22962 Vande Bharat Express: Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central
Train 22962 is the Vande Bharat Express from Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) to Mumbai Central (MMCT). It leaves Ahmedabad at 06:05 and reaches Mumbai Central at 11:45 the same day, covering 491 km in 5 h 40 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 22961, which leaves Mumbai Central at 15:45.
Every stop, start to finish
- 06:05 leaves Ahmedabad
- 11:45 reaches Mumbai Central
- 5 h 40 min journey
- 491 km 4 stops on the way
- 06:05Ahmedabad
- 06:58Vadodara
- 08:20Surat
- 09:15Vapi
- 10:45Borivali
- 11:45Mumbai Central
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
22962 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 22962 time table, from Ahmedabad Jn to Mumbai Central. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Ahmedabad.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ADI | Starts | 06:05 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Vadodara | BRC | 06:55 | 06:58 | 3 min | 1 | 100 |
| Surat | ST | 08:15 | 08:20 | 5 min | 1 | 229 |
| Vapi | VAPI | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2 min | 1 | 322 |
| Borivali | BVI | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2 min | 1 | 462 |
| Mumbai Central | MMCT | 11:45 | 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.
22962 route and stops
22962 stops at 4 stations between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central: Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Borivali. Leaving Ahmedabad at 06:05, 22962 runs 100 km to Vadodara, arriving at 06:55 after 0 h 50 min. From Vadodara it covers 129 km to Surat in 1 h 17 min, arriving at 08:15. From Surat it covers 93 km to Vapi in 0 h 53 min, arriving at 09:13. From Vapi it covers 140 km to Borivali in 1 h 28 min, arriving at 10:43. The last stretch, 29 km from Borivali, takes 1 h and ends at Mumbai Central at 11:45.
Over the whole 491 km the average speed is about 87 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Ahmedabad to Vadodara, 100 km at an average of about 120 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Vapi to Borivali, 140 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 12 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Surat. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
22962 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 22962 live. To see where 22962 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 22962.
- Choose the date the train left Ahmedabad.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 22962 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.
22962 running days
22962 runs six days a week and does not run on Sunday. The running day is the day the train leaves Ahmedabad. The return train 22961 does not run on Sunday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
22962 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 22962, 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 22962
Book 22962 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search ADI to MMCT, 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 22962 leaves Ahmedabad.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Ahmedabad.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:05 departure from Ahmedabad. 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.
22962 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 22962 leaves Ahmedabad at 06:05 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 06:05 three days before, 25% of the fare until 06:05 the day before, 50% until 22:05 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 22962 fall at 06:05 two days before, 18:05 the day before and 02:05 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
22962 coach position and classes
22962 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 22962
Meals on 22962 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 22961
22961 runs the other way, from Mumbai Central at 15:45 to Ahmedabad at 21:15, in 5 h 30 min, and does not run on Sunday. Together, 22962 and 22961 make the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central: 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.
22962 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 22962?
22962 leaves Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) at 06:05.
What time does 22962 reach Mumbai Central?
22962 reaches Mumbai Central (MMCT) at 11:45, after 5 h 40 min.
How can I check the running status of 22962?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 22962 and the date the train left Ahmedabad to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 22962 run?
Every day except Sunday, counted from its departure from Ahmedabad.
How many stops does 22962 have?
4 stops between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central: Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Borivali.
When is the chart prepared for 22962?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 06:05 departure.
What is the platform number of 22962?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Ahmedabad on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 22962?
22961, from Mumbai Central at 15:45 to Ahmedabad at 21:15.
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.