List of Vande Bharat Express Routes in India (As of 8 November 2025)

The Vande Bharat Express trains have revolutionized rail travel in India with their speed, comfort, and modern amenities. As of 8 November 2025, there are 164 Vande Bharat trains running across the country, connecting major cities and regions with faster travel times. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat trains, further expanding this impressive network.

List of Vande Bharat Express Routes in India (As of 8 November 2025)

Below is a comprehensive list of key Vande Bharat Express train routes along with details of the latest four routes inaugurated in November 2025.

1. Banaras (Varanasi) to Khajuraho: This route connects spiritual and historic destinations, reducing travel time by almost 3 hours compared to earlier trains.
2. Lucknow Junction to Saharanpur: Enhances connectivity in western Uttar Pradesh with a modern semi-high-speed service.
3. Firozpur Cantt to Delhi: Strengthens access between Punjab and the national capital with premium train services.
4. Ernakulam to Bengaluru: Supports rapid travel between Kerala and Karnataka, catering to business travelers and tourists.

The full network of Vande Bharat Express trains continues to grow, contributing to India’s vision for upgraded infrastructure and faster mobility. These trains provide unmatched passenger comfort with amenities like automatic doors, bio-vacuum toilets, onboard catering, and sleek interiors.

This expansion reflects the government’s commitment to modernize India’s railway system while fostering regional development. Travelers can expect more routes and improved frequency in the coming months, making Vande Bharat Express the preferred choice for fast and comfortable rail journeys.

For complete train numbers, timings, and station stops, passengers can check the Indian Railways portal or authorized ticketing platforms.

This article reflects the status of Vande Bharat Express services as of 8 November 2025, including the latest four routes introduced in early November.

History of Vande Bharat

The first train, originally called Train 18, was launched on 15 February 2019, operating between Delhi and Varanasi. It was a game-changer, achieving speeds up to 160 km/h and featuring modern amenities such as automatic doors, onboard Wi-Fi, GPS-based passenger information systems, bio-vacuum toilets, and modular interiors designed for passenger convenience.

Due to its success, Indian Railways renamed and expanded the service under the brand “Vande Bharat Express,” rolling out additional trains connecting major metro cities and tourist destinations with improved frequency and capacity variants—regular (16 coaches), extended (20 coaches), and mini (8 coaches)—to suit different demand levels.

Major Milestones

• 2019: Introduction of the first Vande Bharat Express on Delhi-Varanasi route.
• 2020-2022: Progressive expansion to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Chennai, Mysore, and more.
• 2023-2025: Increase in fleet size to 164 trains by November 2025, including mini-variants serving shorter routes and regional connectivity.
• Integration of smart safety features like ‘Kavach’ Automatic Train Protection System enhancing passenger safety and train operation.