The Prime Minister has recently revealed exciting news regarding the Vande Bharat Express, announcing the introduction of 75 new routes to enhance travel across India. This initiative is part of the celebration for the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" and aims to launch these new trains in a span of 75 weeks.
The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, was first inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February 15, 2019. Currently, there are 8 operational Vande Bharat trains traversing various routes, contributing significantly to modernizing Indian Railways.
All Vande Bharat Express List - Train Number and Routes
Right now, 25 routes are operational for the Vande Bharat Express trains, enhancing connectivity across the nation.
| 1 | Varanasi – New Delhi (22435) | New Delhi – Varanasi (22436) |
| 2 | New Delhi – SMVD KATRA (22439) | SMVD KATRA -New Delhi (22440) |
| 3 | Mumbai Central- Gandhinagar CAP (20901) | Gandhinagar CAP -Mumbai Central (20902) |
| 4 | New Delhi – Amb Andaura (22447) | Amb Andaura – New Delhi (22448) |
| 5 | Chennai – Mysuru (20607) | Mysuru- Chennai (20608) |
| 6 | Bilaspur Junction – Nagpur Junction (20825) (Temporarily Replaced with Tejas Express) | Nagpur – Bilaspur Junction (20826) (Temporarily Replaced with Tejas Express) |
| 7 | Howrah-New Jalpaiguri (22301) | New Jalpaiguri Junction – Howrah (22302) |
| 8 | Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam (20834) | Visakhapatnam -Secunderabad (20833) |
| 9 | Mumbai -Sainagar Shirdi (22223) | Sainagar Shirdi-Mumbai (22224) |
| 10 | Mumbai – Solapur (22225) | Solapur- Mumbai (22226) |
| 11 | Bhopal-Delhi (20171) | Delhi -Bhopal (20172) |
| 12 | Secunderabad-Tirupati (20701) | Tirupati-Secunderabad(20702) |
| 13 | MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore (20643) | Coimbatore – MGR Chennai Central (20644) |
| 14 | Delhi Cantonment – Ajmer (20978) | Ajmer- Delhi Cantonment (20977) |
| 15 | Thiruvananthapuram -Kasaragod (20634) | Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram (20633) |
| 16 | Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat (22896) | Howrah -Puri Vande Bharat (22895) |
| 17 | Anand Vihar Terminal – Dehradun (22457) | Dehradun-Anand Vihar Terminal (22458) |
| 18 | New Jalpaiguri – Guwahati (22227) | Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri (22228) |
| 19 | Dharwad - Bengaluru (20662) | Bengaluru - Dharwad (20661) |
| 20 | Patna - Ranchi (22349) | Ranchi - Patna (22350) |
| 21 | Bhopal - Indore (20911) | Indore - Bhopal (20912) |
| 22 | Bhopal - Jabalpur (20173) | Jabalpur - Bhopal (20174) |
| 23 | Mumbai - Goa (22229) | Goa - Mumbai (22230) |
| 24 | Gorakhpur - Lucknow (22549) | Lucknow- Gorakhpur (22550) |
| 25 | Ahmedabad - Jodhpur (12462) | Jodhpur - Ahmedabad (12461) |
The Indian government aims to enhance train connectivity through these efficient trains. The complete list of additional Vande Bharat Express routes will be published as the new services are inaugurated.
The Vande Bharat Express has significantly changed the landscape of rail travel in India, boasting modern technology and amenities that passengers appreciate. Features such as comfortable seating, advanced safety systems, and amenities like Wi-Fi have made the Vande Bharat a preferred choice for travelers.
Vande Bharat Express Route List
Below is the detailed Vande Bharat Express route list, complete with schedule, intermediate stations, and operational days for all current Vande Bharat Express trains.
