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Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat train to start on Dec 15; check travel time, stops, timings, ticket price
Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat Train Number Ticket Price, Timings, Route: The train will begin commercial operations from December 15 on the Narasapur–Chennai route, while services from Chennai to Narasapur will commence from December 17.
The new Vande Bharat train is expected to significantly cut travel time and strengthen rail connectivity between the two cities. (Image: Southern Railway)
Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways (IR) is set to introduce a Vande Bharat Express train between Narasapur and Chennai. The train will begin commercial operations from December 15 on the Narasapur–Chennai route, while services from Chennai to Narasapur will commence from December 17. The new Vande Bharat train is expected to significantly cut travel time and strengthen rail connectivity between the two cities.
Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat train
In a statement, the Southern Railway (SR) zone said: “Train No. 20677 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express(6 days a week except Tuesdays) will be extended to Narasapur with effect from 17th December, 2025.
Train No. 20678 Vijayawada – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express (6 days a week except Tuesdays) will be inaugurated and extended to run from Narasapur with effect from 15th December, 2025.”
Narasapur to Chennai Vande Bharat train: Travel time
The Narasapur to Chennai Vande Bharat train is an extension of train number 20677/20678 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Vijayawada-Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express. The Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express will cover a distance of 655 km in 08:55 hrs.
Chennai-Narasapur Vande Bharat Express: Stoppages
During its journey between Dr MGR Chennai Central and Narasapur, this semi-high-speed train will stop at seven stations. These are: Renigunta Junction, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Gudivada Junction and Bhimavaram Town.
Narasapur to Chennai Vande Bharat Express time table
Train number 20677 Dr MGR Chennai Central–Narasapur Vande Bharat Express will depart Chennai at 05:30 hrs and arrive at Narasapur at 14:10 hrs. In the return direction, train number 20678 Narasapur–Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express will leave Narasapur at 14:50 hrs and reach Chennai at 23:45 hrs.
Timings and stoppages of Train No. 20677/20678 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Narasapur – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express till 11th January, 2026
20677
Dr MGR Chennai Central – Narasapur Vande Bharat Express
(except Tuesdays)
(Timings wef 17.12.2025 to 11.01.2026)
20678
Narasapur – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express
(except Tuesdays)
(Timings wef 15.12.2025 - 11.01.2026)
Time ↓
Type
Stations
Type
Time ↑
05.30
(d)
Dr MGR Chennai Central
(a)
23.45
07.05/07.10
(a/d)
Renigunta
(a/d)
21.50/21.55
08.39/08.40
(a/d)
Nellore
(a/d)
19.39/19.40
10.09/10.10
(a/d)
Ongole
(a/d)
18.29/18.30
11.21/11.22
(a/d)
Tenali
(a/d)
17.19/17.20
11.45/11.50
(a/d)
Vijayawada
(a/d)
16.50/16.55
12.28/12.30
(a/d)
Gudivada
(a/d)
16.04/16.05
13.15/13.17
(a/d)
Bhimavaram Town
(a/d)
15.19/15.20
14.10
(a)
Narasapur
(d)
14.50
Source: Southern Railway
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Timings and stoppages of Train No. 20677/20678 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Narasapur – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express from 12th January, 2026
20677
Dr MGR Chennai Central – Narasapur Vande Bharat Express
with effect from 12.01.2026
(except Tuesdays)
20678
Narasapur – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express
with effect from 12.01.2026
(except Tuesdays)
Time ↓
Type
Station
Type
Time ↑
05.30
(d)
Dr MGR Chennai Central
(a)
23.45
07.05/07.10
(a/d)
Renigunta
(a/d)
21.50/21.55
08.29/08.30
(a/d)
Nellore
(a/d)
19.39/19.40
09.43/09.45
(a/d)
Ongole
(a/d)
18.29/18.30
11.08/11.10
(a/d)
Tenali
(a/d)
17.19/17.20
11.40/11.45
(a/d)
Vijayawada
(a/d)
16.50/16.55
12.29/12.30
(a/d)
Gudivada
(a/d)
16.04/16.05
13.14/13.15
(a/d)
Bhimavaram Town
(a/d)
15.19/15.20
14.10
(a)
Narasapur
(d)
14.50
Source: Southern Railway
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Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat train ticket price
The ticket price for travelling in an AC Chair Car between Narasapur and Chennai is Rs 1635. For an Executive Chair Car, this comes up to Rs 3030.
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