The Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express, launched on February 10, 2023, is India’s ninth Vande Bharat train. It connects Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Solapur, covering 455 km in approximately 6 hours and 35 minutes. This semi-high-speed train is part of the Indian Railways’ Make in India initiative and operates with modern 2nd generation Vande Bharat rakes for enhanced passenger comfort and convenience.
Mumbai Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Ticket Price
The Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express has two main classes: AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC). For the Mumbai CSMT to Solapur journey, the AC Chair Car price is ₹1,300, and the Executive Chair Car price is ₹2,365. Ticket fares differ between intermediate stations: from CSMT to Kalyan, AC Chair Car is ₹485 and EC is ₹905; from CSMT to Pune, CC is ₹660, EC is ₹1,270. On-board catering can be avoided by passengers, and the fare will be reduced accordingly. Reservations can be made through IRCTC’s web portal and PRS counters.
Mumbai Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Timings
Train number 22225 starts from Mumbai CSMT at 16:05 and arrives at Solapur Junction at 22:40, covering a distance of 6 hours and 35 minutes. Returning, train 22226 starts from Solapur at 06:05 and arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 12:35. The train runs six days a week except for Wednesday in one direction and Thursday in the other.
Mumbai Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Time Table
The Mumbai CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express stops at important stations en route. The time table is as follows (for 22225, Mumbai to Solapur):
Departure from Mumbai CSMT: 16:05
- Dadar arrival/departure: 16:15/16:17
- Thane: 16:33/16:35
- Kalyan Jn: 16:51/16:53
- Pune Jn: 19:10/19:15
- Kurduwadi Jn: 21:36/21:38
- Arrival at Solapur: 22:40
On the return (22226, Solapur to Mumbai):
- Departure from Solapur: 06:05
- Kurduwadi Jn: 07:18/07:20
- Pune Jn: 09:27/09:32
- Kalyan Jn: 11:25/11:27
- Thane: 11:43/11:45
- Dadar: 12:13/12:15
- Mumbai CSMT arrival: 12:35
Mumbai Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Route
The 454 km-long Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat connects big cities in Maharashtra. It starts its journey from Mumbai CSMT and passes through Dadar, Thane, Kalyan Jn, Pune Jn, Kurduwadi Jn, and ends at Solapur Jn. The train is a huge boost in comfort and speed for passengers from Mumbai to the Marathwada region.
