Bangalore-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Launched: Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Yadgir, Pune & More Stoppages

Indian Railways is expanding its premium overnight travel options with the launch of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. The new service is expected to make travel between the two major cities more convenient, particularly for passengers who prefer to travel overnight and reach their destination the following day.

The train adds another option for travellers moving between two of India's key business and employment hubs. Here is what passengers need to know about its regular operations, journey timings, route and stoppages.

Bangalore-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Launched: Check Running Times, Stations, Route & All

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the inaugural service on Sunday. According to South Western Railway, regular operations will begin in November, with services introduced in both directions on separate dates.

The Mumbai-to-Bengaluru service is scheduled to commence on November 2, 2026, followed by the Bengaluru-to-Mumbai service on November 3.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Departure & Arrival Timings

The sleeper train is designed around an overnight travel schedule, with departures in the evening and arrivals the next day. The Bengaluru-to-Mumbai service will depart in the evening and reach Mumbai before noon the following day. In the reverse direction, passengers will also be able to board the train in the evening for an overnight journey to Bengaluru.

Train number 27652, running from Bengaluru to Mumbai, is scheduled to depart at 7.45 pm and arrive at 11.55 am the next day. It will not operate on Mondays.

Train number 27651, running from Mumbai to Bengaluru, will depart at 8.10 pm and arrive at noon the following day. This service will not operate on Tuesdays.

Passengers should check the official railway reservation system for the schedule applicable to their chosen travel date.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Stoppages & Route Via Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Yadgir

The train will pass through several stations across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, connecting passengers beyond the two terminal cities. Its regular route includes major railway junctions and regional centres, providing boarding and deboarding options for passengers travelling shorter distances along the corridor.

The regular service will stop at Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Pune and Kalyan. The inaugural special service also included additional halts at Hindupur, Dharmavaram and Lonavala.

Mumbai-Bangalore Vande Bharat Coach Composition

The inaugural train comprised 16 coaches. Its sleeper configuration is intended to cater to passengers travelling long distances overnight, offering an alternative to existing rail services on the Bengaluru-Mumbai route.

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