12609/12610 MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru SF Express
The 12609/12610 MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru SF Express is a popular superfast train. It operated by Indian Railways under the Southern Railway zone. This train connects MGR Chennai Central in Tamil Nadu with Mysuru Junction in Karnataka. Passengers widely use the train for business, tourism, education, and family trips. Its superfast category provides quicker and more comfortable connectivity between Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mysuru. Making it one of the preferred trains on this important South Indian route.
Train number 12609 operates from MGR Chennai Central to Mysuru Junction. While train number 12610 runs in the reverse direction from Mysuru to Chennai. During the journey. The train passes through several major railway stations including Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpettai, Bengaluru Cantonment, KSR Bengaluru City Junction, Mandya, and other important stations before reaching Mysuru. This train covers a distance of around 500 kilometers in nearly 9 to 10 hours and runs daily for passenger convenience.
The train offers different travel classes including AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, and General coaches. Passengers travelling on the train can access facilities such as comfortable berths, charging points, luggage space, washrooms, and onboard catering services. The train is considered a fast and economical travel option for passengers travelling between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Passengers travelling on this superfast train can also order fresh and hygienic food in train through TravelKhana. Which delivers restaurant-style meals directly to train seats at major railway stations. Travelers can enjoy biryani, South Indian meals, pizza, snacks, Jain food, and many other food options during their journey.
Highlights of MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru SF Express
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 9h 45m |
| Halts: | 24 |
| Distance: | 497 km |
| Avg Speed: | 51 km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Good |
| Punctuality: | Good |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Good |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12609/MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru MYS SF Express Route, Schedule & Time Table–
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central(MAS) | origin | 13:35 | origin | 0 | ||
| Tiruvallur(TRL) | 14:14 | 14:15 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Arakkonam Junction(AJJ) | 14:38 | 14:40 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Sholinghur(SHU) | 14:59 | 15:00 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Walajah Road Junction(WJR) | 15:14 | 15:15 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Mukundarayapuram(MCN) | 15:24 | 15:25 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Katpadi Junction(KPD) | 15:43 | 15:45 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gudiyattam(GYM) | 16:04 | 16:05 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ambur(AB) | 16:24 | 16:25 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Vaniyambadi(VN) | 16:39 | 16:40 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Jolarpettai Junction(JTJ) | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kuppam(KPN) | 17:44 | 17:45 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Bangarapet Junction(BWT) | 18:13 | 18:15 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Malur(MLO) | 18:39 | 18:40 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Whitefield(WFD) | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Krishnarajapuram(KJM) | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bengaluru East(BNCE) | 19:24 | 19:25 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Bengaluru Cantt.(BNC) | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2 | 0 | ||
| KSR Bengaluru City Junction(SBC) | 20:05 | 20:10 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Kengeri(KGI) | 20:29 | 20:30 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ramanagaram(RMGM) | 20:59 | 21:00 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Channapatna(CPT) | 21:09 | 21:10 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Maddur(MAD) | 21:24 | 21:25 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Mandya(MYA) | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pandavapura(PANP) | 22:09 | 22:10 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Mysuru Junction(MYS) | 23:30 | destination | destination | 0 | ||
12610/Mysuru – MGR Chennai Central SF Express MYS Route, Schedule & Time Table–
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysuru Junction(MYS) | origin | 04:45 | origin | 0 | ||
| Pandavapura(PANP) | 05:04 | 05:05 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Mandya(MYA) | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Maddur(MAD) | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Channapatna(CPT) | 06:17 | 06:18 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ramanagaram(RMGM) | 06:30 | 06:32 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kengeri(KGI) | 06:59 | 07:00 | 1 | 0 | ||
| KSR Bengaluru City Junction(SBC) | 07:45 | 08:02 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Bengaluru Cantt.(BNC) | 08:13 | 08:15 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Krishnarajapuram(KJM) | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Whitefield(WFD) | 08:34 | 08:35 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Malur(MLO) | 08:49 | 08:50 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Bangarapet Junction(BWT) | 09:16 | 09:18 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kuppam(KPN) | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Jolarpettai Junction(JTJ) | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Vaniyambadi(VN) | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ambur(AB) | 11:03 | 11:05 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gudiyattam(GYM) | 11:23 | 11:25 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Katpadi Junction(KPD) | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Mukundarayapuram(MCN) | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Walajah Road Junction(WJR) | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Sholinghur(SHU) | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Arakkonam Junction(AJJ) | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Tiruvallur(TRL) | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Perambur(PER) | 13:53 | 13:55 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chennai Central(MAS) | 14:30 | destination | destination | 0 | ||
12609/12610 MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru SF Express Coach Position Seat Map
Train Coach Position And Seat Layout Sleeper Class:-
Chair car AC Class(CC):
Second class Setting(2S):
Unreserved Class Compartment(UR):
Seating Cum Luggage Rake(SLR):