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Karnataka To Get 11th Vande Bharat Express Connecting Bengaluru & Belagavi: See Travel Time, Fare Chart
Karnataka is set to welcome its 11th Vande Bharat Express, which will run on the Bengaluru–Belagavi route.
Edited by: Nikita Jha
Updated May 8, 2025, 13:10 IST
11th Vande Bharat train for Bengaluru (AI-generated image)
Karnataka is set to welcome its 11th Vande Bharat Express, with a brand-new train service connecting Bengaluru and Belagavi. Instead of extending an existing route, the Indian Railways has opted to launch an entirely new service by allocating a dedicated trainset to the South Western Railway (SWR).
Eight-Coach Trainset to Start; May Expand Based on Demand
The new high-speed train will initially comprise eight coaches, with the possibility of adding more depending on passenger demand. The demand for a premium service on the Bengaluru–Belagavi route has been steadily growing, prompting the railway authorities to act.Originally, there were plans to extend the existing Vande Bharat train from Dharwad to Belagavi. A trial run was even conducted on November 21, 2023, using an eight-coach set that hit a top speed of 110 kmph and covered the 610.6-km route in just 7 hours and 55 minutes—nearly two hours faster than the current quickest train, as per a DH report.
Timings and Stops
The newly introduced train will start its journey from Belagavi in the morning and arrive at KSR Bengaluru in the afternoon. The return leg will begin later the same day and reach Belagavi at night. Primary maintenance will be carried out at Belagavi.The train will stop at key stations along the route, including
- Londa
- Dharwad
- Hubballi
- Haveri
- Davangere
- Tumakuru
- Yeshwantpur
Fare and Launch Details
The Railway Board is expected to announce the official launch date and fare details soon. Tentative fares are likely to be Rs 1,500 for Chair Car and Rs 2,500 for Executive Class.Karnataka’s Expanding Vande Bharat Network
With this new addition, Karnataka will have 11 Vande Bharat Express trains. The current network includes:
- Five from Bengaluru (to Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Madurai)
- Two from Mysuru to Chennai (via Bengaluru)
- Two from Mangaluru (to Madgaon and Thiruvananthapuram)
- One from Hubballi to Pune
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