The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to begin its journey on November 1, 2026, offering passengers a faster overnight rail connection between the two major cities.
The Railway Board has approved the service, which will operate between Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
The train is expected to cover the 1,118-km route in approximately 16 hours, considerably reducing the journey time compared with existing services that can take around 22 to 24 hours. It will be operated by South Western Railway.
 Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Train Details
The new service will operate under train numbers 27652 and 27651. It will run six days a week in each direction, with one weekly non-operating day for each side.
The Bengaluru-to-Mumbai service, train number 27652, will not operate on Mondays. The return service, train number 27651, will not operate on Tuesdays.
The train will have 16 coaches and a total capacity of 823 passengers.
Its accommodation will include air-conditioned sleeper classes, providing overnight travel options for passengers on the long-distance route.
Route and Stoppages: Which Stations Will It Cover?
The train will travel through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra via the Guntakal and Kalaburagi route. It will have eight intermediate stoppages:
Anantapur
Guntakal
Raichur
Yadgir
Kalaburagi
Solapur
Pune
Kalyan
The journey will begin at SMVT Bengaluru and end at CSMT Mumbai. In the return direction, the train will cover the same stations in reverse order.
 Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Timings
According to the Railway Board-approved schedule, train number 27652 will depart from Bengaluru at 7:45 PM and reach Mumbai at 11:55 AM the following day.
The journey will take approximately 16 hours and 10 minutes.
The return service, train number 27651, will leave Mumbai at 8:10 PM and arrive in Bengaluru at 12 noon the next day.
The return journey is scheduled to take around 15 hours and 50 minutes.
The weekly operating pattern is:
Bengaluru to Mumbai: No service on Mondays.
Mumbai to Bengaluru: No service on Tuesdays.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Ticket Price: How Much Will It Cost?
The indicative ticket prices reported for the service vary according to the travel class.
The expected fares are approximately Rs 2,684 for AC 3-tier, Rs 3,466 for AC 2-tier and Rs 4,250 for AC First Class.
Goodreturns has also reported an expected AC 3-tier fare of around Rs 3,000, including onboard meals.
However, passengers should treat these figures as indicative until the final fare details are confirmed by Indian Railways. The actual amount may depend on applicable charges and catering arrangements.
 Coaches and Passenger Facilities
The train will have 16 coaches with accommodation across three classes:
AC 3-tier: 11 coaches with 611 berths.
AC 2-tier: Four coaches with 188 berths.
AC First Class: One coach with 24 berths.
The total passenger capacity will be 823 berths.
The train is designed for overnight journeys, with sleeping accommodation and features intended to improve passenger comfort.
Safety and passenger facilities include the Kavach train protection system, an emergency talk-back system, automatic doors and improved suspension.
The train has been developed by BEML using technology from the Integral Coach Factory.
 When Will Commercial Services Begin?
The Railway Minister is expected to flag off the train from Bengaluru on November 1, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava.
According to the Goodreturns report, regular commercial operations are expected to begin on November 3, 2026.
Passengers planning to travel should check the official Indian Railways timetable and reservation system for confirmed booking dates, fares and operating details before making arrangements.
The new sleeper service is expected to provide a faster overnight connection between Bengaluru and Mumbai, reducing the journey from the 22–24 hours typically taken by existing trains to approximately 16 hours.
