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Published on October 6, 2023
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Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey aboard the Vande Bharat Express, India's high-octane adventure on rails! If you thought Indian trains were simply a mode of transportation, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. These high-speed wonders will have you feeling like you've stepped into a Bollywood blockbuster, complete with drama, romance, and a touch of comedy.
Imagine zipping through the picturesque landscapes of India at speeds that could rival your morning caffeine rush! From the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene shores of Kerala, the Vande Bharat Express promises an adventure like no other. With more routes than you can shake a masala dosa at, these trains are a spicy mix of modernity and tradition – they even have WiFi, so you can Instagram your samosa selfies! So fasten your seatbelts (or rather, reclining seats), folks, because we're about to take you on a hilarious, thrilling, and informative journey through all 31 routes of this railway marvel. All aboard the laughter locomotive!
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express
Route: Stops at 14 stations, including Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Villupuram, and Tambaram. Covers a distance of about 630 kilometers to reach Chennai in seven hours and 50 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. Departs from Tirunelveli at 6.00 am and reaches Chennai by 1.50 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,610 to Rs. 3,055.
MGR Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express
Route: Passes through Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, and Tenali Junction. Covers a distance of 516 kilometers to reach Vijayawada in six hours and 40 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. Departs from Chennai at 5.30 am to reach Vijayawada at 12.10 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,420 to Rs. 2,630.
Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Patna, it passes through Patna Saheb, Mokameh Jn, Luckeesarai Junction, Jasidih Junction, Jamtara, Asansol Junction, and Durgapur. Covers a distance of 535 km in about six hours and 35 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Wednesdays. Departs from Patna at 8.00 am and reaches Howrah by 2.35 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,505 to Rs. 2,725.
Secunderabad (Kacheguda) - Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) and passes through Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anatapur, and Dharmavaram Jn, covering a distance of 609 kilometers to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) in eight-and-a-half hours.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Wednesdays. Departs from Secunderabad (Kacheguda) at 5.30 am to reach Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) by 2.00 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,540 to Rs. 2,915.
Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express
Route: Passes through Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Talcher Road, Angul, Rairakhol, Sambalpur City, and Jharsuguda, covering a distance of roughly 505 kilometers to reach Rourkela in seven hours and 45 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Saturdays. Departs from Puri at 5.00 am and reaches Rourkela by 12.40 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,245 to Rs. 2,595.
Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)
Route: Starting from Kasaragod, this train passes through Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur, Tirur, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Kollam, covering a distance of 573 kilometers to reach Thiruvananthapuram in about eight hours.
Schedule and Timings: While the Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express runs on all days of the week except Tuesdays, the return train runs on all days except Mondays. Departs from Kasaragod at 7.00 am and reaches Thiruvananthapuram by 3.05 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,555 to Rs. 2,835.
Udaipur-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Rajasthan’s third Vande Bharat Express starts from Udaipur and passes through Ranapratapnagar, Mavli Junction, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Ajmer Junction, and Kishangarh to reach Jaipur. Covers a distance of 435 kilometers in six hours and 15 minutes.
Schedule and Timings: Runs six days a week except Tuesdays. The train leaves Udaipur at 7.50 am to reach Jaipur by 2.05 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,275 to Rs. 2,350.
Jamnagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Jamnagar and passes through Rajkot, Wankaner Junction, Surendranagar, Viramgam Junction, Sanand, and Sabarmati Junction, covering a distance of 330 kilometers to reach Ahmedabad in under five hours.
Schedule and Timings: The Jamnagar-Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express runs six days a week except Wednesdays, and the Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Vande Bharat Express runs on all days except Tuesdays. Departs from Jamnagar at 5.30 am and reaches Ahmedabad by 10.10 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 955 to Rs. 1,790.
Ranchi-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train leaves from Ranchi in Jharkhand to reach Howrah in West Bengal in seven hours and five minutes. It stops at Muri, Kotshila, Purulia, Chandil, Tata, and Kharagpur on the way.
Schedule and Timings: The train runs on all days of the week except Tuesdays. Departs from Ranchi at 5.15 am to reach Howrah at 12.25 pm.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,030 to Rs. 2,045.
Mumbai - Goa Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train from Mumbai passes through Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, and Thivim to reach Madgaon, taking seven hours and 45 minutes. The duration is expected to be longer during monsoons (10 hours five minutes).
Schedule and Timings: The train runs six days a week except Sundays (monsoons). Departs from Mumbai at 5.30 am to reach Goa by 1.15 pm (during monsoons, it reaches by 3.35 pm).
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,135 to Rs. 2,290.
Patna - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Patna and passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Hazaribagh, Barkakana, and Mesra to reach Ranchi.
Duration: Takes about six hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,025 to Rs. 1,930.
KSR Bengaluru - Dharwad Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from KSR Bengaluru Junction, the train passes through Yeshwanthapura Junction, Davangere, and SSS Hubballi Junction to reach Dharwad.
Duration: Takes six hours and 25 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,185 to Rs. 2,265.
