Planning a trip from Bengaluru to Goa? A new Vande Bharat Express will make the journey more exciting, especially for train lovers. The upcoming service will connect Yesvantpur in Bengaluru to Madgaon in Goa, covering the distance in approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes. And it won’t just be about reaching your destination. The train will pass through the scenic Western Ghats, giving passengers a chance to enjoy views of lush green landscapes, hills and picturesque stretches along the way.
Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express Gets A Nod
According to Moneycontrol, the Railway Board has approved the introduction of the 26655/26656 Yesvantpur-Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express. The chair car service will run via Mangaluru Junction and connect several towns across Karnataka before reaching Goa.
The new Vande Bharat Express will cover 12 stations between Yesvantpur and Madgaon. These include Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, Kundapura, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Gokarna Road and Karwar.
One of the highlights of the journey will be the stretch between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. Known for its beautiful Western Ghats landscape, this section is expected to offer passengers some lovely views along the route.
The train will also improve rail connectivity between Bengaluru and Karnataka’s coastal towns, making it easier for passengers travelling towards Mangaluru, Udupi and other destinations along the coast.
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Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Timings And Schedule
The Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week in both directions.
Train number 26655 will depart from Yesvantpur at 7:35 AM and reach Madgaon at 8:55 PM, taking approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes to complete the journey. It will operate every day except Wednesday.
For the return journey, train number 26656 will leave Madgaon at 8:20 AM and arrive at Yesvantpur at 9:15 PM. This service will run six days a week, except Thursday.
The train will operate with two Vande Bharat rakes. Meanwhile. the maintenance facilities will be arranged at Yesvantpur and Madgaon and watering arrangements at Mangaluru Junction.
According to The Times of India, the new Vande Bharat Express is expected to begin operations in the third week of November 2026. While the expected launch window has been indicated, the exact inauguration date and ticket fare details are yet to be officially announced.
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With the train passing through the Western Ghats, this upcoming 13-hour train ride might just become part of the holiday itself!
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FAQs
When will the Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express start operating?
The new Vande Bharat Express is expected to be launched in the third week of November 2026.
How long will the Bengaluru to Goa Vande Bharat journey take?
The journey from Yesvantpur in Bengaluru to Madgaon in Goa will take approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes.
What are the major stops of the Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express?
The train will stop at Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, Kundapura, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Gokarna Road and Karwar.
