20678 Vande Bharat Express: Narasapur to MGR Chennai Central
Train 20678 is the Vande Bharat Express from Narasapur (NS) to MGR Chennai Central (MAS). It leaves Narasapur at 14:50 and reaches MGR Chennai Central at 23:45 the same day, covering 655 km in 8 h 55 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 20677, which leaves MGR Chennai Central at 05:30.
Every stop, start to finish
- 14:50 leaves Narasapur
- 23:45 reaches MGR Chennai Central
- 8 h 55 min journey
- 655 km 7 stops on the way
- 14:50Narasapur
- 15:20Bhimavaram Town
- 16:05Gudivada
- 16:55Vijayawada
- 17:20Tenali
- 18:30Ongole
- 19:40Nellore
- 21:55Renigunta
- 23:45MGR Chennai Central
Scheduled times. Live running on NTES.
On this page
20678 time table
The full Vande Bharat Express 20678 time table, from Narasapur to MGR Chennai Central. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Narasapur.
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narasapur | NS | Starts | 14:50 | – | 1 | 0 |
| Bhimavaram Town | BVRT | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1 min | 1 | 31 |
| Gudivada | GDV | 16:04 | 16:05 | 1 min | 1 | 95 |
| Vijayawada | BZA | 16:50 | 16:55 | 5 min | 1 | 139 |
| Tenali | TEL | 17:19 | 17:20 | 1 min | 1 | 170 |
| Ongole | OGL | 18:29 | 18:30 | 1 min | 1 | 277 |
| Nellore | NLR | 19:39 | 19:40 | 1 min | 1 | 393 |
| Renigunta | RU | 21:50 | 21:55 | 5 min | 1 | 515 |
| MGR Chennai Central | MAS | 23:45 | 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.
20678 route and stops
20678 stops at 7 stations between Narasapur and MGR Chennai Central: Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Renigunta. Leaving Narasapur at 14:50, 20678 runs 31 km to Bhimavaram Town, arriving at 15:19 after 0 h 29 min. From Bhimavaram Town it covers 64 km to Gudivada in 0 h 44 min, arriving at 16:04. From Gudivada it covers 44 km to Vijayawada in 0 h 45 min, arriving at 16:50. From Vijayawada it covers 31 km to Tenali in 0 h 24 min, arriving at 17:19. From Tenali it covers 107 km to Ongole in 1 h 9 min, arriving at 18:29. From Ongole it covers 116 km to Nellore in 1 h 9 min, arriving at 19:39. From Nellore it covers 122 km to Renigunta in 2 h 10 min, arriving at 21:50. The last stretch, 140 km from Renigunta, takes 1 h 50 min and ends at MGR Chennai Central at 23:45.
Over the whole 655 km the average speed is about 73 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Ongole to Nellore, 116 km at an average of about 101 km/h, and the longest run without a stop is Renigunta to MGR Chennai Central, 140 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 15 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Vijayawada. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed.
20678 running status
This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20678 live. To see where 20678 is now and how late it is running:
- Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
- Enter the train number, 20678.
- Choose the date the train left Narasapur.
- NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.
If 20678 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.
20678 running days
20678 runs six days a week and does not run on Tuesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Narasapur. The return train 20677 does not run on Tuesday either. Check any date with the running days checker.
20678 fare
IRCTC shows the fare for your exact stations and class when you search for 20678, 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 20678
Book 20678 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search NS 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 20678 leaves Narasapur.
- Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Narasapur.
- First chart: prepared by 04:50 on the day of departure, for a 14:50 departure from Narasapur. 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.
20678 cancellation deadlines
Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20678 leaves Narasapur at 14:50 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 14:50 three days before, 25% of the fare until 14:50 the day before, 50% until 06:50 on the day of departure, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20678 fall at 14:50 two days before, 02:50 on the day of departure and 10:50 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.
20678 coach position and classes
20678 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 20678
Meals on 20678 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 20677
20677 runs the other way, from MGR Chennai Central at 05:30 to Narasapur at 14:10, in 8 h 40 min, and does not run on Tuesday. Together, 20678 and 20677 make the Narasapur–MGR Chennai Central 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.
20678 Vande Bharat FAQs
What is the departure time of 20678?
20678 leaves Narasapur (NS) at 14:50.
What time does 20678 reach MGR Chennai Central?
20678 reaches MGR Chennai Central (MAS) at 23:45, after 8 h 55 min.
How can I check the running status of 20678?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20678 and the date the train left Narasapur to see where it is and any delay.
On which days does 20678 run?
Every day except Tuesday, counted from its departure from Narasapur.
How many stops does 20678 have?
7 stops between Narasapur and MGR Chennai Central: Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Renigunta.
When is the chart prepared for 20678?
The first chart is prepared by 04:50 on the day of departure, and the final chart at least 30 minutes before the 14:50 departure.
What is the platform number of 20678?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Narasapur on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.
What is the return train of 20678?
20677, from MGR Chennai Central at 05:30 to Narasapur at 14:10.
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.