Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Set to Launch on 11 October: Timings and Features
Launch and Route
Indian Railways is reported to be launching the Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper on 11 October 2026 (some reports say 10 or 11 October), South India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper, linking CSMT Mumbai and SMVT Bengaluru.
Timing and Frequency
The train is expected to run six days a week. As per the tentative timetable, the Bengaluru–Mumbai leg takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and the return about 15 hours 45 minutes.
Coaches
It has a 16-coach configuration with AC First Class, AC 2-tier and AC 3-tier berths.
The Bigger Picture
India’s first commercial Vande Bharat sleeper began in January 2026 on the Howrah–Guwahati route, and Indian Railways targets 12 sleeper trainsets in service by March 2027. Fares and final timings will be notified by Railways before booking opens.
Sourced from Deccan Herald, DNA India and Whalesbook railway reports, October 2026. Dates and timings are tentative.
