20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express
Train number20494
Train nameChandigarh - Madurai SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationCHANDIGARH (CDG)
Departure08:05 · Day 1
Destination stationMADURAI JN (MDU)
Arrival13:40 · Day 3
Total distance3,083 km
Journey duration53 hours 35 minutes
Scheduled stations31
Intermediate stops29
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionAmbala (UMB)
Running daysMonday, Friday
Travel classes2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from CHANDIGARH at 8:05 AM. It arrives at its destination, MADURAI JN on Day 3 at 1:40 PM, covering a total distance of 3,083 km in 53 hours 35 minutes, with 29 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express runs on Monday, Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Ambala division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1CDGCHANDIGARHDay 1Source08:050 km
2UMBAMBALA CANTTDay 108:4508:5510 min45 km
3YJUDYAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRIDay 109:3509:405 min96 km
4SRESAHARANPUR JNDay 110:1710:3518 min126 km
5MOZMUZAFFARNAGARDay 111:3011:322 min184 km
6MTCMEERUT CITYDay 112:1312:152 min240 km
7GZBGHAZIABADDay 113:0413:062 min287 km
8NZMHAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JNDay 114:0014:1515 min315 km
9FDBFARIDABADDay 114:3214:342 min335 km
10AGCAGRA CANTT JNDay 116:5016:555 min501 km
11GWLGWALIOR JNDay 119:4019:422 min620 km
12VGLJVIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JNDay 121:5522:038 min718 km
13BPLBHOPAL JNDay 202:1002:2010 min1,008 km
14NGPNAGPUR JNDay 209:0009:055 min1,395 km
15SEGMSEVAGRAMDay 210:0010:022 min1,471 km
16CDCHANDRAPURDay 211:3711:392 min1,589 km
17BPQBALHARSHAHDay 213:0013:055 min1,603 km
18RDMRAMGUNDAMDay 214:5214:531 min1,746 km
19WLWARANGALDay 216:0916:101 min1,849 km
20BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 220:3020:4010 min2,056 km
21PERPERAMBURDay 303:2503:305 min2,486 km
22AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 304:2804:302 min2,548 km
23KPDKATPADI JNDay 305:2005:3010 min2,609 km
24ABAMBURDay 306:0806:102 min2,661 km
25VNVANIYAMBADIDay 306:2306:252 min2,678 km
26JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 307:1507:205 min2,693 km
27SASALEM JNDay 308:5709:003 min2,817 km
28EDERODE JNDay 310:0010:1010 min2,876 km
29KRRKARUR JNDay 311:0811:102 min2,941 km
30DGDINDIGUL JNDay 312:1212:153 min3,015 km
31MDUMADURAI JNDay 313:40Destination3,083 km

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express starts its journey from CHANDIGARH and terminates at MADURAI JN. The scheduled station sequence is: CHANDIGARH, AMBALA CANTT, YAMUNANAGAR JAGADHRI, SAHARANPUR JN, MUZAFFARNAGAR, MEERUT CITY, GHAZIABAD, HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN JN, FARIDABAD, AGRA CANTT JN, GWALIOR JN, VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI JN, BHOPAL JN, NAGPUR JN, SEVAGRAM, CHANDRAPUR, BALHARSHAH, RAMGUNDAM, WARANGAL, VIJAYAWADA JN, PERAMBUR, ARAKKONAM JN, KATPADI JN, AMBUR, VANIYAMBADI, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, KARUR JN, DINDIGUL JN, MADURAI JN.

Coach Position and Composition

20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

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

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai 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 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express departs from CHANDIGARH at 8:05 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express terminates at MADURAI JN (MDU).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-PC-B2-B1-M2-M1-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express covers a total distance of 3,083 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express operates on Monday, Friday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express has 29 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 20494 Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.