If you are going to travel by Vande Bharat train for the first time, then you need to keep some things in mind. The most important thing in this is the food available on the train. If you do not book food on the train, you will have to travel on an empty stomach.

This is because people do not come to sell food or water on Vande Bharat train. Apart from this, the Vande Bharat train does not stop at every station. People travelling long distances can exit the train only at 3 to 4 railway stations. But if the train starts, you cannot run and board the train. This is because the train gates are automatic. They close automatically like the metro and open automatically when they reach the railway station.

How to book food on Vande Bharat train

If you are booking tickets online, then you will get this option only while booking tickets online. While booking tickets, you will get the option of breakfast and lunch. While booking this, you have to keep in mind whether you want to have evening tea or breakfast or not. If you don't want to have breakfast, choose only the lunch or dinner option.

How much do you have to pay for food?

  • If you want only tea during the journey, you will have to pay Rs 15 for it.
  • If you are travelling in the Executive Chair Car and you want to have breakfast, then you will have to pay Rs 155 for this.
  • If you are travelling in EC class of Vande Bharat, you will have to pay Rs 3015. Which includes the charge for your meal.
  • Apart from this, if you travel in the CC class of Vande Bharat, then you will have to pay Rs 1600 to 1700, in which you have to pay the cost of food separately on many trains.

Is non-veg food available on the Vande Bharat train?

No, passengers travelling in the Vande Bharat train are not given non-veg food options. Only vegetarian food is served to the passengers.

Can I carry my own food on the Vande Bharat train?

If you want to take food from home on the Vande Bharat train, then this is your choice. You can take food with you. There is no restriction on eating songs brought from home on the train. You will not be stopped from eating food brought from home.

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