List of Vande Bharat Train Routes in Gujarat

Vande Bharat Trains in Gujarat: Overview

Gujarat is one of the best-connected states for Vande Bharat Express travel. As of October 2026, six Vande Bharat train pairs (12 services, one in each direction) start, end or pass through the state. They link Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Junagadh and Veraval with Mumbai in Maharashtra and with Jodhpur and Udaipur in Rajasthan.

Ahmedabad is the main hub, but the trains use different stations in the city. Some use Ahmedabad Junction, others use Sabarmati or Asarva. Picking the right station matters when you book, so we point it out wherever it applies.

Several services changed in 2026. The Udaipur–Asarva train was replaced by a Surat–Udaipur service in October. The Okha train now starts from Sabarmati. The Veraval train now runs on a new route through Dholka and Botad.

Important: Timings, off-days, distances and fares in this guide are approximate and can change after schedule revisions, extensions or seasonal adjustments. Always confirm the exact details on IRCTC or NTES before you book. Last reviewed: 20 October 2026.

Quick List: All Vande Bharat Routes in Gujarat

Route	Train Numbers	Distance (approx.)	Journey Time (approx.)	Off Day
Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital	20901 / 20902	520 km	6 h 25 min – 6 h 35 min	Wednesday
Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Jn	22961 / 22962	491 km	5 h 30 min – 5 h 40 min	Sunday
Sabarmati – Veraval	26901 / 26902	About 455 km	6 h 35 min – 6 h 50 min	Thursday
Sabarmati – Okha	22925 / 22926	About 495 km	6 h 25 min – 7 h 05 min	Tuesday
Jodhpur – Sabarmati	12461 / 12462	449 km	About 6 hours	Tuesday
Surat – Udaipur City	26903 / 26904	About 528 km (some reports quote more)	7 h 25 min – 7 h 30 min	Tuesday

An off-day is the one day each week when the train does not run. Railways use it for maintenance. Journey times above are rounded from published timetables.

Full Route-Wise Details of Vande Bharat Trains in Gujarat

Each route is split by direction. Station codes are in brackets. CC means AC Chair Car and EC means AC Executive Chair Car (both are explained further down). All six routes offer CC and EC with on-board catering.

1a. 20901 Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Mumbai Central (MMCT) at about 06:00 and reaches Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) at about 12:30.
Stops: Borivali (BVI), Vapi (VAPI), Valsad (BL), Navsari (NVS), Surat (ST), Vadodara Jn (BRC), Anand Jn (ANND), Ahmedabad Jn (ADI).
Runs: Six days a week, Wednesday off.

1b. 20902 Gandhinagar Capital to Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) at about 14:00 and reaches Mumbai Central (MMCT) at about 20:35.
Stops: Same as 20901, in reverse order, starting with Ahmedabad Jn.
Runs: Six days a week, Wednesday off.

This was the first Vande Bharat to serve Gujarat. It suits day trips between Mumbai and the state capital.

2a. 22961 Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Mumbai Central (MMCT) at about 15:45 and reaches Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) at about 21:15.
Stops: Borivali (BVI), Vapi (VAPI), Surat (ST), Vadodara Jn (BRC).
Runs: Six days a week, Sunday off.

2b. 22962 Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) at about 06:05 and reaches Mumbai Central (MMCT) at about 11:45. A few timetable sites show a slightly later departure, so check before you go.
Stops: Vadodara Jn (BRC), Surat (ST), Vapi (VAPI), Borivali (BVI).
Runs: Six days a week, Sunday off.

With only four stops, this is the faster Ahmedabad–Mumbai option. It runs on a day-return pattern that works well for business travel.

3a. 26901 Sabarmati to Veraval Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Sabarmati (SBIB) at about 06:00 and reaches Veraval (VRL) at about 12:50.
Stops (new route since 17 August 2026): Gandhigram, Dholka, Dhandhuka, Botad Jn (BTD), Dhola, Dhasa, Junagadh Jn (JND). One report also mentions a stop at Chital, so check the latest stop list.
Runs: Six days a week, Thursday off.

3b. 26902 Veraval to Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Veraval (VRL) at about 15:50 and reaches Sabarmati (SBIB) at about 22:25.
Stops: Same as 26901, in reverse order, starting with Junagadh.
Runs: Six days a week, Thursday off.

