Top Vande Bharat Trains To Explore Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka And Andhra Pradesh

Ever since the launch of Vande Bharat trains, they have become known not just for their speed and modern comfort, but also for offering passengers breathtaking views of the regions they pass through. For travellers planning to explore South India, a journey on a Vande Bharat train is now one of the most convenient and scenic ways to travel. These semi-high-speed trains have significantly improved connectivity between major cities, pilgrimage centres and tourist destinations across the region.

Here are some of the top Vande Bharat train routes to explore South India:

Train No. 20632: Thiruvananthapuram - Mangaluru Central Vande Bharat

Connecting Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala with Mangaluru in Karnataka, this route passes through scenic destinations such as Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur before reaching Mangaluru. The journey is especially popular for its stunning Arabian Sea views along Kerala's coastline. Covering 619 km in around 8 hours and 35 minutes, the train also recorded an impressive end-to-end occupancy of 187.78%, the highest in India.

Train No. 20633/20634: Thiruvananthapuram Central - Kasaragod Vande Bharat

The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod route showcases Kerala's iconic backwaters, lush greenery and coastal landscapes. The train links major cities including Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur and Kozhikode, covering nearly 574 km in less than eight hours.

Train No. 26652: Ernakulam - Bengaluru Vande Bharat

Connecting Kochi with Bengaluru, this relatively newer service has quickly gained popularity among IT professionals, tourists and regular travellers.

Train No. 20608: Chennai - Mysuru Vande Bharat

South India's first Vande Bharat service, the Chennai-Mysuru route connects Chennai, Bengaluru and Mysuru. Popular among tech professionals, tourists and weekend travellers, the train continues to remain one of the country's most successful Vande Bharat services.

Train No. 20631/20632: Tirunelveli - Chennai Vande Bharat

With stops at Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli and Villupuram, this train connects southern Tamil Nadu with Chennai in about eight hours, ensuring faster connectivity between the temple towns of southern Tamil Nadu.

Train No. 20687/20688: Chennai - Vijayawada Vande Bharat

Connecting Chennai with Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, this train covers a distance of 455 km in approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. The route passes through Renigunta (for Tirupati), Nellore, Ongole and Tenali Junction.

Train No. 20701: Secunderabad - Tirupati Vande Bharat

By completing the journey in approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes, this train offers faster access to the pilgrimage city of Tirupati. The train stops at key spots, such as Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Guntur Junction, Ongole and Nellore.

Train No. 20643: Chennai - Coimbatore Vande Bharat

With stops at Salem, Erode and Tiruppur, the service is widely used by both leisure travellers and professionals, especially those connected to Tamil Nadu's textile industry.

Train No. 26751/26752: Bengaluru - Belagavi Vande Bharat

Introduced last year, this train connects Bengaluru with Belagavi via major Karnataka cities including Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Davangere, SMM Haveri, Hubballi and Dharwad. It covers 611 km in nearly 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Train No. 20661: Bengaluru - Dharwad Vande Bharat

The Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat offers faster connectivity between Bengaluru and the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad, covering approximately 489 km in 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Train No. 22231: Kalaburagi - Bengaluru Vande Bharat
This train connects Kalaburagi in north Karnataka with Bengaluru in around 8 hours and 45 minutes. Passing through Yadgir, Raichur Junction, Guntakal, Anantapur and Yelahanka, the service is frequently used by locals and pilgrims.

Train No. 20833: Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Vande Bharat

This service connects coastal Andhra Pradesh with Telangana in around 8 hours and 45 minutes. The train passes through key spots, such as Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, and Warangal.