# Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fare likely under Rs 3,000, launch by August 2026 2026-08-14T12:15:57+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad may cost less than Rs 3,000 for a 508-km journey that will take around two hours at 320 kmph, according to Railway Ministry signals. The fare is being planned to be lower than air travel and accessible for middle-class passengers, though final rates are yet to be fixed. The bullet train will have 12 stations across the route. The first 50-km stretch between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to begin operations by August 15, 2026, with the full route to be opened gradually. About 80 per cent of the project work is complete. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: Bilimora, Gujarat, Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, railway ministry, Surat Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-fare-likely-under-rs-3000-launch-by-august-2026/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-fare-likely-under-rs-3000-launch-by-august-2026/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.