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 12:00 hours the next day. The service will operate six days a week, except Monday in the Bengaluru-originating direction and Tuesday in the Mumbai-originating direction.
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