20643 Vande Bharat Express: MGR Chennai Central to Coimbatore
Train 20643 is the Vande Bharat Express from MGR Chennai Central (MAS) to Coimbatore Jn (CBE). It leaves MGR Chennai Central at 14:15 and reaches Coimbatore at 20:15 the same day, covering 497 km in 6 h with 3 stops on the way. It runs every day except Wednesday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 20644, which leaves Coimbatore at 06:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 14:15 leaves MGR Chennai Central
- 20:15 reaches Coimbatore
- 6 h journey
- 497 km 3 stops on the way
- 14:15MGR Chennai Central
- 17:45Salem
- 18:40Erode
- 19:20Tiruppur
- 20:15Coimbatore
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20643 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20643 time table, from MGR Chennai Central to Coimbatore Jn. Day 1 is the day the train leaves MGR Chennai Central.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGR Chennai Central | MAS | Starts | 14:15 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Salem | SA | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2 min | 1 | 334 |
| Erode | ED | 18:37 | 18:40 | 3 min | 1 | 396 |
| Tiruppur | TUP | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2 min | 1 | 446 |
| Coimbatore | CBE | 20:15 | Ends | – | 1 | 497 |
These are scheduled times, checked on 11 November 2026 against two independent timetable sources. On the day you travel, the live times on NTES take priority.
20643 route and stops
20643 stops at 3 stations between MGR Chennai Central and Coimbatore: Salem, Erode, Tiruppur. Leaving MGR Chennai Central at 14:15, 20643 runs 334 km to Salem, arriving at 17:43 after 3 h 28 min. From Salem it covers 62 km to Erode in 0 h 52 min, arriving at 18:37. From Erode it covers 50 km to Tiruppur in 0 h 38 min, arriving at 19:18. The last stretch, 51 km from Tiruppur, takes 0 h 55 min and ends at Coimbatore at 20:15.
Over the whole 497 km the average speed is about 83 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is MGR Chennai Central to Salem, 334 km at an average of about 96 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is MGR Chennai Central to Salem, 334 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 7 minutes; the longest halt is 3 minutes at Erode. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20643 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20643 live. To see where 20643 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20643.
- Choose the date the train left MGR Chennai Central.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 20643 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you are entitled to a full refund; see Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.
20643 running days
20643 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves MGR Chennai Central. The return train 20644 does not run on Wednesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20643 fare
IRCTC fares for the full journey from MGR Chennai Central to Coimbatore, one adult, General quota, checked on 11 November 2026:
| Class | With meal | No food | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | ₹1,385 | ₹1,078 | ₹307 |
| EC | ₹2,505 | ₹2,137 | ₹368 |
The fare includes the reservation charge, superfast charge and GST. A shorter journey costs less; IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations when you search. See Vande Bharat ticket price for other routes.
How to book 20643
Book 20643 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search MAS to CBE, or any pair of stations on its route, and pick CC or EC.
- Booking opens 60 days before the journey at 08:00 IST, counted from the day 20643 leaves MGR Chennai Central.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves MGR Chennai Central.
- First chart: prepared by 04:15 on the day of departure, for a 14:15 departure from MGR Chennai Central. The final chart is made at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Platform: not fixed in advance. It is announced at the station on the day; check the display boards or NTES.
Step-by-step help is in the Vande Bharat booking guide.
20643 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20643 leaves MGR Chennai Central at 14:15 you cancel a confirmed ticket. Under the 72, 24 and 8-hour bands announced in March 2026, you pay only the flat charge (₹189 in CC, ₹252 in EC, with GST) until 14:15 three days before, 25% of the fare until 14:15 the day before, 50% until 06:15 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20643 fall at 14:15 two days before, 02:15 on the day of departure and 10:15 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
20643 coach position and classes
20643 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. A Vande Bharat Express Chair Car train has 8, 16 or 20 coaches: CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end), and EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout with rotating seats. Indian Railways does not publish a fixed coach order for each train, so check the coach guidance boards on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach will stop. See the Vande Bharat seat map.
Food on 20643
Meals on 20643 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match: for the full journey the meal costs ₹307 in CC and ₹368 in EC. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 20644
20644 runs the other way, from Coimbatore at 06:00 to MGR Chennai Central at 11:50, in 5 h 50 min, and does not run on Wednesday. Together, 20643 and 20644 make the MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express pair.
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Chennai – Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express (20643 / 20644) guide.
20643 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20643?
20643 leaves MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 14:15.
What time does 20643 reach Coimbatore?
20643 reaches Coimbatore Jn (CBE) at 20:15, after 6 h.
How can I check the running status of 20643?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20643 and the date the train left MGR Chennai Central to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20643 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from MGR Chennai Central.
How many stops does 20643 have?
3 stops between MGR Chennai Central and Coimbatore: Salem, Erode, Tiruppur.
What is the fare of 20643?
For the full journey, ₹1,385 in CC, ₹2,505 in EC (IRCTC, 11 November 2026).
When is the chart prepared for 20643?
The first chart is prepared by 04:15 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 14:15 departure.
What is the platform number of 20643?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at MGR Chennai Central on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 20643?
20644, from Coimbatore at 06:00 to MGR Chennai Central at 11:50.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fare enquiry, 11 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.