20977 Vande Bharat Express: Ajmer to Chandigarh

20977 time table

The full Vande Bharat Express 20977 time table, from Ajmer Jn to Chandigarh. Day 1 is the day the train leaves Ajmer.

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.

20977 route and stops

20977 stops at 8 stations between Ajmer and Chandigarh: Kishangarh, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantt, Ambala Cantt. Leaving Ajmer at 06:10, 20977 runs 26 km to Kishangarh, arriving at 06:30 after 20 min. From Kishangarh it covers 109 km to Jaipur in 1 h 10 min, arriving at 07:42. From Jaipur it covers 6 km to Gandhinagar Jaipur in 6 min, arriving at 07:53. From Gandhinagar Jaipur it covers 145 km to Alwar in 1 h 32 min, arriving at 09:27. From Alwar it covers 74 km to Rewari in 53 min, arriving at 10:23. From Rewari it covers 51 km to Gurgaon in 39 min, arriving at 11:04. From Gurgaon it covers 17 km to Delhi Cantt in 24 min, arriving at 11:30. From Delhi Cantt it covers 204 km to Ambala Cantt in 2 h 28 min, arriving at 14:03. The last stretch, 68 km from Ambala Cantt, takes 40 min and ends at Chandigarh at 14:45.

Over the whole 700 km the average speed is about 82 km/h, including stops. The fastest stretch is Ambala Cantt to Chandigarh, 68 km at an average of about 102 km/h. The longest run without a stop is Delhi Cantt to Ambala Cantt, 204 km. In all, the train stands at stations for about 23 minutes; the longest halt is 5 minutes at Jaipur. Compare it with other trains in Vande Bharat speed, and on board watch your live speed with the Vande Bharat speed checker.

20977 running status

This page shows the scheduled timetable; it does not track 20977 live. To see where 20977 is now and how late it is running:

1. Open the official NTES running status page or the NTES app.
2. Enter the train number, 20977.
3. Choose the date the train left Ajmer.
4. NTES shows the last station passed, the expected time at each stop and any delay.

To see where 20977 should be at this moment by its timetable, with the next stop and time left to Chandigarh, open the Vande Bharat live location tool; it is a scheduled position, so use NTES for the real one.

If 20977 runs more than 3 hours late and you decide not to travel, you get the full fare back; under IRCTC's published rules you file a TDR before the train actually leaves. See Vande Bharat TDR and late train refund.

20977 running days

20977 runs six days a week and does not run on Wednesday. The running day is the day the train leaves Ajmer. The return train 20978 runs every day except Wednesday. Check any date with the running days checker.

20977 fare

Fares for the full journey from Ajmer to Chandigarh, one adult, General quota, with the meal. These are IRCTC fares as listed on erail.in and matched against its fare calculator, checked on 12 November 2026. The no-food price is not shown because we do not have the meal charge for this train.

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 20977

Book 20977 on IRCTC, the official Indian Railways booking service, or at a reservation counter. Search AII to CDG, 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 20977 leaves Ajmer.
• Tatkal: opens at 10:00 IST the day before the train leaves Ajmer.
• First chart: prepared by 20:00 the evening before, for a 06:10 departure from Ajmer. The final chart is made about 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.

20977 cancellation deadlines

Cancellation charges depend on how long before 20977 leaves Ajmer at 06:10 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 06:10 three days before, 25% of the fare until 06:10 the day before, 50% until 22:10 the day before, and nothing comes back after that. IRCTC's published rules still use 48, 12 and 4 hours, which for 20977 fall at 06:10 two days before, 18:10 the day before and 02:10 on the day of departure. Details are in Vande Bharat cancellation charges.

20977 coach position and classes

20977 has AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC) seats. CC coaches seat 78 in a 3+2 layout (44 in the driving coach at each end); EC coaches seat 52 in a 2+2 layout, and the seats rotate. The coach order is not published train by train, so check the coach guidance board on the platform or the RailOne app for where your coach stops. See the Vande Bharat seat map.

Food on 20977

Meals on 20977 are optional. You choose a meal or No Food when you book on IRCTC, and the fare changes to match. The meal charge depends on how many meals the journey covers, so it can differ between trains on the same route. See Vande Bharat food.

Return train 20978

20978 runs the other way, from Chandigarh at 15:15 to Ajmer at 23:58, in 8 h 43 min, and runs every day except Wednesday.

The Ajmer – Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express (20977 / 20978) guide covers every train, stop and fare on this route.

20977 Vande Bharat FAQs

What is the departure time of 20977?
20977 leaves Ajmer Jn (AII) at 06:10.

What time does 20977 reach Chandigarh?
20977 reaches Chandigarh (CDG) at 14:45, after 8 h 35 min.

How can I check the running status of 20977?
On NTES, the official National Train Enquiry System: enter 20977 and the date the train left Ajmer to see where it is and any delay.

On which days does 20977 run?
Every day except Wednesday, counted from its departure from Ajmer.

How many stops does 20977 have?
8 stops between Ajmer and Chandigarh: Kishangarh, Jaipur, Gandhinagar Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantt, Ambala Cantt.

What is the fare of 20977?
For the full journey, ₹1,750 in CC, ₹3,200 in EC (IRCTC fares via erail.in, 12 November 2026).

When is the chart prepared for 20977?
The first chart is prepared by 20:00 the evening before, and the final chart about 30 minutes before the 06:10 departure.

What is the platform number of 20977?
It is not fixed in advance. The platform is announced at Ajmer on the day; check the station display boards or NTES.

What is the return train of 20977?
20978, from Chandigarh at 15:15 to Ajmer at 23:58.

Sources

Timetable: erail.in and ConfirmTkt, both checked on 11 November 2026; live running: NTES. Fares: IRCTC fares listed on erail.in, 12 November 2026. Booking and cancellation rules: IRCTC and the Ministry of Railways. Report a correction.