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Vande Bharat Express services connect several major cities, regional centres and important railway stations across the country. The network has expanded considerably since the first Vande Bharat service began, and new services and timetable changes continue to be introduced.
This guide provides an overview of Vande Bharat Express routes, destinations and train numbers. It is designed to help you understand which cities are connected, which train operates on a particular route and where to find detailed timetable and fare information.
Because railway services can change, this page is updated periodically. Always check the latest information before booking your journey.
Last checked: September 2026
Important: Train routes, timings, running days, stoppages and fares can change. Verify your specific journey before travelling.
Vande Bharat Express Routes at a Glance
Vande Bharat services currently operate across different parts of India.
Some well-known corridors include:
- Delhi – Varanasi
- Delhi – Katra
- Mumbai – Gandhinagar
- Mumbai – Shirdi
- Mumbai – Solapur
- Chennai – Coimbatore
- Mysuru – Chennai
- Bengaluru – Dharwad
- Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam
- Secunderabad – Tirupati
- Howrah – New Jalpaiguri
- Howrah – Patna
- Ranchi – Patna
- Puri – Howrah
- Puri – Rourkela
- Nagpur – Bilaspur
- Nagpur – Indore
- Dehradun – Delhi
- Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram
- Mangaluru – Thiruvananthapuram
This is an overview of major route corridors rather than a permanent list of every current service.
Vande Bharat Route List
The following table provides examples of important Vande Bharat routes and their train-number pairs.
| Route | Train Number(s) | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi – New Delhi | 22435 / 22436 | North India |
| New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 22439 / 22440 | North India |
| Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital | 20901 / 20902 | West India |
| Mumbai – Sainagar Shirdi | 22223 / 22224 | West India |
| Mumbai – Solapur | 22225 / 22226 | West India |
| New Delhi – Amb Andaura | 22447 / 22448 | North India |
| Mysuru – MGR Chennai Central | 20607 / 20608 | South India |
| Nagpur – Bilaspur | 20825 / 20826 | Central/East India |
| New Jalpaiguri – Howrah | 22301 / 22302 | East India |
| Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam | 20833 / 20834 | South/East India |
| Secunderabad – Tirupati | 20701 / 20702 | South India |
| Chennai – Coimbatore | 20643 / 20644 | South India |
| Chandigarh – Ajmer | 20977 / 20978 | North/West India |
| Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram | 20633 / 20634 | South India |
| Puri – Howrah | 22895 / 22896 | East India |
| Dehradun – Anand Vihar Terminal | 22457 / 22458 | North India |
| Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri | 22227 / 22228 | Northeast India |
| Nagpur – Indore | 20911 / 20912 | Central India |
| Madgaon – Mumbai | 22229 / 22230 | West India |
| Ranchi – Patna | 22349 / 22350 | East India |
| Dharwad – Bengaluru | 20661 / 20662 | South India |
| Rewa – Rani Kamalapati | 20173 / 20174 | Central India |
| Gorakhpur – Prayagraj | 22549 / 22550 | North India |
| Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore | 20665 / 20666 | South India |
| Mangaluru – Thiruvananthapuram | 20631 / 20632 | South India |
| Jaipur – Udaipur | 20979 / 20980 | North/West India |
| Patna – Howrah | 22347 / 22348 | East India |
| Puri – Rourkela | 20835 / 20836 | East India |
| Ranchi – Howrah | 20897 / 20898 | East India |
Route information note: Train numbers and route schedules can be revised. The individual train page should always be checked for the latest available timetable and operating information.
Vande Bharat Routes by Region
Organising routes by region can make it easier to find a suitable train.
North India
Some important Vande Bharat corridors in northern India include:
New Delhi – Varanasi
Train numbers: 22435 / 22436
This route connects New Delhi with Varanasi via important stations including Prayagraj and Kanpur.
[View 22435 Vande Bharat – Varanasi to New Delhi]
[View 22436 Vande Bharat – New Delhi to Varanasi]
New Delhi – Katra
Train numbers: 22439 / 22440
This service connects the Delhi region with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
New Delhi – Amb Andaura
Train numbers: 22447 / 22448
This service provides Vande Bharat connectivity between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.
Dehradun – Delhi
Train numbers: 22457 / 22458
This route connects Dehradun with Delhi’s Anand Vihar area.
