Pune-Hubli Vande Bharat Express: Check Timings, Ticket Price, Route And More

The Pune-Hubli Vande Bharat Express is set to start operations from September 15, following approval from the Railway Board. This latest addition to the Vande Bharat Express fleet will feature eight coaches.

After receiving clearance from the Railway Board, this new train will offer enhanced features and a superior travel experience for passengers, connecting major cities in the region.

Pune To Hubli Vande Bharat Station

The train will consist of eight coaches and is designed to improve connectivity between Pune and Hubli, as well as benefit travelers in key locations such as Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, and Karad.

The inaugural ceremony will take place at Pune Station at 11:45 AM, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially launch the Vande Bharat Express via video conference. The train will make stops at seven stations: Dharwad, Belgaum, Kolhapur, Miraj, Sangli, Satara, and Karad. This new service aims to meet the growing demand for better connectivity between these cities, particularly after Pune residents have been waiting for over two years for the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express in their city.

Hubli-Pune Vande Bharat Express Route and Timing

The journey time of the Pune-Hubli Vande Bharat Express is approximately 9 hours.

• The Vande Bharat Express will depart from Hubli at approximately 5:00 AM and reach Miraj by 9:15 AM. After a brief 5-minute halt, it will continue to Kolhapur, arriving by 10:15 AM. Following a 15-minute stop in Kolhapur, the train will return to Miraj at 11:15 AM and finally reach Pune around 4:00 PM.
• For its return journey, the train will depart Pune at 4:45 PM, reaching Miraj at 9:45 PM, and conclude at Hubli at 1:50 AM.

Although the train is capable of speeds up to 110 km/h, certain sections of the route, particularly between Pune and Satara, will see slower speeds due to smaller stations along the track.