20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express
Train number20493
Train nameMadurai - Chandigarh SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationMADURAI JN (MDU)
Departure23:40 · Day 1
Destination stationCHANDIGARH (CDG)
Arrival03:30 · Day 4
Total distance3,083 km
Journey duration51 hours 50 minutes
Scheduled stations31
Intermediate stops29
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionMadurai (MDU)
Running daysWednesday, Sunday
Travel classes2A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 20493 Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MDUMADURAI JNDay 1Source23:400 km
2DGDINDIGUL JNDay 200:3500:405 min68 km
3KRRKARUR JNDay 201:4001:455 min142 km
4EDERODE JNDay 202:5503:0510 min207 km
5SASALEM JNDay 203:5504:005 min266 km
6JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 205:4805:502 min390 km
7VNVANIYAMBADIDay 206:0306:052 min405 km
8ABAMBURDay 206:1806:202 min422 km
9KPDKATPADI JNDay 207:0507:2015 min474 km
10AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 208:1808:202 min535 km
11PERPERAMBURDay 209:1009:155 min597 km
12NYPNAYUDUPETADay 211:1311:152 min707 km
13BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 215:4015:5010 min1,027 km
14WLWARANGALDay 218:5819:002 min1,234 km
15RDMRAMGUNDAMDay 220:2920:301 min1,337 km
16BPQBALHARSHAHDay 223:1023:155 min1,480 km
17CDCHANDRAPURDay 223:3023:322 min1,494 km
18SEGMSEVAGRAMDay 300:5801:002 min1,612 km
19NGPNAGPUR JNDay 302:2002:255 min1,688 km
20BPLBHOPAL JNDay 309:3009:4010 min2,075 km
21VGLJVIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JNDay 314:2514:338 min2,365 km
22GWLGWALIOR JNDay 316:0516:072 min2,463 km
23AGCAGRA CANTT JNDay 318:0518:105 min2,582 km
24NZMHAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JNDay 321:3521:5015 min2,768 km
25GZBGHAZIABADDay 322:2422:262 min2,796 km
26MTCMEERUT CITYDay 323:0423:062 min2,843 km
27MOZMUZAFFARNAGARDay 323:4623:482 min2,899 km
28SRESAHARANPUR JNDay 401:1001:2010 min2,957 km
29YJUDYAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRIDay 401:4601:482 min2,987 km
30UMBAMBALA CANTTDay 402:4002:455 min3,038 km
31CDGCHANDIGARHDay 403:30Destination3,083 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).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04A1
  5. Position 05M1
  6. Position 06M2
  7. Position 07B1
  8. Position 08B2
  9. Position 09PC
  10. Position 10S1
  11. Position 11S2
  12. Position 12S3
  13. Position 13S4
  14. Position 14S5
  15. Position 15S6
  16. Position 16S7
  17. Position 17S8
  18. Position 18S9
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04A1
05M1
06M2
07B1
08B2
09PC
10S1
11S2
12S3
13S4
14S5
15S6
16S7
17S8
18S9
19GEN
20GEN
21SLRD

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,870
Child fare
₹1,935
Adult Tatkal fare
₹4,395
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,460
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,685
Child fare
₹1,350
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,105
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,770
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹2,595
Child fare
₹1,305
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,015
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,725
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹1,090
Child fare
₹580
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,290
Child Tatkal fare
₹790
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹535
Child fare
₹275

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.