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Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train to cut travel time to just 9 hours – check route, stoppages

Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is set to roll-out Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train soon. This new semi-high-speed train will further revolutionise rail journey in the region.

2 min readUpdated: Nov 5, 2025 05:45 PM IST

Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will be the fastest train on the route. (Image: Southern Railway)

Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: South India’s upcoming Vande Bharat train is set to cut travel time by over an hour. This new semi-high-speed train will run between Ernakulam and Bengaluru. It will also enhance connectivity between two states – Kerala and Karnataka. This new train will be maintained and operated by the Southern Railway (SR) zone.

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train to cut travel time

The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train will reduce the travel time between two distances to just nine hours. This train will make travel faster, safe, and more comfortable for thousands of Malayalees, especially IT professionals and students who commute between Kerala and Bengaluru.

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This will be the fastest train on the route, as other trains currently take more than 11 hours to cover the same distance.

Ernakulam Bengaluru Vande Bharat route, Ernakulam Bengaluru Vande Bharat stops

Train number 26651/26652 Ernakulam-KSR Bengaluru-Ernakulam will run via Coimbatore, Palakkad route. During its journey between Ernakulam and KSR Bengaluru, this Vande Bharat train will stop at seven stations. These are: Krishnarajapuram, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad and Thrissur.

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Ernakulam Bangalore Vande Bharat timings

Train number 26651 Bangalore-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 05:10 hrs to reach Ernakulam at 13:50 hrs. In its return journey, train number 26652 Ernakulam-KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will leave Ernakulam at 14:20 hrs to reach KSR Bengaluru at 23:00 hrs.

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat booking

Indian Railways will soon start the ticket booking process for the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The passengers will be able to book train tickets both online and offline.

For online booking, travellers must have a valid IRCTC user ID, while offline bookings can be made at the nearest railway reservation counter.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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