Udaipur to Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express: Full Schedule, Route, Timings, Fares & Stoppages Guide | उदयपुर-अहमदाबाद वंदे भारत

Travel connectivity between Rajasthan’s iconic City of Lakes and Gujarat’s commercial hub of Ahmedabad has witnessed a revolutionary transformation with the regular operations of the Udaipur to Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express. Traversing the newly modernized and electrified broad-gauge mountain-and-plateau section via Himmatnagar and Dungarpur, the semi-high-speed train cuts travel time down to an unprecedented 3 hours and 50 minutes, providing an ultra-comfortable, reliable alternative to congested highway buses and winding roadways.

Operating as Train No. 26904 from Udaipur City to Asarva (Ahmedabad) and Train No. 26903 on the return leg (part of the extended Surat – Udaipur Vande Bharat corridor), this indigenously developed train is a crucial mobility lifeline for business travelers, weekend tourists, students, and healthcare commuters between Mewar and Gujarat.

Quick Facts: Udaipur to Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express

Official Schedule & Timetable: Udaipur City to Ahmedabad (Train 26904)

For passengers traveling from Udaipur towards Ahmedabad, Train 26904 offers an afternoon departure that allows professionals and travelers to finish their morning commitments in Udaipur and reach Ahmedabad before dinner:

• Udaipur City (UDZ): Departure at 15:35 (3:35 PM)
• Zawar Mines (ZW): Arrival 16:01 | Departure 16:03 (2-minute halt)
• Dungarpur (DNRP): Arrival 16:50 | Departure 16:52 (2-minute halt)
• Shamlaji Road (SJS): Arrival 17:27 | Departure 17:29 (2-minute halt)
• Himmatnagar Junction (HMT): Arrival 18:18 | Departure 18:20 (2-minute halt)
• Asarva / Ahmedabad (ASV): Arrival at 19:25 (7:25 PM)

Note: Beyond Asarva, the extended service continues onward towards Maninagar (19:58), Anand Junction (20:50), Vadodara, Bharuch, and terminates at Surat at 23:00.

Return Timetable: Ahmedabad (Asarva) to Udaipur City (Train 26903)

For passengers commuting from Ahmedabad back to Udaipur, Train 26903 offers a convenient morning schedule:

• Asarva / Ahmedabad (ASV): Arrival 09:25 | Departure at 09:30 AM
• Himmatnagar Junction (HMT): Arrival 10:38 | Departure 10:40 (2-minute halt)
• Shamlaji Road (SJS): Arrival 11:08 | Departure 11:10 (2-minute halt)
• Dungarpur (DNRP): Arrival 11:42 | Departure 11:44 (2-minute halt)
• Zawar Mines (ZW): Arrival 12:45 | Departure 12:47 (2-minute halt)
• Udaipur City (UDZ): Final Destination Arrival at 13:40 (1:40 PM)

Ticket Fares & Pricing Structure

The ticket fare on the Udaipur to Ahmedabad (Asarva) sector is structured across two air-conditioned accommodation classes. Catering (packaged snacks, tea/coffee, and hot meals) is optional and can be toggled during booking on IRCTC:

*Note: Dynamic surge pricing, GST, and reservation surcharges apply per standard Indian Railways and IRCTC tariff guidelines.

Key Passenger Amenities Onboard

1. 180-Degree Swivel Seats: Executive Class passengers can rotate their seats to face either the panoramic sealed windows or fellow passengers.
2. Kavach Safety Integration: Fitted with the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system ‘Kavach’ to prevent collisions and signal overshoots.
3. Aviation-Style Interiors: Sealed gangways, soundproofing insulation, diffused LED illumination, and touch-sensitive reading lights.
4. Eco-Friendly Sanitation: Bio-vacuum toilets equipped with touchless sensor faucets, liquid soap dispensers, and modular baby-changing stations.
5. Passenger Information & Safety: Real-time GPS-based audio-visual passenger information screens (PIS) in all coaches, automated bilingual announcements, and continuous CCTV surveillance.

How to Book Tickets for Udaipur – Ahmedabad Vande Bharat

• Online Booking: Tickets can be reserved via the official IRCTC web portal (www.irctc.co.in) or the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile application.
• Station Counters: Available at computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters across Udaipur City, Dungarpur, Asarva, and all major Indian Railways railway stations.
• Booking Window (ARP): Subject to standard Advance Reservation Period (ARP) guidelines, with Tatkal and Premium Tatkal quotas opening one day prior to the journey date.

Intermediate Route Stations Covered: Dungarpur, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji & Surat

Operating over the newly broad-gauged and electrified mountain section, Train 26904 / 26903 Vande Bharat Express serves as the fastest transit lifeline for several intermediate towns across southern Rajasthan and north Gujarat. If you are searching for connectivity between Udaipur and intermediate stations, here are the key travel schedules and fares:

1. Udaipur to Dungarpur Train Details (Vande Bharat Timing & Fares)

Dungarpur is the primary tribal and administrative headquarters of the Vagad region. The Vande Bharat Express slashes travel time between Udaipur and Dungarpur to just over an hour:

• Departure from Udaipur City (UDZ): 15:35 (3:35 PM)
• Arrival at Dungarpur (DNRP): 16:50 (4:50 PM) (2-minute halt)
• Travel Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes (Distance: 116 km)
• Return (Train 26903): Departs Dungarpur at 11:42 AM → Arrives Udaipur at 13:40 PM.
• Approximate Fares: AC Chair Car (CC) ~₹390 – ₹420 | Executive Class (EC) ~₹790 – ₹850.