Rani Kamalapati - Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Rani Kamalapati and passes through Narmadapuram, Itarsi Junction, Pipariya, and Narsinghpur to reach Jabalpur Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 35 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,055 to Rs. 1,880.
Indore - Bhopal Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Indore Junction with Bhopal Junction via Ujjain.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 950 to Rs. 1,525.
Jodhpur - Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express
Route: The train starts from Jodhpur and passes through Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Junction, and Mahesana Junction to reach Sabarmati.
Duration: Takes about six hours and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,600.
Gorakhpur - Lucknow Charbagh Vande Bharat Express
Route: Inaugurated on 7 July 2023, this train from Gorakhpur Junction passes through Basti and Ayodhya Junction to reach Lucknow Charbagh Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 40 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,370.
Vadodara - Surat Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Vadodara Junction, it passes through Bharuch Junction and Ankleshwar Junction to reach Surat.
Duration: Takes about one hour and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 365 to Rs. 720.
Varanasi - Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Varanasi Junction with Gorakhpur Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 10 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 685 to Rs. 1,275.
Dwarka - Somnath Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Dwarka and passes through Okha, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, and Junagadh to reach Somnath.
Duration: Takes about seven hours and 40 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,045 to Rs. 1,970.
Chennai - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Chennai Central and passes through Katpadi Junction, Salem Junction, Erode Junction, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore Main Junction.
Duration: Takes about seven hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,270 to Rs. 2,350.
Gorakhpur - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Gorakhpur Junction with Varanasi Junction.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 675 to Rs. 1,265.
Shivamogga (Shimoga) - KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Shivamogga (Shimoga) Town and passes through Bhadravati, Tarikere, Birur Junction, Arsikere Junction, and Tumkur to reach KSR Bengaluru City Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,035 to Rs. 1,925.
Bhubaneswar - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Bhubaneswar, it passes through Khurda Road Junction, Brahmapur, Sompeta, Palasa, and Vizianagaram Junction to reach Visakhapatnam.
Duration: Takes about six hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,430 to Rs. 2,700.
Ratnagiri - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Ratnagiri and passes through Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, and Karmali to reach Madgaon.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,145 to Rs. 2,135.
Vadodara - Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starts from Vadodara Junction and passes through Bharuch Junction, Ankleshwar Junction, Surat, Valsad, Borivali, and Mumbai Central to reach Mumbai.
Duration: Takes about two hours and 55 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 900 to Rs. 1,740.
Ajmer - Jaipur Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Ajmer Junction with Jaipur Junction.
Madgaon - Dadar Vande Bharat Express
Route: This train starts from Madgaon and passes through Karmali, Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, and Chiplun to reach Dadar.
Duration: Takes about eight hours.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,165 to Rs. 2,255.
KSR Bengaluru - Kozhikode Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from KSR Bengaluru City Junction, it passes through Ramanagaram, Mandya, Mysuru Junction, Nanjangud Town, Nilambur Road, and Tirur to reach Kozhikode.
Duration: Takes about eight hours and 30 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,460 to Rs. 2,715.
Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Tirupati, this train passes through Renigunta Junction, Gudur Junction, Nellore, Ongole, and Vizianagaram Junction to reach Visakhapatnam.
Duration: Takes about seven hours and 45 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,435 to Rs. 2,665.
Dhanbad - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Route: Connects Dhanbad Junction with Ranchi Junction.
Duration: Takes about three hours and 20 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 690 to Rs. 1,335.
Thiruvananthapuram - Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express
Route: Starting from Thiruvananthapuram Central, it passes through Varkala, Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Junction, Chengannur, Kottayam, and Ernakulam Town to reach Ernakulam Junction.
Duration: Takes about four hours and 25 minutes.
Ticket Cost: Ranges from Rs. 1,005 to Rs. 1,880.
In summary, the New Vande Bharat Express redefines train travel in India. With its extensive network, convenient timings, and easy ticketing, it offers a seamless way to explore the diverse wonders of the country. So, hop on board and experience the beauty of India like never before with the New Vande Bharat Express
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By Nishang Narayan
Published on February 15, 2025
Kumbh Mela is a gathering like no other—an awe-inspiring confluence of spirituality, culture, and tradition. But as millions of pilgrims and visitors converge, the challenge is clear: how do we ensure that each person’s experience is safe, accessible, and stress-free? Well, that's where India Assist steps in, working in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Government to modernise travel assistance for Mahakumbh 2025. Through Tourist Information Centres (TICs) located at key places like the railway stations, airport, and within the Mahakumbh area, we're making the Kumbh experience smoother for everyone. Mr. Harish Khatri, Founder and MD at India Assist, shares valuable insights on enhancing travel experiences, as featured in our article on facilitating smooth travel and special needs at Kumbh.
These TICs are not your typical information desks. They’re lifelines for the millions attending the festival. Right from providing live updates on travel routes, assisting with local transportation, or guiding elderly pilgrims and those with disabilities, the TICs are designed to be accessible, responsive, and human-centered. When someone loses a belonging or needs help locating a loved one, TICs offer real-time assistance in locating them, ensuring that no pilgrim is left feeling lost or alone. The multilingual support ensures that visitors from across the globe feel heard and understood, breaking down language barriers and connecting them to the heart of the Kumbh experience.
