22961 Vande Bharat Express: Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad
Train 22961 is the Vande Bharat Express from Mumbai Central (MMCT) to Ahmedabad Jn (ADI). It leaves Mumbai Central at 15:45 and reaches Ahmedabad at 21:15 the same day, covering 491 km in 5 h 30 min with 4 stops on the way. It runs every day except Sunday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 22962, which leaves Ahmedabad at 06:05.
Every stop, start to finish
- 15:45 leaves Mumbai Central
- 21:15 reaches Ahmedabad
- 5 h 30 min journey
- 491 km 4 stops on the way
- 15:45Mumbai Central
- 16:13Borivali
- 17:42Vapi
- 18:43Surat
- 20:10Vadodara
- 21:15Ahmedabad
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22961 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22961 time table, from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Mumbai Central.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Central | MMCT | Starts | 15:45 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Borivali | BVI | 16:10 | 16:13 | 3 min | 1 | 30 |
| Vapi | VAPI | 17:40 | 17:42 | 2 min | 1 | 170 |
| Surat | ST | 18:38 | 18:43 | 5 min | 1 | 263 |
| Vadodara | BRC | 20:07 | 20:10 | 3 min | 1 | 392 |
| Ahmedabad | ADI | 21:15 | Ends | – | 1 | 491 |
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.
22961 route and stops
22961 stops at 4 stations between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad: Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara. Leaving Mumbai Central at 15:45, 22961 runs 30 km to Borivali, arriving at 16:10 after 0 h 25 min. From Borivali it covers 140 km to Vapi in 1 h 27 min, arriving at 17:40. From Vapi it covers 93 km to Surat in 0 h 56 min, arriving at 18:38. From Surat it covers 129 km to Vadodara in 1 h 24 min, arriving at 20:07. The last stretch, 99 km from Vadodara, takes 1 h 5 min and ends at Ahmedabad at 21:15.
Over the whole 491 km the average speed is about 89 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Vapi to Surat, 93 km at an average of about 100 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Borivali to Vapi, 140 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 13 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Surat. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
22961 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22961 live. To see where 22961 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22961.
- Choose the date the train left Mumbai Central.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 22961 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.
22961 running days
22961 runs six days a week and does not run on Sunday. The running day is the day the train leaves Mumbai Central. The return train 22962 does not run on Sunday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
22961 fare
IRCTC fares for the full journey from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad, one adult, General quota, checked on 11 November 2026:
| Class | With meal | No food | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,385 | ₹1,078 | ₹307 |
| EC | ₹2,505 | ₹2,137 | ₹368 |
The fare includes the reservation charge, superfast charge and GST. A shorter journey costs less; IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations when you search. See Vande Bharat ticket price for other routes.
How to book 22961
Book 22961 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search MMCT to ADI, 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 22961 leaves Mumbai Central.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Mumbai Central.
- First chart: prepared by 05:45 on the day of departure, for a 15:45 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.
22961 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22961 leaves Mumbai Central at 15:45 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 15:45 three days before, 25% of the fare until 15:45 the day before, 50% until 07:45 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22961 fall at 15:45 two days before, 03:45 on the day of departure and 11:45 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22961 coach position and classes
22961 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 22961
Meals on 22961 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match: for the full journey the meal costs ₹307 in CC and ₹368 in EC. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 22962
22962 runs the other way, from Ahmedabad at 06:05 to Mumbai Central at 11:45, in 5 h 40 min, and does not run on Sunday. Together, 22961 and 22962 make the Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad: 20901 (Mumbai Central 06:00 → Gandhinagar Capital 12:30), 20902 (Gandhinagar Capital 14:00 → Mumbai Central 20:35).
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Mumbai – Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express guide.
22961 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22961?
22961 leaves Mumbai Central (MMCT) at 15:45.
What time does 22961 reach Ahmedabad?
22961 reaches Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) at 21:15, after 5 h 30 min.
How can I check the running status of 22961?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22961 and the date the train left Mumbai Central to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22961 run?
Every day except Sunday, counted from its departure from Mumbai Central.
How many stops does 22961 have?
4 stops between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad: Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara.
What is the fare of 22961?
For the full journey, ₹1,385 in CC, ₹2,505 in EC (IRCTC, 11 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 22961?
The first chart is prepared by 05:45 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 15:45 departure.
What is the platform number of 22961?
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 22961?
22962, from Ahmedabad at 06:05 to Mumbai Central at 11:45.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fare enquiry, 11 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.