Surat: In a major boost to railway connectivity for South Gujarat, the Railway Board has approved a new Surat-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express, giving Surat its first direct Vande Bharat service originating from the city. The new semi-high-speed train will connect Surat with Udaipur in Rajasthan via key cities of Gujarat and the Ahmedabad region.
The new service, numbered 26903/26904, will operate six days a week, except Tuesday. The approved schedule shows that passengers will be able to travel from Surat to Udaipur in around 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The announcement is particularly significant for travellers from Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara and other parts of South and Central Gujarat who frequently travel to Rajasthan for tourism, business and family trips.
Surat Gets Its First Vande Bharat Express
The Railway Board has approved Train No. 26903 Surat-Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express and Train No. 26904 Udaipur City-Surat Vande Bharat Express.
The train will have an eight-coach Vande Bharat rake, with Surat designated as its primary maintenance base. The service is expected to strengthen direct rail connectivity between Gujarat and southern Rajasthan while also providing a faster premium travel option for passengers from Surat.
Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Timetable
According to the approved timetable, Train No. 26903 will depart from Surat at 6:10 AM and reach Udaipur City at 1:40 PM. On the return journey, Train No. 26904 will leave Udaipur City at 3:35 PM and arrive at Surat at 11:00 PM.
Surat to Udaipur Timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Surat | — | 6:10 AM |
| Bharuch | 6:51 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Vadodara | 7:40 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Anand | 8:11 AM | 8:13 AM |
| Maninagar | 8:41 AM | 8:43 AM |
| Asarva | 9:25 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Himmatnagar | 10:38 AM | 10:40 AM |
| Shamlaji Road | 11:08 AM | 11:10 AM |
| Dungarpur | 11:42 AM | 11:44 AM |
| Zawar | 12:45 PM | 12:47 PM |
| Udaipur City | 1:40 PM | — |
The train will have commercial stoppages at Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Maninagar, Asarva, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur and Zawar.
Udaipur to Surat Return Timings
For passengers travelling back from Rajasthan, Train No. 26904 will depart from Udaipur City at 3:35 PM.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Udaipur City | — | 3:35 PM |
| Zawar | 4:01 PM | 4:03 PM |
| Dungarpur | 4:50 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Shamlaji Road | 5:27 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Himmatnagar | 6:18 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Asarva | 7:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Maninagar | 7:58 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Anand | 8:50 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Vadodara | 9:22 PM | 9:27 PM |
| Bharuch | 10:10 PM | 10:12 PM |
| Surat | 11:00 PM | — |
The approved service will cover approximately 690 km between Surat and Udaipur in around 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Train Will Not Run on Tuesdays
The Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat will operate six days a week, with Tuesday as the weekly off day. This schedule provides passengers with regular weekday and weekend connectivity between South Gujarat and Rajasthan. The service is also expected to be useful for tourists planning trips to Udaipur, one of Rajasthan’s major tourism destinations.
Existing Udaipur-Asarva Vande Bharat to Be Discontinued
The new Surat-Udaipur service comes with a major change to the existing Vande Bharat network.
The Railway Board has approved the discontinuation of Train Nos. 26963/26964 Udaipur City-Asarva Vande Bharat Express, which currently connects Udaipur with Asarva in Ahmedabad. The existing service was introduced in February 2026 and operated six days a week, except Tuesday. The new Surat-Udaipur service will therefore replace the existing Udaipur-Asarva arrangement while extending the route southwards to Surat.
Major Benefit for Surat Passengers
For Surat residents, the approval is significant because the city will now have a direct Vande Bharat connection to Udaipur.
The service can benefit several categories of travellers, including:
- Tourists travelling to Udaipur
- Business travellers
- Families travelling between Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Wedding and event travellers
- Passengers from South Gujarat
- Travellers heading towards Ahmedabad and northern Gujarat
The train also provides convenient connectivity to Maninagar and Asarva, giving passengers access to two important railway points in the Ahmedabad area.
Surat to Udaipur Travel Gets Faster
The new train is expected to provide a more convenient alternative to road travel between Surat and Udaipur. With the approved journey time of around 7.5 hours, passengers will be able to leave Surat early in the morning and reach Udaipur in the afternoon. The return schedule also allows passengers travelling from Udaipur to leave in the afternoon and reach Surat late at night.
When Will Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Start?
The Railway Board has approved the service, but the final inaugural date has not yet been officially specified. The Railway Board communication allows the inaugural run to be operated as a special service if required, before the regular timetable is implemented.
Reports indicate that the train is expected to begin operations ahead of the upcoming Navratri season, but passengers should wait for an official railway announcement regarding the exact launch date and ticket booking availability.
A Major Railway Boost for Surat
The approval of the Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat is an important development for Surat’s railway connectivity.
With direct access to Udaipur and stops across Gujarat and Rajasthan, the new service is expected to improve passenger mobility, support tourism and strengthen the economic connection between South Gujarat and Rajasthan. For Surat, the development also marks the arrival of its first Vande Bharat Express, giving the city another premium rail connection within India’s expanding semi-high-speed railway network.
Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Express: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Train Number | 26903 / 26904 |
| Route | Surat – Udaipur City |
| Frequency | 6 days a week |
| Weekly Off | Tuesday |
| Surat Departure | 6:10 AM |
| Udaipur Arrival | 1:40 PM |
| Udaipur Departure | 3:35 PM |
| Surat Arrival | 11:00 PM |
| Travel Time | Approx. 7 hours 30 minutes |
| Distance | Approx. 690 km |
| Coaches | 8 |
| Primary Maintenance | Surat |
| Major Stoppages | Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Maninagar, Asarva, Himmatnagar, Shamlaji Road, Dungarpur, Zawar |
| Launch Date | Awaiting official announcement |
Timings and operational details are based on the Railway Board’s approved schedule and may be subject to operational changes.
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