20644 Vande Bharat Express: Coimbatore to MGR Chennai Central
Train 20644 is the Vande Bharat Express from Coimbatore Jn (CBE) to MGR Chennai Central (MAS). It leaves Coimbatore at 06:00 and reaches MGR Chennai Central at 11:50 the same day, covering 497 km in 5 h 50 min 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 20643, which leaves MGR Chennai Central at 14:15.
Every stop, start to finish
- 06:00 leaves Coimbatore
- 11:50 reaches MGR Chennai Central
- 5 h 50 min journey
- 497 km 3 stops on the way
- 06:00Coimbatore
- 06:35Tiruppur
- 07:15Erode
- 08:05Salem
- 11:50MGR Chennai Central
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20644 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20644 time table, from Coimbatore Jn to MGR Chennai Central. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Coimbatore.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore | CBE | Starts | 06:00 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Tiruppur | TUP | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2 min | 1 | 51 |
| Erode | ED | 07:12 | 07:15 | 3 min | 1 | 101 |
| Salem | SA | 08:02 | 08:05 | 3 min | 1 | 164 |
| MGR Chennai Central | MAS | 11:50 | 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.
20644 route and stops
20644 stops at 3 stations between Coimbatore and MGR Chennai Central: Tiruppur, Erode, Salem. Leaving Coimbatore at 06:00, 20644 runs 51 km to Tiruppur, arriving at 06:33 after 0 h 33 min. From Tiruppur it covers 50 km to Erode in 0 h 37 min, arriving at 07:12. From Erode it covers 63 km to Salem in 0 h 47 min, arriving at 08:02. The last stretch, 333 km from Salem, takes 3 h 45 min and ends at MGR Chennai Central at 11:50.
Over the whole 497 km the average speed is about 85 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Coimbatore to Tiruppur, 51 km at an average of about 93 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Salem to MGR Chennai Central, 333 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 8 minutes; the longest halt is 3 minutes at Erode. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20644 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20644 live. To see where 20644 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20644.
- Choose the date the train left Coimbatore.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 20644 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.
20644 running days
20644 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Coimbatore. The return train 20643 does not run on Wednesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20644 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 20644, and you can see it without logging in. The fare includes the base fare, reservation and superfast charges, GST and the meal, unless you choose No Food. On the Vande Bharat Express routes we have checked, full-route fares were ₹1,385 to ₹1,835 in CC and ₹2,505 to ₹3,385 in EC on 11 November 2026. See Vande Bharat ticket price for each route.
How to book 20644
Book 20644 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search CBE to MAS, 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 20644 leaves Coimbatore.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Coimbatore.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:00 departure from Coimbatore. 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.
20644 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20644 leaves Coimbatore at 06:00 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 06:00 three days before, 25% of the fare until 06:00 the day before, 50% until 22:00 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20644 fall at 06:00 two days before, 18:00 the day before and 02:00 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
20644 coach position and classes
20644 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 20644
Meals on 20644 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. Which meals you get depends on the time of day the train runs. See Vande Bharat food.
Return train 20643
20643 runs the other way, from MGR Chennai Central at 14:15 to Coimbatore at 20:15, in 6 h, and does not run on Wednesday. Together, 20644 and 20643 make the Coimbatore–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express pair.
Everything about this route, from fares to boarding tips, is in the Chennai – Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express (20643 / 20644) guide.
20644 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20644?
20644 leaves Coimbatore Jn (CBE) at 06:00.
What time does 20644 reach MGR Chennai Central?
20644 reaches MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 11:50, after 5 h 50 min.
How can I check the running status of 20644?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20644 and the date the train left Coimbatore to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20644 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from Coimbatore.
How many stops does 20644 have?
3 stops between Coimbatore and MGR Chennai Central: Tiruppur, Erode, Salem.
When is the chart prepared for 20644?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 06:00 departure.
What is the platform number of 20644?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Coimbatore on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 20644?
20643, from MGR Chennai Central at 14:15 to Coimbatore at 20:15.
Sources
Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.