Perhaps most importantly, TICs are equipped with a team of responsive on-ground staff that allows us to address health-related emergencies quickly. From directing pilgrims to the nearest medical station or coordinating emergency response, these centres act as the first point of contact for medical aid. In a sea of people, it’s critical that help can be found without delay. With a simple tap on our mobile application, followed by a quick phone call, we ensure that pilgrims receive the immediate assistance they need. India Assist’s involvement in large-scale events like MotoGP Bharat has given us valuable experience in managing complex logistics, tech integration, and crowd management. We've learned that the key to success is seamless coordination between technology and human touch & that’s exactly what we’re bringing to Mahakumbh 2025.
We are excited about the impact TICs will have at Kumbh. For millions of pilgrims, these centers are not just places to seek directions but also sources of care, comfort, and support. By combining technology with compassionate, on-the-ground expertise, we’re ensuring that every pilgrim’s journey remains focused on their spiritual experience, not the stress of hovering through a sea of people. As we move forward into this new era of tech-enabled religious tourism, we’re proud to play our part in making Mahakumbh 2025 safe, accessible, and unforgettable for all.
Published on January 18, 2025
OTM 2025, the premier travel trade show in India and Asia, is set to take place from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre. With over 2,100 exhibitors, 40,000 buyers, and participation from 80+ countries, OTM promises to be a transformative event for the global travel and tourism industry.
This year’s edition will bring together a diverse mix of national tourism organizations, airlines, hotels, destination management companies, and travel tech innovators. Global VIPs, including Hon'ble Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Shri Omar Abdullah, and international leaders like H.E. Mr. Haim Katz (Minister of Tourism, Israel) and Mr. Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan (Deputy Minister of Tourism, Malaysia), will grace the event.
Key Highlights of OTM 2025:
Expressing his enthusiasm, Mr. Sanjiv Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Fairfest Media, shared, “India is emerging as the future growth engine for global tourism. OTM 2025 will bring unmatched opportunities for the Indian travel industry to connect with international destinations and foster collaborations.”
OTM’s strategic location in Mumbai, which contributes to over 60% of India’s outbound travel, makes it the perfect venue for this event. The city’s role as a departure point for travelers underlines its importance in shaping the future of tourism.
About OTM and Fairfest Media:
OTM Mumbai is Asia’s leading travel trade show, creating unparalleled opportunities for the Indian travel industry to engage with global markets. Organized by Fairfest Media, the event attracts Tourism Ministers, CEOs, and industry leaders from around the world. With a legacy of organizing TTF-branded travel shows in seven Indian cities, Fairfest Media continues to be a pioneer in shaping the travel ecosystem in the world’s fastest-growing market.
If you are in the travel business, mark your calendars—OTM 2025 is the event you cannot afford to miss!
By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on December 20, 2024
ixigo, India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users, has launched a game-changing feature for train travelers – ‘Travel Guarantee’. Available on the ixigo Trains app, this innovative feature ensures passengers with unconfirmed waitlisted tickets receive a 3X refund of their fare, providing the flexibility to book alternate transport like flights or buses during emergencies.
Eliminating Travel Stress Train travel during peak seasons often results in long waitlists, leaving passengers anxious about last-minute arrangements. ixigo’s ‘Travel Guarantee’ steps in to offer financial relief and convenience, enabling travelers to seamlessly rebook their journeys without worrying about skyrocketing fares.
How It Works:
Opt-in During Booking: Travelers can choose the ‘Travel Guarantee’ feature for a nominal fee when booking selected trains and classes via the ixigo Trains app.
Refund Process: If tickets remain waitlisted at the time of chart preparation:
1X refund of the fare is credited back to the original payment mode.
2X refund is issued as a Travel Guarantee Coupon, redeemable on flight, train, or bus bookings via ixigo.
CEO Speaks Sharing insights on the rollout, Dinesh Kumar Kotha, CEO of ixigo Trains, said:
“At ixigo, we strive to make travel seamless and stress-free. Train waitlists, especially during festive seasons, can be frustrating for travelers. Our ‘Travel Guarantee’ feature provides a safety net by offering up to 3X refunds on unconfirmed tickets, empowering users to rebook their journey without worrying about last-minute fare hikes. We’re committed to making train travel more reliable, convenient, and worry-free for everyone.”
Revolutionizing Train Travel ixigo continues to enhance its position as a customer-first platform with features like free cancellations, food on trains, instant refunds, and now, ‘Travel Guarantee’. The app remains a trusted companion for millions of users, delivering convenience and innovation for seamless travel experiences.
About ixigo Founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited) is India’s premier travel platform, offering AI-driven solutions to book trains, flights, buses, and more. With over 48 crore Annual Active Users in Fiscal 2024, ixigo empowers travelers with smarter decisions and unmatched convenience.
For more information, visit www.ixigo.com.
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