India’s Vande Bharat Express network has expanded since the first launch in 2019. Today it has become the country’s one of the most premium train services. While many travellers connect the train with speed, these trains are also redefining long-distance daytime rail travel. Today, several routes stretch well beyond 650 km, connecting cities with UNESCO sites, ancient temples, pretty beaches and hill gateways in a single journey.As per the Ministry of Railways, these are among the longest Vande Bharat Express routes currently operating in India, ranked by route distance. Check them out:Ajni (Nagpur) – Pune Vande Bharat
Vande Bharat
Distance: 881 kmAs of now, India’s longest Vande Bharat Express route is Ajni to Pune. The service covers 881 km and goes through major stations including Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) and Daund before finally halting in Pune. For travellers, this route offers access to Maharashtra’s diverse landscapes. Pune is a prime gateway to destinations such as Lonavala, Lavasa, Sinhagad Fort and the Sahyadri hills. The route has significantly improved connectivity between eastern and western Maharashtra.New Delhi – Varanasi
Vande Bharat
Distance: 759 kmNow this is the OG Vande Bharat Express which remains one of India’s longest and most iconic premium train journeys. It connects the national capital with one of the world’s oldest living cities. The train stops at Kanpur and Prayagraj before reaching Varanasi.The route is perfect for spiritual travellers wanting to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and experience the Ganga aarti in the evening and Sarnath. The train continues to be among the fastest long-distance daytime train services in the country.Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil
Vande Bharat
Distance: 726 kmCrossing almost across Tamil Nadu, this Vande Bharat connects Chennai with the state’s southern tip. The train stops at Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai before reaching Nagercoil.This is the perfect journey for people wanting to explore Kanyakumari, Padmanabhapuram Palace, and the pretty beaches of India’s southern coastline. It is among the longest coastal-bound Vande Bharat journeys currently available.Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad
Vande Bharat
Distance: 703 kmVisakhapatnam – Secunderabad connects the Bay of Bengal coast with Telangana’s capital region and major stops include Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Khammam and Warangal.The route is especially attractive for travellers wanting to visit Araku Valley or planning breaks in Hyderabad. Along the way, passengers also pass through the fertile Krishna-Godavari region.Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal) – Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi)
Vande Bharat
Distance: 699 kmThis service connects Madhya Pradesh with the national capital. This Vande Bharat serves one of North India’s busiest travel corridors and the train stops at Jhansi, Gwalior and Agra Cantt before reaching Delhi.The journey links several major tourist attractions, including the Taj Mahal, Gwalior Fort and the heritage city of Bhopal, making it popular with both leisure and business travellers.Ajmer – Chandigarh
Vande Bharat
Distance: 675 kmOn number six spot is Ajmer – Chandigarh which connects Rajasthan’s spiritual heart with northern India’s planned city. Major stops include Jaipur, Alwar, Gurugram and Delhi Cantt.Travellers can combine visits to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Pushkar, Jaipur and Chandigarh while also using the service as a gateway to Himachal Pradesh.
