Matsyagandha Express runs between
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Railway Station at
Mumbai,
Maharashtra and
Mangalore Central Railway Station in
Karnataka. (The word ‘matsyagandha’ means ‘fishy-smelling.’ In Hindu mythology Veda Vyasa was born to Matsyagandhi, a fisherman's daughter.) Main towns on the way are
Thane,
Panvel,
Chiplun, Ratnagiri,
Karwar,
Kumta,
Honnavar,
Murdeshwar,
Kundapura and
Udupi. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 1,187 km. Second A/C, third A/C and sleeper class coaches are available.
Train number 2619: Lokmanya Tilak to
Mangalore, leaves Lokmanya Tilak at 14:05 hrs.
Train number 2620: Mangalore to Lokmanya Tilak, leaves Mangalore at 14:40 hrs.
Base fare:
Class IIA – Rs 1631.00
Class IIIA – Rs 1050.00
Class SL – Rs 393.00