Bookings for the Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper train will open as soon as it is flagged off on November 1..

As part of the 'Make in India' initiative, Indian Railways has announced a significant expansion of its semi-high-speed sleeper network. Regular services for the country's third Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru, are set to commence on November 2, 2026. The Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27651/27652) will be flagged off on November 1 from the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru.

Following the Howrah–Kamakhya and New Delhi–Varanasi routes, this will be the third Vande Bharat Sleeper train in the country. Furthermore, it is the first premium sleeper service of its kind to originate from and terminate in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The train will connect three states—Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra—along its route.

Schedule for the 27651/27652 Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
The schedule for the 27651/27652 Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been designed with the needs of overnight travelers in mind.

Train No. 27651: Mumbai to Bengaluru
Train No. 27651 will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, at 08:10 PM and arrive in Bengaluru at 12:00 PM the following day. Regular operations will begin on November 2, with the train running six days a week (except Tuesdays).

Train No. 27652: Bengaluru to Mumbai
Train No. 27652 will depart from the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, at 07:45 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 11:55 AM the following day. Regular operations will begin on November 3, with the train running six days a week (except Mondays). Stoppages for the 27651/27652 Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
The Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train will make stops at Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Guntakal, and Anantapur stations in both directions. The train will consist of 16 coaches, including 1 First AC (1st AC) coach, 4 Second AC (2nd AC) coaches, and 11 Third AC (3rd AC) coaches.

Ticket Bookings to Begin on November 1
Ticket bookings for train number 27651 will commence on November 1. Passengers can easily book tickets through the official IRCTC website, computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters, or the new RailOne app.

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