Veraval is the gateway for Somnath, and Junagadh is the base for Gir and Girnar. The old route went through Viramgam, Surendranagar, Wankaner and Rajkot. The new one covers towns that had no Vande Bharat stop before.

4a. 22925 Sabarmati to Okha Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Sabarmati Jn (SBT) at about 06:15 and reaches Okha (OKHA) at about 13:20. The train calls at Ambli Road around 06:23.
Stops: Ambli Road, Sanand (SAU), Viramgam (VG), Surendranagar (SUNR), Wankaner (WKR), Rajkot Jn (RJT), Jamnagar (JAM), Dwarka (DWK).
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off.

4b. 22926 Okha to Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Okha (OKHA) at about 16:45 and reaches Sabarmati Jn (SBT) at about 23:10. Reports give 23:10 to 23:15, so confirm the final time.
Stops: Same as 22925, in reverse order, starting with Dwarka.
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off.

Since 17 August 2026, this train no longer starts from Ahmedabad Junction. It now runs in the morning, which makes a same-day Dwarka trip possible.

5a. 12461 Jodhpur to Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Jodhpur Jn (JU) at about 06:05 and reaches Sabarmati (SBIB) at about 12:05.
Stops: Pali Marwar (PMY), Falna, Abu Road (ABR), Palanpur Jn (PNU), Mahesana Jn (MSH). Some timetable sites list only Abu Road and Palanpur, so confirm on IRCTC.
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off.

5b. 12462 Sabarmati to Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Sabarmati (SBIB) at about 16:55 and reaches Jodhpur Jn (JU) at about 22:50.
Stops: Same as 12461, in reverse order, starting with Mahesana.
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off.

Abu Road is the nearest station for Mount Abu. This is also the main Vande Bharat link between north Gujarat and western Rajasthan.

6a. 26903 Surat to Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Surat (ST) at 06:10 and reaches Udaipur City (UDZ) at 13:40.
Stops: Bharuch (BH), Vadodara Jn (BRC), Anand Jn (ANND), Maninagar, Asarva (ASV), Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur, Zawar.
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off. Regular service from Surat began on 4 October 2026.

6b. 26904 Udaipur City to Surat Vande Bharat Express

Timings: Leaves Udaipur City (UDZ) at 15:35 and reaches Surat (ST) at about 23:00.
Stops: Same as 26903, in reverse order, starting with Zawar.
Runs: Six days a week, Tuesday off. Regular service from Udaipur began on 3 October 2026.

This is Surat’s first Vande Bharat. It replaced the Udaipur–Asarva service (26963/26964) and extended the route south to Surat. The train uses an eight-coach rake.

How to Book Vande Bharat Tickets

Open the IRCTC website (irctc.co.in) or the IRCTC Rail Connect app and log in. New users can register with a mobile number and email.
Enter the From and To stations and your travel date. Pick the station name carefully. For example, use Sabarmati Jn (SBT) for the Okha train.
Select the Vande Bharat train from the results. Match the train number with the quick list above.
Choose your class, AC Chair Car (CC) or AC Executive Chair Car (EC), and check seat availability.
Add passenger names, ages and ID details, then confirm your boarding station.
Pay online and save the e-ticket. Carry a valid photo ID on the day of travel.

You can also book at a station reservation counter if you prefer to pay in person.

Booking Tips for Vande Bharat Travel in Gujarat

Book early: Indian Railways usually opens reservations 60 days before the travel date. Timetable listings for these trains also show a 60-day window, but confirm on IRCTC.
Watch festival dates: Diwali, Uttarayan in mid-January, winter holidays and long weekends fill seats quickly, especially on the Mumbai trains.
Check Tatkal: Tatkal is a last-minute quota with higher charges. It may not be open on every train, and AC Tatkal usually opens at 10 AM one day before travel. Confirm on IRCTC.
Understand waitlist: A fully waitlisted e-ticket is cancelled and refunded after the chart is prepared, so you cannot board on it.
Pick the right station: Ahmedabad has several stations. Sabarmati Jn (SBT), Sabarmati BG (SBIB), Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) and Asarva (ASV) are different places, so read your ticket.
Check NTES before you leave: Heavy rain or engineering work can delay, short-terminate or cancel trains.

