20677 Vande Bharat Express: MGR Chennai Central to Narasapur
Train 20677 is the Vande Bharat Express from MGR Chennai Central (MAS) to Narasapur (NS). It leaves MGR Chennai Central at 05:30 and reaches Narasapur at 14:10 the same day, covering 655 km in 8 h 40 min with 7 stops on the way. It runs every day except Tuesday and has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. The return train is 20678, which leaves Narasapur at 14:50.
Every stop, start to finish
- 05:30 leaves MGR Chennai Central
- 14:10 reaches Narasapur
- 8 h 40 min journey
- 655 km 7 stops on the way
- 05:30MGR Chennai Central
- 07:10Renigunta
- 08:42Nellore
- 09:45Ongole
- 11:10Tenali
- 11:45Vijayawada
- 12:30Gudivada
- 13:15Bhimavaram Town
- 14:10Narasapur
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20677 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20677 time table, from MGR Chennai Central to Narasapur. Day 1 is the day the train leaves MGR Chennai Central.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGR Chennai Central | MAS | Starts | 05:30 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Renigunta | RU | 07:05 | 07:10 | 5 min | 1 | 141 |
| Nellore | NLR | 08:41 | 08:42 | 1 min | 1 | 263 |
| Ongole | OGL | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2 min | 1 | 379 |
| Tenali | TEL | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2 min | 1 | 486 |
| Vijayawada | BZA | 11:40 | 11:45 | 5 min | 1 | 517 |
| Gudivada | GDV | 12:29 | 12:30 | 1 min | 1 | 561 |
| Bhimavaram Town | BVRT | 13:14 | 13:15 | 1 min | 1 | 624 |
| Narasapur | NS | 14:10 | Ends | – | 1 | 655 |
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.
20677 route and stops
20677 stops at 7 stations between MGR Chennai Central and Narasapur: Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town. Leaving MGR Chennai Central at 05:30, 20677 runs 141 km to Renigunta, arriving at 07:05 after 1 h 35 min. From Renigunta it covers 122 km to Nellore in 1 h 31 min, arriving at 08:41. From Nellore it covers 116 km to Ongole in 1 h 1 min, arriving at 09:43. From Ongole it covers 107 km to Tenali in 1 h 23 min, arriving at 11:08. From Tenali it covers 31 km to Vijayawada in 0 h 30 min, arriving at 11:40. From Vijayawada it covers 44 km to Gudivada in 0 h 44 min, arriving at 12:29. From Gudivada it covers 63 km to Bhimavaram Town in 0 h 44 min, arriving at 13:14. The last stretch, 31 km from Bhimavaram Town, takes 0 h 55 min and ends at Narasapur at 14:10.
Over the whole 655 km the average speed is about 76 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Nellore to Ongole, 116 km at an average of about 114 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is MGR Chennai Central to Renigunta, 141 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 17 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Renigunta. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20677 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20677 live. To see where 20677 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20677.
- 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 20677 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.
20677 running days
20677 runs six days a week and does not run on Tuesday. The running day is the day the train leaves MGR Chennai Central. The return train 20678 does not run on Tuesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20677 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 20677, 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 20677
Book 20677 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search MAS to NS, 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 20677 leaves MGR Chennai Central.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves MGR Chennai Central.
- First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 05:30 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.
20677 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20677 leaves MGR Chennai Central at 05:30 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 05:30 three days before, 25% of the fare until 05:30 the day before, 50% until 21:30 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20677 fall at 05:30 two days before, 17:30 the day before and 01:30 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
20677 coach position and classes
20677 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 20677
Meals on 20677 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 20678
20678 runs the other way, from Narasapur at 14:50 to MGR Chennai Central at 23:45, in 8 h 55 min, and does not run on Tuesday. Together, 20677 and 20678 make the MGR Chennai Central–Narasapur Vande Bharat Express pair.
All Vande Bharat trains and their timings are in the Vande Bharat train timings list, and every route in the route list.
20677 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20677?
20677 leaves MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 05:30.
What time does 20677 reach Narasapur?
20677 reaches Narasapur (NS) at 14:10, after 8 h 40 min.
How can I check the running status of 20677?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20677 and the date the train left MGR Chennai Central to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20677 run?
Every day except Tuesday, counted from its departure from MGR Chennai Central.
How many stops does 20677 have?
7 stops between MGR Chennai Central and Narasapur: Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali, Vijayawada, Gudivada, Bhimavaram Town.
When is the chart prepared for 20677?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 05:30 departure.
What is the platform number of 20677?
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 20677?
20678, from Narasapur at 14:50 to MGR Chennai Central at 23:45.
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.