Runs from: Surat (ST) to Kota Junction (KOTA)
| Halt # | Station Name (Code) | Arrival | Departure | Halt Time | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surat ST | Source | 07:05 | - | 0 km | 1 |
| 2 | Vijayawada Junction BZA | 07:21 | 08:14 | 2 mins | 122 km | 1 |
| 3 | Mumbai Central MMCT | 08:38 | 10:08 | 12 mins | 333 km | 1 |
| 4 | New Delhi NDLS | 10:44 | 12:56 | 6 mins | 444 km | 1 |
| 5 | Kota Junction KOTA | 12:53 | 13:25 | 8 mins | 658 km | 1 |
Train 02563, named the Howrah - Kolkata Shatabdi Express, is a premium Shatabdi Express operated by Indian Railways. It connects the key terminal stations of Surat (ST) and Kota Junction (KOTA), covering a total distance of 658 km during its journey.
This train runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. It features comfortable seating and sleeping options across multiple travel classes including CC, EC. With a total of 5 scheduled stops along the route, passengers can check accurate station arrival/departure times, exact halt durations, and distance markers in the timetable above to plan their journeys efficiently.