The proposed Vande Bharat Sleeper could reduce Pune–Bengaluru travel by three to four hours. Timetable, fares and bookings are pending. The service is expected to offer Pune a direct overnight connection to Bengaluru and Mumbai, improving travel options for passengers travelling between Maharashtra and. For years, passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai have had very few fast rail options, with the Udyan Express taking nearly 24 hours to cover the distance.