Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off new Bengaluru-Mumbai Express: Check schedule, ticket prices, and run time

Managed and maintained by the South Western Railway (SWR) zone, this bi-weekly express is expected to optimise railway travel between India’s primary IT hub and its financial capital for thousands of passengers.

According to Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of SWR, the express connection will immensely benefit commuters travelling for business, higher education, tourism, and employment opportunities between Bengaluru, North Karnataka, and the Mumbai region. 

Furthermore, the service establishes vital commercial links with key intermediate hubs, notably the Hubballi-Dharwad region, Belagavi, and Pune. 

Total Run Time and Distance

The express service connects the two cities with a total run time of exactly 24 hours and 5 minutes. The train will cover a track distance of 1,210 km per single journey.

The train will run as a bi-weekly service. Regular operations out of Bengaluru will begin on May 23, 2026, while regular services from Mumbai will start on May 24, 2026.

Ticket Prices and Fares

The ticket fares for the regular bi-weekly operations of Train numbers 16553/16554 have been fixed by the railways depending on the coach class:

The train features a total of 17 modern LHB coaches, which includes 1 AC 2-Tier coach, 4 AC 3-Tier coaches, 6 Sleeper Class coaches, and 4 General Second Class coaches.

Regular Train Schedule and Timings

1. Train No. 16553: SMVT Bengaluru to LTT Mumbai (Saturdays & Tuesdays)

This service departs from Bengaluru every Saturday and Tuesday, completing its run in Mumbai the following day.

The inaugural special on May 17 ran on a one-off modified timing, departing Bengaluru at 10:00 hrs and reaching Mumbai at 10:30 hrs the next day.

2. Train No. 16554: LTT Mumbai to SMVT Bengaluru (Sundays & Wednesdays)

The return service departs from Mumbai every Sunday and Wednesday night, arriving in Bengaluru the next evening.