West India
Western India has several Vande Bharat corridors.
Mumbai – Gandhinagar
Train numbers: 20901 / 20902
The service connects Mumbai Central with Gandhinagar Capital.
Mumbai – Sainagar Shirdi
Train numbers: 22223 / 22224
This route connects Mumbai with Shirdi.
Mumbai – Solapur
Train numbers: 22225 / 22226
This service provides a Vande Bharat connection between Mumbai and Solapur.
Madgaon – Mumbai
Train numbers: 22229 / 22230
This route connects Goa’s Madgaon area with Mumbai.
South India
South India has a growing network of Vande Bharat services.
Some important routes include:
- Mysuru – Chennai
- Chennai – Coimbatore
- Bengaluru – Dharwad
- Secunderabad – Tirupati
- Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam
- Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram
- Mangaluru – Thiruvananthapuram
- Tirunelveli – Chennai
The exact train number, timetable and stopping pattern should be checked for each route.
East India
Important eastern routes include:
- Howrah – New Jalpaiguri
- Howrah – Patna
- Howrah – Ranchi
- Howrah – Puri
- Puri – Rourkela
- Nagpur – Bilaspur
- Ranchi – Patna
These routes connect major eastern and central Indian cities with faster intercity services.
Northeast India
Vande Bharat services have also expanded into the Northeast.
One notable corridor is:
Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri
Train numbers: 22227 / 22228
Passengers travelling in this region should check the latest operating days and timetable before making plans.
Vande Bharat Destinations
Vande Bharat services connect a wide range of destinations.
Some important cities and railway locations served by Vande Bharat include:
- New Delhi
- Varanasi
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur
- Katra
- Dehradun
- Mumbai
- Gandhinagar
- Ahmedabad region
- Shirdi
- Solapur
- Goa
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Mysuru
- Bengaluru
- Dharwad
- Hyderabad/Secunderabad
- Visakhapatnam
- Tirupati
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Mangaluru
- Kasaragod
- Howrah
- Patna
- Ranchi
- Puri
- New Jalpaiguri
- Guwahati
- Nagpur
- Bilaspur
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Gorakhpur
- Rewa
This list is intended as a destination overview. A city appearing here does not necessarily mean that every Vande Bharat service stops directly at the city’s main station.
Vande Bharat Trains Between Cities
One of the easiest ways to find a Vande Bharat service is to start with the two cities you want to connect.
For example:
Delhi to Varanasi
Look for 22436 when travelling from New Delhi toward Varanasi.
For the opposite direction, check 22435.
Mumbai to Gandhinagar
Check 20901 / 20902 for the Mumbai–Gandhinagar corridor.
Chennai to Coimbatore
Check 20643 / 20644.
New Delhi to Katra
Check 22439 / 22440.
When searching, always confirm the actual origin and destination stations because a city can have more than one railway station.
How to Find the Right Vande Bharat Route
You don’t need to know the train number before starting your search.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Choose your starting city
For example, you may be travelling from Delhi.
Step 2: Choose your destination
Suppose you want to travel to Varanasi.
Step 3: Check the railway stations
Delhi and Varanasi each have specific railway stations used by particular services.
Step 4: Search available Vande Bharat services
Look for a service connecting your selected stations.
Step 5: Compare timings
A train leaving earlier isn’t necessarily the best choice. Compare arrival time as well.
Step 6: Check running days
Some services do not operate every day.
Step 7: Compare fares
Check the fare for your exact journey and class.
Step 8: Verify before booking
Always check the latest railway information for your travel date.
Vande Bharat Route vs Train Route
There is an important difference between a route and a train service.
A route describes the corridor between two places.
A train service has a specific:
- Train number
- Starting station
- Destination
- Timetable
- Running days
- Stoppages
For example, the Varanasi–New Delhi corridor can be described as a route, while 22435 identifies a particular service travelling in one direction.
This distinction becomes useful when searching for train information online.
Vande Bharat Timetable
Every Vande Bharat route has its own timetable.
The timetable normally includes:
- Departure time
- Arrival time
- Intermediate stations
- Halt duration
- Operating days
- Total journey duration
There is no single timetable that applies to every Vande Bharat service.
For detailed information, visit our Vande Bharat Timetable page.
Vande Bharat Fare by Route
Vande Bharat fares are route-specific.
