Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat (26651/2) – Route, Train Numbers, Stations, And Timings

The much-awaited Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat (Bangalore Kochi Vande Bharat Express (26651/2), is all set to connect Karnataka’s capital with Kerala’s commercial hub through Palakkad and Coimbatore.

This service will become Kerala’s third Vande Bharat Express, after the Thiruvananthapuram–Kasargod and Kasargod–Mangaluru routes, and a major boost for business and tourism in southern India.

Read: Vande Bharath Trains: Major Stations Train Numbers, Route

Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express Train Numbers and Route (26651/2)

Train Number	From → To	Departure	Arrival	Route
26651	KSR Bengaluru City → Ernakulam Junction	05:10 AM	13:50 PM	Bengaluru → Krishnarajapuram → Salem → Erode → Tiruppur → Coimbatore → Palakkad → Thrissur → Ernakulam
26652	Ernakulam Junction → KSR Bengaluru City	14:20 PM	23:00 PM	Ernakulam → Thrissur → Palakkad → Coimbatore → Tiruppur → Erode → Salem → Krishnarajapuram → Bengaluru

Bangalore Kochi Vaned Bharat Timings And stops

• Train No. 26651 – Bengaluru Cantonment → Ernakulam Junction
  Departs 05:10 AM (Thu / Sat / Mon)
  Arrives ~ 1:50 PM same day
• Train No. 26652 – Ernakulam Junction → Bengaluru Cantonment
  Departs 2:20 PM (Wed / Fri / Sun)
  Arrives ~ 11:00 PM same day

Station	26651 Arrival	26651 Departure	26652 Arrival	26652 Departure
KSR Bengaluru City (SBC)	—	05:10	23:00	—
Krishnarajapuram (KJM)	05:23	05:25	22:23	22:25
Salem Jn (SA)	08:13	08:15	19:18	19:20
Erode Jn (ED)	09:00	09:05	18:45	18:50
Tiruppur (TUP)	09:45	09:47	18:03	18:05
Coimbatore Jn (CBE)	10:33	10:35	17:20	17:23
Palakkad Jn (PGT)	11:28	11:30	16:35	16:37
Thrissur (TCR)	12:28	12:30	15:17	15:20
Ernakulam Jn (ERS)	13:50	—	—	14:20

Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express – Key Highlights

• Train Name: Bangalore – Kochi Vande Bharat Express (Bengaluru – Ernakulam Vande Bharat)
• Train Numbers: 26651 and 26652
• Route: Bengaluru → Ernakulam via Palakkad and Coimbatore
• Distance: ≈ 620 km
• Journey Time: ~ 9 h 10
• Frequency: Tri-weekly (three days per week)
• Coaches: 8 AC coaches (1 Executive + 7 Chair Car)
• Operator: Southern Railway Zone
• Expected Launch: November 2025

Bengaluru – Ernakulam Vande Bharat – Ticket Fares

Class	Fare (Approx.)	Inclusions
AC Chair Car (CC)	₹ 1,350 – ₹ 1,550	Air-conditioned seating, snacks & water
Executive Chair Car (EC)	₹ 2,350 – ₹ 2,650	Premium meals, extra legroom, better recline

Why the Bengaluru – Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat /Bangalore–Kochi Matters

• Faster Connectivity: Cuts travel time by up to 2 hours vs. existing express trains.
• Comfort & Technology: Fully AC train with ergonomic seats, infotainment screens and modern lighting.
• Tourism & Business Boost: Seamless travel between Bengaluru’s tech hub and Kerala’s tourism centres like Kochi and Thrissur.
• Eco-Friendly Travel: Regenerative braking and energy-efficient systems reduce carbon footprint.

Booking Bangalore – Bangalore–Kochi / Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat

Tickets for the Bangalore – Kochi/Bangalore Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express will be available on IRCTC (www.irctc.co.in) and railway booking counters.
Initial operations will be tri-weekly, with high demand expected around weekends and festive seasons.
Passengers are advised to book in advance once the final schedule is announced.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Bangalore – Ernakulam /Bangalore–Kochi Vande Bharat Train

Final Take

The Bangalore – Kochi Vande Bharat Express (via Palakkad and Coimbatore) is set to transform how people travel between Karnataka and Kerala. Combining speed, comfort and efficiency, the service will be a major step forward for India’s southern rail network.

Other Vande Bharat Trains

• Chennai Mysuru Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat Train Delhi To Katra
• Vande Bharat Delhi To Varanasi