20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express
Train Information
| Train number | 20493 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | MADURAI JN (MDU) |
| Departure | 23:40 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | CHANDIGARH (CDG) |
| Arrival | 03:30 · Day 4 |
| Total distance | 3,083 km |
| Journey duration | 51 hours 50 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 31 |
| Intermediate stops | 29 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Madurai (MDU) |
| Running days | Wednesday, Sunday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from MADURAI JN at 11:40 PM. It arrives at its destination, CHANDIGARH on Day 4 at 3:30 AM, covering a total distance of 3,083 km in 51 hours 50 minutes, with 29 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express runs on Wednesday, Sunday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Madurai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MDU | MADURAI JN | Day 1 | Source | 23:40 | 0 km | |
| 2 | DG | DINDIGUL JN | Day 2 | 00:35 | 00:40 | 5 min | 68 km |
| 3 | KRR | KARUR JN | Day 2 | 01:40 | 01:45 | 5 min | 142 km |
| 4 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 02:55 | 03:05 | 10 min | 207 km |
| 5 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 2 | 03:55 | 04:00 | 5 min | 266 km |
| 6 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 2 | 05:48 | 05:50 | 2 min | 390 km |
| 7 | VN | VANIYAMBADI | Day 2 | 06:03 | 06:05 | 2 min | 405 km |
| 8 | AB | AMBUR | Day 2 | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 min | 422 km |
| 9 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 2 | 07:05 | 07:20 | 15 min | 474 km |
| 10 | AJJ | ARAKKONAM JN | Day 2 | 08:18 | 08:20 | 2 min | 535 km |
| 11 | PER | PERAMBUR | Day 2 | 09:10 | 09:15 | 5 min | 597 km |
| 12 | NYP | NAYUDUPETA | Day 2 | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2 min | 707 km |
| 13 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 15:40 | 15:50 | 10 min | 1,027 km |
| 14 | WL | WARANGAL | Day 2 | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2 min | 1,234 km |
| 15 | RDM | RAMGUNDAM | Day 2 | 20:29 | 20:30 | 1 min | 1,337 km |
| 16 | BPQ | BALHARSHAH | Day 2 | 23:10 | 23:15 | 5 min | 1,480 km |
| 17 | CD | CHANDRAPUR | Day 2 | 23:30 | 23:32 | 2 min | 1,494 km |
| 18 | SEGM | SEVAGRAM | Day 3 | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2 min | 1,612 km |
| 19 | NGP | NAGPUR JN | Day 3 | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5 min | 1,688 km |
| 20 | BPL | BHOPAL JN | Day 3 | 09:30 | 09:40 | 10 min | 2,075 km |
| 21 | VGLJ | VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN | Day 3 | 14:25 | 14:33 | 8 min | 2,365 km |
| 22 | GWL | GWALIOR JN | Day 3 | 16:05 | 16:07 | 2 min | 2,463 km |
| 23 | AGC | AGRA CANTT JN | Day 3 | 18:05 | 18:10 | 5 min | 2,582 km |
| 24 | NZM | HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN | Day 3 | 21:35 | 21:50 | 15 min | 2,768 km |
| 25 | GZB | GHAZIABAD | Day 3 | 22:24 | 22:26 | 2 min | 2,796 km |
| 26 | MTC | MEERUT CITY | Day 3 | 23:04 | 23:06 | 2 min | 2,843 km |
| 27 | MOZ | MUZAFFARNAGAR | Day 3 | 23:46 | 23:48 | 2 min | 2,899 km |
| 28 | SRE | SAHARANPUR JN | Day 4 | 01:10 | 01:20 | 10 min | 2,957 km |
| 29 | YJUD | YAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRI | Day 4 | 01:46 | 01:48 | 2 min | 2,987 km |
| 30 | UMB | AMBALA CANTT | Day 4 | 02:40 | 02:45 | 5 min | 3,038 km |
| 31 | CDG | CHANDIGARH | Day 4 | 03:30 | Destination | 3,083 km |
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express starts its journey from MADURAI JN and terminates at CHANDIGARH. The scheduled station sequence is: MADURAI JN, DINDIGUL JN, KARUR JN, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, VANIYAMBADI, AMBUR, KATPADI JN, ARAKKONAM JN, PERAMBUR, NAYUDUPETA, VIJAYAWADA JN, WARANGAL, RAMGUNDAM, BALHARSHAH, CHANDRAPUR, SEVAGRAM, NAGPUR JN, BHOPAL JN, VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN, GWALIOR JN, AGRA CANTT JN, HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN, GHAZIABAD, MEERUT CITY, MUZAFFARNAGAR, SAHARANPUR JN, YAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRI, AMBALA CANTT, CHANDIGARH.
Coach Position and Composition
20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04A1
- Position 05M1
- Position 06M2
- Position 07B1
- Position 08B2
- Position 09PC
- Position 10S1
- Position 11S2
- Position 12S3
- Position 13S4
- Position 14S5
- Position 15S6
- Position 16S7
- Position 17S8
- Position 18S9
- Position 19GEN
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | M1 |
| 06 | M2 |
| 07 | B1 |
| 08 | B2 |
| 09 | PC |
| 10 | S1 |
| 11 | S2 |
| 12 | S3 |
| 13 | S4 |
| 14 | S5 |
| 15 | S6 |
| 16 | S7 |
| 17 | S8 |
| 18 | S9 |
| 19 | GEN |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express departs from MADURAI JN at 11:40 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express terminates at CHANDIGARH (CDG).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-M1-M2-B1-B2-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express covers a total distance of 3,083 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express operates on Wednesday, Sunday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express has 29 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.