20663 Vande Bharat Express: Mysuru to MGR Chennai Central
Train 20663 is the Vande Bharat Express from Mysuru Jn (MYS) to MGR Chennai Central (MAS). It leaves Mysuru at 06:00 and reaches MGR Chennai Central at 12:30 the same day, covering 500 km in 6 h 30 min with 4 stops on the way. It runs every day except Thursday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 20664, which leaves MGR Chennai Central at 17:00.
Every stop, start to finish
- 06:00 leaves Mysuru
- 12:30 reaches MGR Chennai Central
- 6 h 30 min journey
- 500 km 4 stops on the way
- 06:00Mysuru
- 06:30Mandya
- 07:45KSR Bengaluru
- 08:06Krishnarajapuram
- 10:40Katpadi
- 12:30MGR Chennai Central
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20663 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20663 time table, from Mysuru Jn to MGR Chennai Central. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Mysuru.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysuru | MYS | Starts | 06:00 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Mandya | MYA | 06:28 | 06:30 | 2 min | 1 | 46 |
| KSR Bengaluru | SBC | 07:40 | 07:45 | 5 min | 1 | 139 |
| Krishnarajapuram | KJM | 08:04 | 08:06 | 2 min | 1 | 153 |
| Katpadi | KPD | 10:38 | 10:40 | 2 min | 1 | 371 |
| MGR Chennai Central | MAS | 12:30 | Ends | – | 1 | 500 |
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.
20663 route and stops
20663 stops at 4 stations between Mysuru and MGR Chennai Central: Mandya, KSR Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Katpadi. Leaving Mysuru at 06:00, 20663 runs 46 km to Mandya, arriving at 06:28 after 0 h 28 min. From Mandya it covers 93 km to KSR Bengaluru in 1 h 10 min, arriving at 07:40. From KSR Bengaluru it covers 14 km to Krishnarajapuram in 0 h 19 min, arriving at 08:04. From Krishnarajapuram it covers 218 km to Katpadi in 2 h 32 min, arriving at 10:38. The last stretch, 129 km from Katpadi, takes 1 h 50 min and ends at MGR Chennai Central at 12:30.
Over the whole 500 km the average speed is about 77 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Mysuru to Mandya, 46 km at an average of about 99 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Krishnarajapuram to Katpadi, 218 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 11 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at KSR Bengaluru. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20663 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20663 live. To see where 20663 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20663.
- Choose the date the train left Mysuru.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 20663 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.
20663 running days
20663 runs six days a week and does not run on Thursday. The running day is the day the train leaves Mysuru. The return train 20664 does not run on Thursday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20663 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 20663, 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 20663
Book 20663 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search MYS 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 20663 leaves Mysuru.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Mysuru.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:00 departure from Mysuru. 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.
20663 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20663 leaves Mysuru 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 20663 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.
20663 coach position and classes
20663 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 20663
Meals on 20663 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 20664
20664 runs the other way, from MGR Chennai Central at 17:00 to Mysuru at 23:30, in 6 h 30 min, and does not run on Thursday. Together, 20663 and 20664 make the Mysuru–MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express pair.
Other Vande Bharat trains between Mysuru and MGR Chennai Central: 20607 (MGR Chennai Central 05:50 → Mysuru 12:20), 20608 (Mysuru 13:05 → MGR Chennai Central 19:20).
All Vande Bharat trains and their timings are in the Vande Bharat train timings list, and every route in the route list.
20663 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20663?
20663 leaves Mysuru Jn (MYS) at 06:00.
What time does 20663 reach MGR Chennai Central?
20663 reaches MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 12:30, after 6 h 30 min.
How can I check the running status of 20663?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20663 and the date the train left Mysuru to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20663 run?
Every day except Thursday, counted from its departure from Mysuru.
How many stops does 20663 have?
4 stops between Mysuru and MGR Chennai Central: Mandya, KSR Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Katpadi.
When is the chart prepared for 20663?
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 20663?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Mysuru on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 20663?
20664, from MGR Chennai Central at 17:00 to Mysuru at 23:30.
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.