26902 Vande Bharat Express: Veraval to Sabarmati
Train 26902 is the Vande Bharat Express from Veraval (VRL) to Sabarmati (SBIB). It leaves Veraval at 15:50 and reaches Sabarmati at 22:30 the same day, covering 455 km in 6 h 40 min with 8 stops on the way. It runs every day except Thursday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 26901, which leaves Sabarmati at 06:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 15:50 leaves Veraval
- 22:30 reaches Sabarmati
- 6 h 40 min journey
- 455 km 8 stops on the way
- 15:50Veraval
- 16:50Junagadh
- 18:05Chital
- 18:30Dhasa
- 18:52Dhola
- 19:32Botad
- 20:12Dhandhuka
- 21:02Dholka
- 21:57Gandhigram
- 22:30Sabarmati
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
26902 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 26902 time table, from Veraval to Sabarmati. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Veraval.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veraval | VRL | Starts | 15:50 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Junagadh | JND | 16:48 | 16:50 | 2 min | 1 | 82 |
| Chital | CTL | 18:04 | 18:05 | 1 min | 1 | 181 |
| Dhasa | DAS | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2 min | 1 | 213 |
| Dhola | DLJ | 18:50 | 18:52 | 2 min | 1 | 239 |
| Botad | BTD | 19:30 | 19:32 | 2 min | 1 | 282 |
| Dhandhuka | DCK | 20:10 | 20:12 | 2 min | 1 | 329 |
| Dholka | DOK | 21:00 | 21:02 | 2 min | 1 | 391 |
| Gandhigram | GG | 21:55 | 21:57 | 2 min | 1 | 437 |
| Sabarmati | SBIB | 22:30 | Ends | – | 1 | 455 |
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.
26902 route and stops
26902 stops at 8 stations between Veraval and Sabarmati: Junagadh, Chital, Dhasa, Dhola, Botad, Dhandhuka, Dholka, Gandhigram. Leaving Veraval at 15:50, 26902 runs 82 km to Junagadh, arriving at 16:48 after 58 min. From Junagadh it covers 99 km to Chital in 1 h 14 min, arriving at 18:04. From Chital it covers 32 km to Dhasa in 23 min, arriving at 18:28. From Dhasa it covers 26 km to Dhola in 20 min, arriving at 18:50. From Dhola it covers 43 km to Botad in 38 min, arriving at 19:30. From Botad it covers 47 km to Dhandhuka in 38 min, arriving at 20:10. From Dhandhuka it covers 62 km to Dholka in 48 min, arriving at 21:00. From Dholka it covers 46 km to Gandhigram in 53 min, arriving at 21:55. The last stretch, 18 km from Gandhigram, takes 33 min and ends at Sabarmati at 22:30.
Over the whole 455 km the average speed is about 68 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Veraval to Junagadh, 82 km at an average of about 85 km/h. The longest run without a stop is Junagadh to Chital, 99 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 15 minutes; the longest halt is 2 minutes at Junagadh. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.
26902 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 26902 live. To see where 26902 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 26902.
- Choose the date the train left Veraval.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
To see where 26902 should be at this moment by its timetable, with the next stop and time left to Sabarmati, open the Vande Bharat live location tool; it is a scheduled position, so use NTES for the real one.
If 26902 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you get the full fare back; under IRCTC's published rules you file a TDR before the train actually leaves. See Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
26902 running days
26902 runs six days a week and does not run on Thursday. The running day is the day the train leaves Veraval. The return train 26901 runs every day except Thursday. Check any date with the running days checker.
26902 fare
Fares for the full journey from Veraval to Sabarmati, one adult, General quota, with the meal. These are IRCTC fares as listed on erail.in and matched against its fare calculator, checked on 12 November 2026. The no-food price is not shown because we do not have the meal charge for this train.
| Class | Fare with meal |
|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,315 |
| EC | ₹2,380 |
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 26902
Book 26902 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search VRL to SBIB, 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 26902 leaves Veraval.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Veraval.
- First chart: prepared by 05:50 on the day of departure, for a 15:50 departure from Veraval. The final chart is made about 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.
26902 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 26902 leaves Veraval at 15:50 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 15:50 three days before, 25% of the fare until 15:50 the day before, 50% until 07:50 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 26902 fall at 15:50 two days before, 03:50 on the day of departure and 11:50 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
26902 coach position and classes
26902 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end); EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout, and the seats rotate. The coach order is not published train by train, so check the coach guidance board on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach stops. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 26902
Meals on 26902 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. The meal charge depends on how many meals the journey covers, so it can differ between trains on the same route. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 26901
26901 runs the other way, from Sabarmati at 06:00 to Veraval at 12:55, in 6 h 55 min, and runs every day except Thursday.
The Ahmedabad – Somnath Vande Bharat Express (26901 / 26902) guide covers every train, stop and fare on this route.
26902 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 26902?
26902 leaves Veraval (VRL) at 15:50.
What time does 26902 reach Sabarmati?
26902 reaches Sabarmati (SBIB) at 22:30, after 6 h 40 min.
How can I check the running status of 26902?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 26902 and the date the train left Veraval to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 26902 run?
Every day except Thursday, counted from its departure from Veraval.
How many stops does 26902 have?
8 stops between Veraval and Sabarmati: Junagadh, Chital, Dhasa, Dhola, Botad, Dhandhuka, Dholka, Gandhigram.
What is the fare of 26902?
For the full journey, ₹1,315 in CC, ₹2,380 in EC (IRCTC fares via erail.in, 12 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 26902?
The first chart is prepared by 05:50 on the day of departure, and the final chart about 30 minutes before the 15:50 departure.
What is the platform number of 26902?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Veraval on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 26902?
26901, from Sabarmati at 06:00 to Veraval at 12:55.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fares listed on erail.in, 12 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.
More Vande Bharat trains near Veraval and Sabarmati
Ahmedabad – Somnath Vande Bharat Express (26901 / 26902)
Vande Bharat in Gujarat
Vande Bharat Routes: Full Vande Bharat Express Route List
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