The train, manufactured under the Make in India initiative, will operate via Kalyan, Pune, Solapur and Kalaburagi. It will be the first Sleeper Vande Bharat Express to originate and terminate in Maharashtra and Karnataka, connecting three states during its journey.
Following the introduction of the Howrah-Kamakhya and Varanasi-Delhi Sleeper Vande Bharat services, the Mumbai-Bengaluru route will become the third route to receive the overnight train.
The premium train will be flagged off from Bengaluru’s SMVT terminal on November 1, 2026. Regular services from Mumbai will begin on November 2, while the Bengaluru-Mumbai service will commence on November 3.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Vande Bharat Train Schedule
The Sleeper Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week in both directions.
Train number 27651 will depart from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 8:10 pm and reach Bengaluru’s SMVT terminal at 12 noon the following day. The service will operate six days a week, except Tuesdays, starting November 2, 2026.
In the opposite direction, train number 27652 will depart from Bengaluru’s SMVT station at 7:45 pm and arrive at Mumbai CSMT at 11:55 am the next day. This service will operate six days a week, except Mondays, starting November 3, 2026.
The train will cover a distance of 1,118 km in approximately 16 hours. Currently, no train connects Mumbai and Bengaluru in less than 20 hours, according to the source. The new service is expected to reduce travel time by four hours.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Vande Bharat Stops
The train will halt at 10 stations during its journey through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The major stops include Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Guntakal and Anantapur. These stations serve commercial, industrial and regional passenger traffic across the three states.
The route will provide overnight connectivity between Mumbai and Bengaluru while linking several important cities and regional centres along the way.
Sleeper Vande Bharat Coach Composition and Capacity
The 16-coach train will have three air-conditioned accommodation categories to cater to passengers travelling overnight.
The coach composition will include one First AC coach, four Second AC coaches and 11 Third AC coaches.
The train will feature improved cushioning on berths for a more comfortable journey, charging points for mobile phones and laptops at every seat, and organised luggage storage space.
Automatic sliding doors between coaches and fully enclosed vestibules will facilitate movement within the train.
A talk-back system and dedicated buttons will allow passengers to contact train staff and the loco pilot during emergencies.
Specially designed toilets and wheelchair-friendly spaces will also be available for passengers with disabilities and senior citizens.
Ticket Booking Date and Reservation Details
Regular ticket bookings for train number 27651 will begin on November 1, 2026.
Passengers will be able to reserve tickets through the official IRCTC website, computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) centres and the official RailOne app.
The new service is expected to provide passengers travelling between Mumbai and Bengaluru with an overnight rail option covering the 1,118-km journey in approximately 16 hours.
With services beginning in November, the Sleeper Vande Bharat Express will connect Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka while offering a new travel option for passengers moving between Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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