New Vande Bharat Express connects Bengaluru to Goa with scenic Western Ghats views

The Yesvantpur–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, flagged off on November 13, offers a 13-hour journey with views of the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk14 Nov 2026, 6:43 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1The train departs Yesvantpur at 7:35 am and arrives in Madgaon at 8:55 pm (Train No. 26655)
2The journey takes over 13 hours and averages 53 to 54 kmph
3A full end-to-end ticket from Yesvantpur to Madgaon costs ₹2,200 for the standard AC Chair Car
4The train operates six days a week except Wednesdays for the outward journey
5The train travels on a single track between Mangaluru Junction and Madgaon with a maximum speed of 30 kmph

A new Vande Bharat Express service has begun connecting Bengaluru to Goa, offering passengers a scenic route through the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea. The Yesvantpur–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on November 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

It departs Yesvantpur at 7:35 am and arrives in Madgaon at 8:55 pm (Train No. 26655). The journey takes over 13 hours and averages 53 to 54 kmph.

The train travels on a single track between Mangaluru Junction and Madgaon with a maximum speed of 30 kmph, but it offers passengers panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea coastline. The service operates six days a week except Wednesdays for the outward journey and runs daily except Thursdays for the return journey.

Passengers can choose between two air-conditioned seating classes: the standard AC Chair Car and the premium Executive Chair Car, which costs ₹3,865 for the same route. A full end-to-end ticket from Yesvantpur to Madgaon costs ₹2,200 for the standard AC Chair Car.

Separately, a Mumbai–Goa Vande Bharat Express covers approximately 581 km in around 7 hours and 45 minutes, connecting Thane with Madgaon. This route offers snacks, packaged food items, and masala chai during the journey. One Instagram user highlighted that the journey itself is as valuable as reaching the destination.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're planning a scenic rail trip between Bengaluru and Goa, consider the Yesvantpur–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. Check the train's schedule and ticket prices before booking, as it operates six days a week except Wednesdays for the outward journey.

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