Vande Bharat: Check Full List Of Trains, Timings, Routes & Ticket Prices Across India
Vande Bharat Express Trains List: It was 2019 when the first Vande Bharat Express rolled out of the station—marking the arrival of not just a faster train but the beginning of a new chapter in India's transportation story. Designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely in India, the Vande Bharat series is not just a technological achievement but also reflects the country's ability to create modern, world-class infrastructure using indigenous talent and resources.
Whether it's the business traveller shuttling between Delhi and Varanasi or the pilgrim heading to Katra to seek blessings at Vaishno Devi, the Vande Bharat trains—designed by RDSO and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways—have redefined what comfort, speed, and punctuality mean for Indian rail passengers.
The Vande Bharat network now criss-crosses the country, connecting metros, pilgrimage sites, state capitals, and economic hubs. Popular routes include New Delhi to Varanasi, Mumbai to Gandhinagar, Chennai to Mysuru, and Patna to Howrah—each carefully chosen to reflect high-demand corridors. Timings are optimised for same-day returns on many routes, making them ideal for work, family, or even weekend travel.
The expansion hasn't slowed down. With new routes being added every few months—connecting smaller cities and regional clusters—Vande Bharat is quickly becoming the face of a faster, better-connected India.
The journey of Vande Bharat Express began with the inaugural service between New Delhi and Varanasi, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2019, at the New Delhi railway station.
At present, 144 Vande Bharat services are operational on the Indian Railways network, which means 72 trains run across the country.
The main cities connected through the trains include New Delhi, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Coimbatore.
WHAT ARE THE TICKET PRICES?
The typical AC Chair Car fares range between Rs 1,100 and Rs 1,700 depending on the route, while Executive Class fares usually fall in the Rs 2,300–Rs 3,300 range. Meals are included by default, but you can choose to opt out.
Here are some sample fares to give you an idea of ticket prices:
New Delhi ↔ Varanasi (Train 22415/22416)
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,805
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 3,355
New Delhi ↔ Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,545
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,805
Gandhinagar Capital ↔ Mumbai Central
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,420
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,630
Amb Andaura ↔ New Delhi
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,240
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,240
Chennai (MGR Central) ↔ Mysuru
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,365
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,485
Nagpur ↔ Bilaspur
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,155
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,065
Secunderabad ↔ Visakhapatnam
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,665
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 3,120
Howrah ↔ Puri
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,565
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,825
Secunderabad ↔ Tirupati
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,680
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 3,080
Delhi Cantonment ↔ Ajmer
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,250
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,270
Kasaragod ↔ Thiruvananthapuram
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,520
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 2,815
Anand Vihar Terminal ↔ Dehradun
• AC Chair Car: Rs 1,065
• Executive Chair Car: Rs 1,890
SPEED & COMPARTMENTS
The Vande Bharat Express reaches a maximum speed of 160 km/h on the Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj) to Hazrat Nizamuddin route.
Among its various routes, the New Delhi to Varanasi stretch records the highest average speed of 95 km/h, while the Coimbatore to Bengaluru Cantonment line operates at a slower average of 58 km/h. The train's longest route spans 759 km between New Delhi and Varanasi, whereas the shortest runs 296 km from Gorakhpur to Lucknow, offering travelers a range of journey options.
The Vande Bharat Express typically has two classes of coaches: AC Executive Class (EC) and AC Chair Car (CC). A standard 16-coach Vande Bharat train includes 14 AC Chair Car coaches and two Executive Class coaches, with a total seating capacity of 1,128 passengers.
The AC Executive Class coaches offer a premium experience, with features like 2×2 seating configuration, reclining and rotating seats, and a seating capacity of 52 passengers per coach.
The AC Chair Car coaches have a 2×3 seating configuration with retractable seats. The first and last coaches in this category have a seating capacity of 44 passengers each, while the remaining coaches can accommodate 78 passengers each.
FEATURES & AMENITIES
• The train has an intelligent braking system which enables better acceleration and deceleration.
• All coaches are equipped with automatic doors; GPS-based audio-visual passenger information system, on-board hotspot Wi-Fi for entertainment purposes, and very comfortable seating. The executive class also has rotating chairs.
• All toilets are bio-vacuum type. The lighting is dual mode, viz. diffused for general illumination and personal for every seat.
• Every coach has a pantry with facilities to serve hot meals, hot and cold beverages. The insulation is meant to keep heat and noise to very low levels for additional passenger comfort.
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• Adding up the green footprints, the train has a regenerative braking system in the coaches which can save up to 30 per cent of electrical energy.
• The Vande Bharat Express train has fully sealed gangways and censored interconnecting doors for a dust-free environment.
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