The amount you pay can depend on:
- Origin and destination
- Class selected
- Distance
- Applicable charges
- Current railway fare structure
For this reason, avoid relying on a generic statement such as “Vande Bharat ticket price is ₹X.”
Instead, check the fare for your exact station pair and class.
See our Vande Bharat Fare Guide for more information.
Vande Bharat Chair Car and Executive Chair Car
Many Vande Bharat services offer two main seating classes:
Chair Car
Chair Car, commonly shown as CC, is generally the more economical seating class.
Executive Chair Car
Executive Chair Car, shown as EC, is the higher seating class on services where it is offered.
The exact classes available can differ between services, so passengers should check the individual train before booking.
Can Vande Bharat Routes Change?
Yes.
Railway services can be modified for operational or scheduling reasons.
Changes may involve:
- Departure time
- Arrival time
- Stoppages
- Running days
- Route
- Train number
- Frequency
- Service extensions
For example, timetable changes to Vande Bharat services have occurred during 2026, which is one reason we recommend checking current information instead of relying on an old route list.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Routes
The Vande Bharat family is not limited to the original daytime Chair Car services.
Vande Bharat Sleeper services are being introduced separately for longer-distance travel.
We will maintain sleeper information separately where appropriate so readers can distinguish between:
Vande Bharat Chair Car services
and
Vande Bharat Sleeper services.
This distinction is useful because the passenger experience, coach configuration and journey purpose can be different.
How We Build Our Route Information
VandeBharatExpress.org is an independent information website.
We research route information using available railway, government and other reliable sources. We also check train numbers, stations and timetable information before updating individual pages where possible.
Because railway information changes, we use update dates on our pages and recommend checking important details before travelling.
If you find an outdated route or train number, please contact us so we can review the information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Vande Bharat routes are there?
The number changes as new services are introduced, extended or modified. The Ministry of Railways reported 81 operational Chair Car route pairs and 162 services as of March 2026. (pib.gov.in)
Which cities are connected by Vande Bharat?
Vande Bharat services connect cities and regions including Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata/Howrah, Patna, Ranchi, Jaipur, Guwahati and several others.
Which Vande Bharat runs between Delhi and Varanasi?
The principal train-number pair is 22435/22436.
Does every Vande Bharat route run every day?
No.
Operating days vary between services.
Are Vande Bharat routes the same in both directions?
Usually the outward and return services have separate train numbers, and their timings can differ.
Can a Vande Bharat route change?
Yes. Railway schedules and service patterns can be revised.
How can I find a Vande Bharat between two cities?
Start by checking the origin and destination stations, then search for Vande Bharat services available for your travel date.
Is every Vande Bharat train the same?
No. Routes, timings, running days, stops, fares and coach configurations can vary.
Are there Vande Bharat Sleeper trains?
Vande Bharat Sleeper services are a separate category from the original Chair Car services and are being introduced for longer-distance travel.
Explore Vande Bharat Information
Main Guides
- Vande Bharat Trains List 2026
- Vande Bharat Timetable
- Vande Bharat Fare Guide
- How to Book Vande Bharat Tickets
- Vande Bharat Cancellation & Refund Guide
- Vande Bharat Coach & Seat Guide
Popular Train Pages
- 22435 Vande Bharat – Varanasi to New Delhi
- 22436 Vande Bharat – New Delhi to Varanasi
- [20901 Vande Bharat – Mumbai to Gandhinagar]([INTERNAL URL])
- [20902 Vande Bharat – Gandhinagar to Mumbai]([INTERNAL URL])
- [20643 Vande Bharat – Coimbatore to Chennai]([INTERNAL URL])
- [20644 Vande Bharat – Chennai to Coimbatore]([INTERNAL URL])
Final Word
Vande Bharat Express has developed into a large intercity rail network covering multiple regions of India.
If you are planning a journey, don’t look at the route alone. Check the train number, departure time, arrival time, running days, stoppages, class and fare for your specific journey.
The best route is ultimately the one that fits your travel plans.
We will continue updating this page as the Vande Bharat network and railway schedules change.
Last Updated: September 2026
Disclaimer: VandeBharatExpress.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with, operated by or officially connected with Indian Railways, IRCTC, the Ministry of Railways or any government organisation. Railway information may change, so readers should verify important journey details through official sources before travelling.
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