The South Western Railway (SWR) has released ticket prices and schedule details for the much-awaited Belagavi–KSR Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10.
Following the ceremonial flag-off, a one-time inaugural special service (Train No. 06575) will depart KSR Bengaluru at 11:15 am and reach Belagavi by 8:00 am the next day.
The regular Vande Bharat service will commence on August 11, operating under train numbers 26751 and 26752. The train will halt at key stations: Yeshwantpur, Tumakuru, Davangere, Haveri, Hubballi, and Dharwad.
Train No. 26751, running from Belagavi to Bengaluru, will leave at 5:20 am and arrive at 1:50 pm. The fare for this route is set at ₹1,575 for chair car and ₹2,905 for executive class, both inclusive of catering services.
For the return journey, Train No. 26752 will depart KSR Bengaluru at 2:20 pm and reach Belagavi by 10:40 pm. Ticket prices for this direction are ₹1,630 (chair car) and ₹2,955 (executive class), again inclusive of onboard meals.
This route marks Karnataka’s 11th Vande Bharat Express, further enhancing connectivity between the northern and southern parts of the state.