Rail transit between two of the country's most prominent economic powerhouses is set to witness a major operational upgrade. South Western Railway has officially notified the complete schedule and stoppage timetable for the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper express operating between Bengaluru and Mumbai. Tailored specifically for overnight journeys, the premium sleeper service is engineered to deliver faster, highly comfortable intercity connectivity between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Weekly Schedule and Operating Timings in Both Directions
According to the official operational notification issued by the railway authorities, the new service will ply six days every week in both directions. Specific maintenance off-days and departures have been outlined to accommodate long-distance travelers on this vital corridor.
Operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru, train number 27651 is scheduled to begin regular commercial services on 02 November 2026. This service will run on all days except Wednesdays, covering 6 days a week. Departing from Mumbai CSMT at 20:10 at night, the train will conclude its journey at SMVT Bengaluru at 12:00 noon the following day.
In the return direction, train number 27652 connecting Bengaluru to Mumbai will commence operations on 03 November 2026. This train will be in service 6 days a week, operating on all days except Tuesdays. As per the schedule details, the service departs Bengaluru at 19:45 in the evening (listed as 07:35 pm departure from SMVT Bengaluru in the station chart) and reaches Mumbai CSMT at 11:55 am the next morning.
Mumbai to Bengaluru Route Stoppages and Timings
After leaving Mumbai CSMT at 08:10 pm, train number 27651 will halt at key junctions and urban centers across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The stop-by-stop arrival and departure times are detailed below
- Kalyan: Arrival at 08:48 pm, departure at 08:50 pm
- Pune: Arrival at 11:40 pm, departure at 11:45 pm
- Solapur: Arrival at 03:00 am, departure at 03:05 am
- Kalaburagi: Arrival at 04:13 am, departure at 04:15 am
- Yadgir: Arrival at 05:08 am, departure at 05:10 am
- Raichur: Arrival at 06:03 am, departure at 06:05 am
- Guntakal: Arrival at 07:30 am, departure at 07:35 am
- Anantapur: Arrival at 08:38 am, departure at 08:40 am
- SMVT Bengaluru: Destination arrival at 12:00 pm
Bengaluru to Mumbai Route Stoppages and Timings
Departing from SMVT Bengaluru, train number 27652 will trace the interstate corridor back to Mumbai, offering passenger connectivity across several critical transit points. The stoppage timetable is as follows
- SMVT Bengaluru: Departure at 07:35 pm
- Anantapur: Arrival at 10:28 pm, departure at 10:30 pm
- Guntakal: Arrival at 11:20 pm, departure at 11:25 pm
- Raichur: Arrival at 01:03 am, departure at 01:05 am
- Yadgir: Arrival at 01:43 am, departure at 01:45 am
- Kalaburagi: Arrival at 03:08 am, departure at 03:10 am
- Solapur: Arrival at 04:20 am, departure at 04:25 am
- Pune: Arrival at 08:00 am, departure at 08:05 am
- Kalyan: Arrival at 10:42 am, departure at 10:44 am
- CSMT Mumbai: Destination arrival at 11:55 am
16 AC Sleeper Coaches and Travel Upgrades
Engineered to handle strong passenger demand along this high-density transit route, the train is assembled with a complete 16-coach rake. The coaches are fully equipped with modern air-conditioned sleeper amenities, ensuring passengers experience optimal rest throughout the overnight run. By deploying high-speed sleeper trainsets, the service aims to substantially cut down travel duration for passengers shuttling between southern India and Maharashtra.
Enquiry Portals and Assistance for Passengers
South Western Railway has urged passengers to review the updated schedule and station halts prior to planning their itinerary. Travelers can verify complete route timings on the official portal www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in, through the NTES smartphone application, or by dialing the national railway helpline at 139.
