Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express to begin commercial operations on November 3. (Image: Ministry of Railways)Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket booking: Ticket bookings for the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train have started. The new semi-high-speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday, October 31, 2026, from SMVT Bengaluru railway station. The South Western Railway (SWR) zone will maintain and operate the train.Train number 27652, SMVT Bengaluru-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, will begin commercial service from November 3, 2026.Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket booking opensThe tickets for the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express can be booked through two modes: online and offline. For online booking, passengers can reserve tickets via the IRCTC website or through the Rail Connect and RailOne apps. For offline booking, travellers need to visit the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at railway stations.Also Read | Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train to launch on Sunday; Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag offBengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket priceThe Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will comprise 16 coaches, offering three accommodation classes: AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier and AC First Class. The fare for a journey between SMVT Bengaluru and CSMT Mumbai is Rs 2,810 in AC 3-Tier, Rs 3,630 in AC 2-Tier and Rs 4,450 in AC First Class.Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking: Here’s how to book an IRCTC e-ticketTo book an e-ticket through the IRCTC website, a user must first create an account on the portal.Log in by entering your username and Password.Provide your desired From – To station, Date of Journey, and Class of travel.To find the train list, click on the “Search” option.The next page displays the list of trains available for the selected routeSelect the ‘Vande Bharat SL’ train from the train list, and click on the type of class available in the selected trainTo book an e-ticket in the selected train, click on the “Book Now” button.Passenger Reservation Page will appear; check whether the train name, station names, class, and journey date displayed on the page are the same as desired by you.Enter the Name of the Passengers, Age, Gender, Berth Preference etc. details for each passenger.After providing correct details, click on the “Continue” button. To change any details related to Train, Class, Quota etc.The ticket details, Total fare (including GST & Convenience Fee) and availability of berths at the particular time appear on the screen.After checking all details, click on Continue button for Payment processSelect the desired payment option from the displayed Payment Gateway menus.After successful payment and booking of accommodations, Ticket Confirmation Page will appear.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. ... Read More