1. Mumbai to Ahmedabad
One of the busiest commercial corridors in the country, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is now more accessible than ever. The Vande Bharat Express makes the journey in about 5 hours and 30 minutes. A business professional can take the 6:10 AM train from Ahmedabad to
reach Mumbai Central by 11:35 AM. This leaves ample time for meetings in the financial capital before catching the 3:55 PM train back, which arrives in Ahmedabad at 9:25 PM. It’s a full day, but one that is highly productive, avoiding the need for an overnight stay.
2. Chennai to Mysuru
A perfect blend of heritage and technology, this route connects Tamil Nadu's capital with the cultural heart of Karnataka. The journey takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes. Travellers can depart from Chennai at 5:50 AM, arriving in Mysuru by 12:20 PM. This allows for a solid afternoon to explore the magnificent Mysuru Palace, stroll through Devaraja Market, or enjoy a traditional lunch. The return train leaves Mysuru at 1:05 PM, getting you back to Chennai by 7:20 PM, just in time for dinner.
3. Delhi to Dehradun
Escaping to the foothills of the Himalayas for a day is now feasible. The Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat covers the distance in just 4 hours and 45 minutes, making it one of the quickest getaways from the capital. Although the current schedule is more suited for a one-way trip, with a departure from Delhi at 5:50 PM, the return journey from Dehradun is ideal for a day trip in reverse. One can start from Dehradun in the morning and spend a full day in Delhi before heading back on the evening train.
4. Bengaluru to Chennai
Connecting two of South India's biggest metropolitan hubs, this Vande Bharat service is a boon for tech professionals, students, and families. The trip takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. The morning departure from Mysuru reaches Bengaluru around 7:40 AM and gets into Chennai by 12:30 PM. The evening service leaves Chennai at 5:00 PM, arriving in Bengaluru around 9:25 PM, allowing for a productive afternoon of meetings or a quick visit with family before heading back.
5. New Delhi to Jaipur
A day trip to the Pink City from the nation's capital is a popular choice for tourists and locals alike. The Vande Bharat makes it possible in under four hours. You can leave Delhi Cantt at 3:10 PM and be in Jaipur by 7:00 PM on one service. An even faster option departs Delhi Cantt at 6:28 PM, reaching Jaipur at 10:05 PM, taking only 3 hours and 37 minutes. While this timing suits arriving in Jaipur for the night, the reverse journey allows for a full day of sightseeing or work in Delhi.
6. Nagpur to Bilaspur
This route significantly enhances connectivity in Central India. The Vande Bharat Express connects Nagpur in Maharashtra to Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh in about 5 hours and 30 minutes. The train leaves Nagpur at 2:05 PM and arrives in Bilaspur at 7:25 PM. The return service allows residents of Bilaspur and surrounding areas to travel to Nagpur for work or personal matters and return the same evening, revolutionizing regional travel.
7. New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati
Boosting connectivity in the Northeast, this Vande Bharat train connects New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam. The journey takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. A morning departure from New Jalpaiguri at 6:10 AM ensures you arrive in Guwahati by 11:40 AM. This provides a good window of opportunity for business meetings or a visit to the famous Kamakhya Temple before considering a return journey. The return train from Guwahati offers a similar advantage for those heading to Bengal.
8. Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram
Spanning the length of Kerala, this Vande Bharat route has two services. One train leaves Kasaragod at 7:00 AM, arriving in the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, at 3:05 PM. The return journey starts at 4:05 PM, reaching Kasaragod just before midnight. This schedule facilitates a quick official trip to the capital. Another service departs Kasaragod at 2:30 PM and reaches Thiruvananthapuram at 10:40 PM, a journey of about 8 hours. This makes it possible to travel between the northern and southern ends of the state within the same day.
