The devotees who are going to visit Hasanamba Temple in Hassan during the upcoming Hasanamba Festival in 2026 will have good news from South Western Railway (SWR). In order to make room for the increase in passenger traffic during the annual celebration of the Hindu festival, Bengaluru and Hassan and Arsikere and Hassan are going to get special train services for them.
The trains will operate from 29th October to 11th November, 2026, to give devotees and other passengers going to the district the opportunity to travel to Hassan and see the temple.
The Hasanamba Temple has attracted a huge number of devotees every year since it is a popular attraction to many of the people from different parts of Karnataka and neighbouring states for the blessing of Goddess Hasanamba. In 2026, 23 lakh people visited the temple and there are more people expected this year in 2026.
The additional railway services are meant to reduce the time of travel in the festival period and link Hassan more easily. Passengers need to check the railway timetable and ticket availability before travelling.
Bengaluru-Hassan Special Train: Timings and Stops
The first service, train numbers 06573 and 06574, will connect KSR Bengaluru to Hassan. The train will leave from KSR Bengaluru at 7:30 am and reach Hassan at 11:30 am. It will stop in Yeshwanthpur, Nelamangala, Kunigal, Yediyur, B.G. Nagar, Shravanabelagola and Channarayapatna. The stops will be useful for passengers travelling from Bengaluru as well as towns along the route.
On the return journey, train number 06574 will leave Hassan at 3:15 PM. It will stop at Channarayapatna, Shravanabelagola, B.G. Nagar, Yediyur, Kunigal, Nelamangala and Yeshwanthpur to reach KSR Bengaluru at 7 PM. The service is to run between October 29 and November 11th and will carry out 14 trips in both directions as per the announcement.
The Bengaluru–Hassan special train will have 21 coaches for passengers and will have different kinds of coaches. One AC First Class coach, one AC two-tier coach, 4 AC three-tier coaches, nine sleeper-class coaches and 4 general second-class coaches are expected to be available. The train will also incorporate a luggage-cum-brake van with a generator car and a brake van with a compartment for passengers with disabilities. This will give a wide variety of travel options for the festival rush.
To facilitate the smooth and convenient travel of devotees and cater to the extra rush of passengers during Sri Hasanamba Mahotsav, South Western Railway will operate special express trains on the following routes from 29.10.2026 to 11.11.2026. 📌 06573/06574 KSR Bengaluru – Hassan – KSR Bengaluru Special Express 📌 06291/06292 Arsikere – Hassan – Arsikere MEMU Special Book your Tickets early and Travel with ease! #SWRupdates @drmsbc
— South Western Railway (@SWRRLY) October 14, 2026
Arsikere–Hassan MEMU Special Train: Schedule and Stops
The second service will run between Arsikere and Hassan as an unreserved MEMU train with numbers 06291 and 06292. This will run from October 29 to November 11, except on Sundays. The service will have eight MEMU coaches and will take 12 trips in each direction during this period.
Train number 06291 will leave Arsikere at 11:30 AM and reach Hassan at 12:30 PM. It will stop at Habbanaghatta at 11:44 am and leave at 11:45 am, and at Bageshpura at 11:59 am and will leave at noon.
For the return journey, train number 06292 will leave Hassan at 12:45 PM and arrive at Arsikere at 2 PM. It will stop at Bageshpura at 1:09 PM and leave at 1:10 PM, and at Habbanaghatta at 1:26 PM and leave at 1:27 PM. As the MEMU train is an unreserved service, it will be a convenient means of travel for the passengers on short trips between Arsikere and Hassan.
Devotees Advised to Check Tickets and Timetables in Advance
Since many people will visit the Hasanamba Temple, they should plan their journey early and check ticket availability if there are reservations. Travellers should know the operating dates, departure times, intermediate stops and any future timetabling changes through an official Indian Railways information channel or the IRCTC website or app.
The special services will help to handle the extra passengers during the Hasanamba Festival and provide the rail connection to Hassan more conveniently. Bengaluru-based devotees can use the KSR Bengaluru–Hassan service, and passengers from Arsikere and nearby areas may take advantage of the MEMU train. Checking the latest official information before departure will help passengers avoid confusion and plan their temple visit more smoothly.
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