Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express To Connect Udupi, Mangaluru, Gokarna And Goa
The train, as the name suggests, will connect Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) to Goa (Madgaon) via Mangaluru Junction. Here's everything to know about the new Vande Bharat train.
A Vande Bharat train passing through scenic stretch of greenery | Credits: Pexels
Your Bengaluru to Goa journey is about to be more scenic and comfortable now! The Indian Railways has announced a new Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express. The train, as the name suggests, will connect Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) to Goa (Madgaon) via Mangaluru Junction. Passengers can expect scenic views and a comfortable ride as the train passes through stunning stretches of the Western Ghats. Let’s take a look at more details of the Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express.
New Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express To Begin Operations Soon
Major Stops Along The Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express
The new Vande Bharat Express will run from Yesvantpur in Bengaluru to Madgaon in Goa. As per Economic Times, it will stop at the following 12 stations:
- Shravanabelagola
- Hassan
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabaka Puttur
- Mangaluru Junction
- Udupi
- Kundapura
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murdeshwar
- Gokarna Road
- Karwar
- Thokur
A Vande Bharat train running on tracks | Credits: Pinterest
A major highlight of the new Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express is the stretch between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. Spread across the Western Ghats, the stretch promises spectacular views of hills, forests, and lush green valleys. Passengers will also pass through some of Karnataka’s most important cities like Mangaluru, Udupi, and the beach town of Gokarna. These cities and towns are also some of the most popular tourist destinations, not only in Karnataka but also across India.
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Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express: Departure-Arrival & Schedule
The new Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express train will run six days a week; here is its detailed schedule as per NDTV.com.
Train number 26655: Yesvantpur to Madgaon
- Departure: 7:35 AM
- Arrival: 8:55 PM
- Travel time: 13 hours and 20 minutes
- Runs every day except Wednesday
Train number 26656: Madgaon to Yesvantpur
- Departure: 8:20 AM
- Arrival: 9:15 PM
- Travel time: 12 hours and 55 minutes
- Runs every day except Wednesday
Two Vande Bharat train sets will be used for the service. They will be maintained at Yesvantpur and Madgaon Junctions, with watering facilities available at Mangaluru Junction.
A beach in Goa | Credits: Pexels
While there has been no official confirmation on when the new Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express will begin operations, reports suggest that the train could enter service in the third week of November 2026. The Railway Board has also decided to stop the existing Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express due to low passenger volume.
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Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Also Begins Service
Along with getting a new Vande Bharat express to Madgaon in Goa, Bengaluru also recently received a Vande Bharat express train to Mumbai in Maharashtra. The Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper was one of the most anticipated train services in India as it would connect two of the biggest cities in India. Now operational, it connects Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
The Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper drastically cuts travel time between the two destinations. While the existing Udyan Express takes close to 24 hours, the new Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper connects the two destinations in just 16 hours.
The train is expected to leave from CSMT at 8:10 PM and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 11:55 AM the next day. The train is expected to depart from Bengaluru at 7:50 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 11:55 AM in the morning.
Note: Information used in the article has been taken from verified online sources
Summing Up
The Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Express is set to be launched soon in November 2026. The train will embark from Bengaluru’s Yesvantpur to Madgaon in Goa in a roughly 13-hour journey. The route will include some of the biggest tourist destinations in Karnataka like Udupi, Gokarna, and Mangaluru and will provide a faster, more comfortable option for travelers traveling between Goa and Bengaluru.
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