| Name | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operations | Major Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express – 22435 | Varanasi Junction-BSB | New Delhi Railway Station-NDLS | 15:00 | 23:00 | Except Monday and Thursday | Varanasi Jn, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central |
| Vande Bharat Express – 22436 | New Delhi Railway Station-NDLS | Varanasi Junction-BSB | 06:00 | 14:00 | Except Monday and Thursday | Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Varanasi Jn |
| Vande Bharat Express-22439 | New Delhi Railway Station-NDLS | SMVD KATRA | 06:00 | 14:00 | Except Tuesday | Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana Junction and Jammu Tawi |
| Vande Bharat Express-22440 | SMVD KATRA | New Delhi Railway Station-NDLS | 15:00 | 23:00 | Except Tuesday | Jammu Tawi, Ludhiana Junction, Ambala Cantt. Jn |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20901 | Mumbai Central | Gandhinagar CAP | 06:10 | 12:25 | Except Sunday | Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20902 | Gandhinagar CAP | Mumbai Central | 14:05 | 20:15 | Except Sunday | Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Vapi |
| Vande Bharat Express – 22447 | New Delhi | Amb Andaura | 05:50 | 11:05 | Except Friday | Ambala Cantt. Jn, Chandigarh Jn, Anandpur Sahib, Una Himachal |
| Vande Bharat Express – 22448 | Amb Andaura | New Delhi | 13:00 | 18:25 | Except Friday | Una Himachal, Nangal Dam, Anandpur Sahib, Chandigarh Junction, Ambala Cantt Jn |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20607 | MGR Chennai Central | Mysuru Jn | 05:50 | 12:30 | Except Wednesday | Katpadi Junction, KSR Bengaluru City Junction |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20608 | Mysuru | MGR Chennai Central | 13:05 | 19:30 | Except Wednesday | KSR Bengaluru City Jn, Katpadi Junction |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20825 | Bilaspur Junction | Nagpur Junction | 06:45 | 12:15 | Except Saturday | Raipur Jn, Durg, Raj Nandgoan, Gondia Jn |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20826 | Nagpur Junction | Bilaspur Junction | 14:05 | 19:35 | Except Saturday | Gondia Jn, Raj Nandgoan, Durg Jn, Raipur Jn |
| Vande Bharat Express – 22301 | Howrah | New Jalpaiguri | 05:55 | 13:25 | Wednesday | Bolpur Shanti Niketan, Malda Town, Barsoi Junction |
| Vande Bharat Express – 22302 | New Jalpaiguri | Howrah | 15:05 | 22:35 | Wednesday | Barsoi Junction, Malda Town, Bolpur Shanti Niketan |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20833 | Visakhapatnam | Secunderabad | 05:45 | 14:23 | Sunday | Rajahmundry, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, Warangal |
| Vande Bharat Express – 20834 | Secunderabad | Visakhapatnam | 15:00 | 23:31 | Sunday | Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction, Rajahmundry |
Note:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged off a new Vande Bharat service from Visakhapatnam to Secunderabad on January 16, 2023. This train completes a distance of 699 kilometers in approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes, and it stops at major stations, including Warangal and Khammam. The full list of the new Vande Bharat trains will be updated continually as they are inaugurated.
Vande Bharat Express Trains List in India
The inaugural Vande Bharat Express Train service began in 2019, connecting Varanasi and New Delhi. With enhanced technology and safety features, these high-speed trains include amenities such as Kavach, automatic doors, reclining seating, Wi-Fi hotspots, and a GPS-based information system.
Currently, there are 8 operational Vande Bharat trains servicing 75 routes across the nation. The eighth service connecting Vijayawada and Secunderabad will soon be launched.
- Varanasi – New Delhi (22435)/ New Delhi – Varanasi (22436)
- New Delhi – SMVD KATRA (22439) / SMVD KATRA – New Delhi (22440)
- Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar CAP (20901)/ Gandhinagar CAP – Mumbai Central (20902)
- New Delhi – Amb Andaura (22447) /Amb Andaura – New Delhi (22448)
- Chennai – Mysuru (20607)/ Mysuru – Chennai (20608)
- Bilaspur – Nagpur (20825) / Nagpur – Bilaspur (20826)
- Howrah – New Jalpaiguri (22301) / New Jalpaiguri – Howrah (22302)
- Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad (20833) / Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam (20834)
Vande Bharat Trains Routes List in India
The operational routes for Vande Bharat Express currently include:
- Varanasi – New Delhi
- New Delhi – SMVD KATRA
- Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar CAP
- New Delhi – Amb Andaura
- Chennai – Mysuru
- Bilaspur - Nagpur
- Howrah - New Jalpaiguri
- Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad
Important Note:
All upcoming Vande Bharat routes and the complete list of 75 trains will be updated as further inaugurations occur. The target for fully implementing the 75 new routes is now set for August 2025.
Vande Bharat Train Routes and Timetable PDF
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Vande Bharat Express Route Map
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