Karnataka will soon launch a new Vande Bharat Express train service between Belgaum and Bengaluru, meeting a much-awaited demand from the northern parts of the state. This new high-speed link will significantly reduce travel time between the two major hubs, boosting regional transport.
Same Day Round Trip Possibility
The new Vande Bharat Express train will depart from Belgaum in the morning and reach Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, during the day. The trips are planned to return from Bengaluru to Belgaum in the same evening, allowing passengers to complete their round trip journeys on the same day. This arrangement will be particularly convenient for business travellers and day trippers.
Thank You Message from MP Shettar
Announcing the approval of the new train service, MP Jagadish Shettar thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for responding swiftly to the region’s transport needs. He also expressed gratitude for the support extended to the project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers. The move is seen as a tangible demonstration of the government’s commitment to modernise Karnataka’s railway system and improve accessibility between economic and administrative centres across the state.
Karnataka's Vande Bharat Network Expands
With the launch of the Belgaum-Bengaluru line, the total number of Vande Bharat Express train services in Karnataka will increase to 12. Known as semi-high-speed trains, Vande Bharat Express services have significantly changed regional travel habits with their speedy journeys and modern amenities. The current active Vande Bharat Express lines are as follows:
- Bengaluru – Dharwad (No. 20661): 05:45 – 12:10 (6 hours 25 minutes)
- Mysuru – Chennai (No. 20608): 13:05 – 19:20 (6 hours 15 minutes)
- Yesvantpur – Kacheguda (No. 20704): 14:45 – 23:00 (8 hours 15 minutes)
- Bengaluru – Coimbatore (No. 20641): 14:20 – 20:40 (6 hours 20 minutes)
- Mangaluru – Madgaon (No. 20646): 08:30 – 13:10 (4 hours 40 minutes)
- Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram (No. 20633): 14:30 – 22:40 (8 hours 10 minutes)
- Kalaburagi – Bengaluru (No. 22231): 05:15 – 14:00 (8 hours 45 minutes)
- Bengaluru – Kalaburagi (No. 22232): 14:40 – 23:30 (8 hours 50 minutes)
- Bengaluru – Chennai: 00:15 – ~04:39 (4 hours 24 minutes)
- Bengaluru – Madurai (No. 20672): 13:30 – 21:40 (8 hours 10 minutes)
- Hubballi – Pune (No. 20669): 05:00 – 13:30 (8 hours 30 minutes)
- Belgaum – Bengaluru: Just announced, flight timings awaited
These fast and comfortable train services provide great advantages for both business and tourist travelers by shortening travel times and offering modern facilities to passengers.
Modern Railway Network Expands with Vande Bharat Initiative
The Vande Bharat Express initiative is a key part of India’s drive to modernise its rail network and strengthen regional connectivity. Each new line improves the quality of life of the people of the region by supporting faster transportation, economic growth and easier access to healthcare, education and tourism. The Vande Bharat Express network continues to reshape the way people travel in Karnataka.
With the launch of the Belgaum-Bengaluru route, regional connectivity will be further strengthened and the foundations for a smarter, future-ready transportation infrastructure will be laid. The centre and state leaders continue to work in collaboration to deliver efficient and sustainable mobility solutions. The timings of the new route are also expected to be announced soon.
