20901 Vande Bharat Express: Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar Capital
Train 20901 is the Vande Bharat Express from Mumbai Central (MMCT) to Gandhinagar Capital (GNC). It leaves Mumbai Central at 06:00 and reaches Gandhinagar Capital at 12:30 the same day, covering 521 km in 6 h 30 min with 8 stops on the way. It runs every day except Wednesday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 20902, which leaves Gandhinagar Capital at 14:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 06:00 leaves Mumbai Central
- 12:30 reaches Gandhinagar Capital
- 6 h 30 min journey
- 521 km 8 stops on the way
- 06:00Mumbai Central
- 06:25Borivali
- 07:55Vapi
- 08:20Valsad
- 08:45Navsari
- 09:08Surat
- 10:26Vadodara
- 10:50Anand
- 11:40Ahmedabad
- 12:30Gandhinagar Capital
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20901 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20901 time table, from Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar Capital. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Mumbai Central.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Central | MMCT | Starts | 06:00 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Borivali | BVI | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2 min | 1 | 30 |
| Vapi | VAPI | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2 min | 1 | 170 |
| Valsad | BL | 08:18 | 08:20 | 2 min | 1 | 194 |
| Navsari | NVS | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2 min | 1 | 233 |
| Surat | ST | 09:05 | 09:08 | 3 min | 1 | 263 |
| Vadodara | BRC | 10:23 | 10:26 | 3 min | 1 | 392 |
| Anand | ANND | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2 min | 1 | 427 |
| Ahmedabad | ADI | 11:35 | 11:40 | 5 min | 1 | 491 |
| Gandhinagar Capital | GNC | 12:30 | Ends | – | 1 | 521 |
These are scheduled times, checked on 11 November 2026 against two independent timetable sources. On the day you travel, the live times on NTES take priority.
20901 route and stops
20901 stops at 8 stations between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital: Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad. Leaving Mumbai Central at 06:00, 20901 runs 30 km to Borivali, arriving at 06:23 after 0 h 23 min. From Borivali it covers 140 km to Vapi in 1 h 28 min, arriving at 07:53. From Vapi it covers 24 km to Valsad in 0 h 23 min, arriving at 08:18. From Valsad it covers 39 km to Navsari in 0 h 23 min, arriving at 08:43. From Navsari it covers 30 km to Surat in 0 h 20 min, arriving at 09:05. From Surat it covers 129 km to Vadodara in 1 h 15 min, arriving at 10:23. From Vadodara it covers 35 km to Anand in 0 h 22 min, arriving at 10:48. From Anand it covers 64 km to Ahmedabad in 0 h 45 min, arriving at 11:35. The last stretch, 30 km from Ahmedabad, takes 0 h 50 min and ends at Gandhinagar Capital at 12:30.
Over the whole 521 km the average speed is about 80 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Surat to Vadodara, 129 km at an average of about 103 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Borivali to Vapi, 140 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 21 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Ahmedabad. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20901 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20901 live. To see where 20901 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20901.
- Choose the date the train left Mumbai Central.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 20901 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you are entitled to a full refund; see Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
20901 running days
20901 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Mumbai Central. The return train 20902 does not run on Wednesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20901 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 20901, and you can see it without logging in. The fare includes the base fare, reservation and superfast charges, GST and the meal, unless you choose No Food. On the Vande Bharat Express routes we have checked, full-route fares were ₹1,385 to ₹1,835 in CC and ₹2,505 to ₹3,385 in EC on 11 November 2026. See Vande Bharat ticket price for each route.
How to book 20901
Book 20901 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search MMCT to GNC, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick CC or EC.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 20901 leaves Mumbai Central.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Mumbai Central.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:00 departure from Mumbai Central. The final chart is made at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Platform: not fixed in advance. It is announced at the station on the day; check the display boards or NTES.
Step-by-step help is in the Vande Bharat booking guide.
20901 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20901 leaves Mumbai Central at 06:00 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the 72, 24 and 8-hour bands announced in March 2026, you pay only the flat charge (₹189 in CC, ₹252 in EC, with GST) until 06:00 three days before, 25% of the fare until 06:00 the day before, 50% until 22:00 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20901 fall at 06:00 two days before, 18:00 the day before and 02:00 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
20901 coach position and classes
20901 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. A Vande Bharat Express Chair Car train has 8, 16 or 20 coaches: CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end), and EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout with rotating seats. Indian Railways does not publish a fixed coach order for each train, so check the coach guidance boards on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach will stop. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 20901
Meals on 20901 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 20902
20902 runs the other way, from Gandhinagar Capital at 14:00 to Mumbai Central at 20:35, in 6 h 35 min, and does not run on Wednesday. Together, 20901 and 20902 make the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital: 22961 (Mumbai Central 15:45 → Ahmedabad 21:15), 22962 (Ahmedabad 06:05 → Mumbai Central 11:45).
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Mumbai – Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express guide.
20901 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20901?
20901 leaves Mumbai Central (MMCT) at 06:00.
What time does 20901 reach Gandhinagar Capital?
20901 reaches Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) at 12:30, after 6 h 30 min.
How can I check the running status of 20901?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20901 and the date the train left Mumbai Central to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20901 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from Mumbai Central.
How many stops does 20901 have?
8 stops between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital: Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad.
When is the chart prepared for 20901?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 06:00 departure.
What is the platform number of 20901?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Mumbai Central on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 20901?
20902, from Gandhinagar Capital at 14:00 to Mumbai Central at 20:35.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.