Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Bengaluru Madgaon Vande Bharat Express at about 2 pm on Friday, 13 November 2026, according to Metro Rail News. The train runs between Yesvantpur in Bengaluru and Madgaon in Goa via Mangaluru, and regular services begin on 15 November.
Quick answer
- Train numbers: 26655 from Yesvantpur and 26656 from Madgaon
- Yesvantpur to Madgaon: departs 7:35 am, arrives 8:55 pm
- Madgaon to Yesvantpur: departs 8:20 am, arrives 9:15 pm
- Runs six days a week: no service from Yesvantpur on Wednesdays or from Madgaon on Thursdays
- Fares: not mentioned in the reports we checked
Bengaluru Madgaon Vande Bharat timings and stops
For travellers in coastal Karnataka and Goa, this means a daytime link with Bengaluru that takes about 13 hours. It also replaces an older service, which is the more important detail if you already hold a ticket.
| Direction | Train | Departs | Arrives | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesvantpur to Madgaon | 26655 | 7:35 am | 8:55 pm | About 13 h 20 min |
| Madgaon to Yesvantpur | 26656 | 8:20 am | 9:15 pm | About 12 h 55 min |
Also, the train has 12 scheduled stops: Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, Kundapura, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Gokarna Road and Karwar.
What changes for Mangaluru passengers
The new train extends the existing Mangaluru Central to Madgaon Vande Bharat, trains 20645 and 20646. However, that older service is discontinued from 15 November, according to the same report.
So if you booked on 20645 or 20646 after 15 November, check your booking. Look for any refund message too. A symbolic flag off will also happen at Mangaluru Junction at about 2:30 pm. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will lead it.
Running days and rakes
So the service runs six days a week. The Yesvantpur train skips Wednesdays. The Madgaon train skips Thursdays.
Metro Rail News also reports two 16 coach Vande Bharat rakes for the route. However, it does not give fares or a booking opening date.
What to do before you plan a trip
First, wait for the official fare and booking details, because they are not yet in the report. Then check the IRCTC app or website for the train numbers 26655 and 26656 once booking opens.
Then plan your connection at both ends. Both arrivals are late evening, at 8:55 pm and 9:15 pm. So sort out onward transport in advance.
FAQ
When will the Bengaluru Madgaon Vande Bharat start running?
The flag off is on 13 November 2026 at about 2 pm. Regular services begin on 15 November, according to Metro Rail News.
Which days does the train run?
It runs six days a week. There is no Yesvantpur departure on Wednesdays and no Madgaon departure on Thursdays.
What happens to the Mangaluru Madgaon Vande Bharat?
The Mangaluru Central to Madgaon train, numbers 20645 and 20646, is discontinued from 15 November. The new train extends that route to Bengaluru.