2. Udaipur to Himmatnagar Train Details (Sabarkantha Commercial Link)

Himmatnagar Junction in Gujarat is a vital commercial and ceramics center connected directly by Vande Bharat:

• Departure from Udaipur City (UDZ): 15:35 (3:35 PM)
• Arrival at Himmatnagar Junction (HMT): 18:18 (6:18 PM) (2-minute halt)
• Travel Time: 2 Hours 43 Minutes (Distance: 210 km)
• Return (Train 26903): Departs Himmatnagar at 10:38 AM → Arrives Udaipur at 13:40 PM.
• Approximate Fares: AC Chair Car (CC) ~₹580 – ₹620 | Executive Class (EC) ~₹1,150 – ₹1,250.

3. Udaipur to Shamlaji Road & Zawar Train Details

• Udaipur to Zawar Mines (ZW): Departs 15:35 → Arrives 16:01 (26 minutes • 41 km). Essential connectivity for Hindustan Zinc employees and mining executives.
• Udaipur to Shamlaji Road (SJS): Departs 15:35 → Arrives 17:27 (1 hour 52 minutes • 168 km). Gateway to the sacred pilgrimage shrine of Shri Shamlaji Vishnu Temple.

4. Udaipur to Surat Vande Bharat Extension (Extended Journey)

For passengers traveling beyond Ahmedabad, Train 26904 continues smoothly onward towards South Gujarat without requiring any engine reversal:

• Asarva (Ahmedabad): Arr 19:25 | Dep 19:30
• Anand Junction: 20:50 / 20:52
• Vadodara Junction: 21:40 / 21:45
• Surat (ST): Final Terminus Arrival – 23:00 (11:00 PM) • Total duration 7h 25m.

मुख्य समाचार एवं विस्तृत विवरण (Hindi News Coverage)

उदयपुर से अहमदाबाद (असारवा) वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस: समय सारिणी, रूट, प्रमुख स्टॉपेज और टिकट किराया विवरण

राजस्थान की झीलों की नगरी उदयपुर और गुजरात के प्रमुख व्यावसायिक केंद्र अहमदाबाद के बीच सफर करने वाले यात्रियों के लिए वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस एक अत्यधिक लोकप्रिय, आधुनिक और द्रुतगामी विकल्प बन चुकी है। डूंगरपुर और हिम्मतनगर होते हुए ब्रॉडगेज विद्युतीकृत रूट पर चलने वाली यह ट्रेन उदयपुर से अहमदाबाद (असारवा) के बीच की लगभग 296 किलोमीटर की दूरी मात्र 3 घंटे 50 मिनट में तय करती है, जिससे सड़क मार्ग की तुलना में लगभग ढाई से तीन घंटे के समय की बचत होती है।

ट्रेन संख्या एवं परिचालन दिवस

• ट्रेन संख्या 26904 (उदयपुर सिटी से अहमदाबाद/असारवा होकर सूरत): सप्ताह में 6 दिन (मंगलवार को छोड़कर) संचालित होती है।
• ट्रेन संख्या 26903 (असारवा/अहमदाबाद से उदयपुर सिटी): सप्ताह में 6 दिन (मंगलवार को मेंटेनेंस अवकाश)।

उदयपुर से अहमदाबाद का समय (Train 26904)

• उदयपुर सिटी (UDZ): प्रस्थान दोपहर 15:35 (3:35 PM)
• जावर माइंस (ZW): आगमन 16:01 | प्रस्थान 16:03
• डूंगरपुर (DNRP): आगमन 16:50 | प्रस्थान 16:52
• शामलाजी रोड (SJS): आगमन 17:27 | प्रस्थान 17:29
• हिम्मतनगर जंक्शन (HMT): आगमन 18:18 | प्रस्थान 18:20
• असारवा / अहमदाबाद (ASV): आगमन शाम 19:25 (7:25 PM)

अहमदाबाद (असारवा) से उदयपुर वापसी का समय (Train 26903)

• असारवा / अहमदाबाद (ASV): प्रस्थान सुबह 09:30 AM
• हिम्मतनगर जंक्शन (HMT): आगमन 10:38 | प्रस्थान 10:40
• शामलाजी रोड (SJS): आगमन 11:08 | प्रस्थान 11:10
• डूंगरपुर (DNRP): आगमन 11:42 | प्रस्थान 11:44
• जावर माइंस (ZW): आगमन 12:45 | प्रस्थान 12:47
• उदयपुर सिटी (UDZ): अंतिम गंतव्य आगमन दोपहर 13:40 (1:40 PM)

किराया और खानपान (Ticket Fare Details)

वंदे भारत ट्रेन में दो प्रकार की बैठक श्रेणियां उपलब्ध हैं:

• एसी चेयर कार (CC): बिना भोजन लगभग ₹750 और भोजन सहित लगभग ₹920 से ₹950।
• एग्जीक्यूटिव क्लास (EC): बिना भोजन लगभग ₹1,450 और भोजन सहित लगभग ₹1,700 से ₹1,750।

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