Fastest and Longest Vande Bharat Journeys in Gujarat

Going by the timetables above, the Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad pair (22961/22962) has the shortest running time, at about five and a half hours. The Surat–Udaipur pair (26903/26904) has the longest, at about seven and a half hours. The Okha train comes close on its morning run.

These rankings are based on current schedules only. A timetable change can shift them.

Classes and Amenities Explained

AC Chair Car (CC)

This is the standard class. You get an air-conditioned, reclining seat in a 3+2 layout. There are no beds, because these are day trains. Most travellers choose CC.

AC Executive Chair Car (EC)

EC is the premium class. Seats are wider, with more legroom, in a 2+2 layout. There are fewer EC coaches than CC coaches, so these seats sell out faster on busy days.

Onboard facilities

Automatic doors, large windows and CCTV cameras
Charging points, reading lights, seat pockets and tray tables
Infotainment screens and Wi-Fi (availability can vary)
Overhead racks for bags, so keep luggage compact
Bio-vacuum toilets and the Kavach anti-collision system
Onboard catering, with a catering charge that is usually part of the ticket

The two Mumbai trains run with 16 coaches. Most other Gujarat services use shorter eight-coach rakes. Confirm the coach count on IRCTC, because rakes can change.

Vande Bharat Fare Range in Gujarat

Fares depend on distance, class and extras such as the reservation fee, superfast charge, catering and GST. From published fare listings, a Chair Car ticket on the longer Gujarat routes roughly falls between ₹950 and ₹1,800. An Executive Chair Car ticket roughly falls between ₹1,800 and ₹3,200. Short trips, such as Ahmedabad to Vadodara, cost much less.

These are rough ranges, not official fares. The Ministry of Railways has also allowed discounted AC chair car and executive fares on trains with low occupancy, so prices can differ by date. Check the exact fare for your date on IRCTC before you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Vande Bharat trains run in Gujarat?

As of October 2026, six Vande Bharat pairs touch Gujarat, which makes 12 services in total. New routes get added from time to time, so check IRCTC for the latest list.

Which is the newest Vande Bharat route in Gujarat?

The Surat–Udaipur City Vande Bharat (26903/26904). It was flagged off on 2 October 2026, and regular service began on 3 and 4 October.

What happened to the Udaipur–Asarva Vande Bharat?

The Railway Board approved discontinuing 26963/26964 and replaced it with the Surat–Udaipur service. Reports say the old service ended on 2 October 2026.

Is there a direct Vande Bharat from Ahmedabad to Mumbai?

Yes. The Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad pair (22961/22962) is the direct option. The Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital pair (20901/20902) also stops at Ahmedabad Jn.

Which Vande Bharat should I take for Somnath or Dwarka?

For Somnath, take the Sabarmati–Veraval train and travel the short distance onward by road. For Dwarka, take the Sabarmati–Okha train, which has a Dwarka stop.

Which Ahmedabad station does the Okha Vande Bharat use?

Since 17 August 2026, it starts and ends at Sabarmati Jn (SBT) instead of Ahmedabad Junction. It also stops at Ambli Road and Sanand for western Ahmedabad. Check the station name on your ticket.

Do Vande Bharat trains run every day?

No. Every Gujarat Vande Bharat listed here runs six days a week. The off-day differs by train, so check the quick list table and then confirm on NTES.

Is there a sleeper Vande Bharat in Gujarat?

Not on any route covered here. All current Gujarat services are chair car trains for day travel. Sleeper versions have started on other routes in India, so watch for future announcements.

Is food included in the Vande Bharat ticket price?

On most Vande Bharat trains the catering charge is part of the fare. The booking page shows what applies to your train and class, so read it before you pay.

Is there a direct Vande Bharat from Gujarat to Delhi?

None was found in current listings. One option is to ride the Jodhpur–Sabarmati train and then take the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantonment Vande Bharat (26481/26482). Check that the connection time works for you.

Can timings change after I book?

Yes. Railways can revise schedules, stops and rakes. Check NTES a day before and again on the day of travel.

Conclusion

Gujarat now has six Vande Bharat routes that cover Mumbai, Rajasthan, Saurashtra and north Gujarat. For first-time travellers, the biggest tip is simple. Check the train number, the exact station and the off-day before you book.

Schedules in Gujarat changed several times in 2026, and more changes are possible. Confirm timings, stops and fares on IRCTC or NTES, and plan your trip around the details shown there.