Chennai to Other Cities Train Timings, Train Names & Fare Guide 2026

Chennai is an important railway hub in South India, with regular trains connecting the city with major destinations across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and other parts of India.

The main railway stations used for long-distance journeys are MGR Chennai Central (MAS), Chennai Egmore (MS), Tambaram (TBM) and, for selected services, Perambur and other suburban stations.

Below is a practical guide to popular Chennai train routes, train names, departure timings, approximate journey duration and indicative fares.

Chennai to Bengaluru Train Timings

Bengaluru is one of the most popular railway destinations from Chennai. Most major services operate from Chennai Central, while some trains use Perambur or other stations.

Train	No.	Departure	Arrival	Approx. Time	Indicative Fare
Double Decker Express	22625	07:25	13:10	5h 45m	₹300–₹800
Brindavan SF Express	12639	07:40	Around 14:00	6h 20m	₹300–₹900
Mysuru Express	12609	13:35	Around 20:05	6h 30m	₹250–₹1,000
Sanghamitra Express	12296	13:55	Around 20:20	6h 25m	₹300–₹1,500
Kaveri Express	16021	21:15	Around 03:50	6h 35m	₹300–₹1,500

Current timetable listings show Double Decker and Brindavan Express among the daily Chennai–Bengaluru services.

Approximate Chennai–Bengaluru Fare

• Second Sitting: ₹155–₹250
• Chair Car: ₹300–₹600
• Sleeper: ₹250–₹400
• 3A: ₹600–₹900
• 2A: ₹800–₹1,200

Actual fares depend on the train and class. Current booking listings show Chennai–Bengaluru fares starting at roughly ₹155, with higher classes costing considerably more.

Chennai to Vijayawada Train Timings

Vijayawada is a major railway junction on the Chennai–Howrah and Chennai–Delhi railway corridors.

Train	No.	Departure	Approx. Arrival	Journey
Navjeevan SF Express	12656	09:35	16:30	6h 55m
Pinakini SF Express	12712	14:05	21:10	7h 05m
Sanghamitra Express	12295	15:40	22:10	6h 30m
Charminar SF Express	12759	18:10	01:10	7h
Grand Trunk Express	12615	19:15	01:45	6h 30m
Tamil Nadu SF Express	12621	22:00	04:00	6h
MAS–Howrah SF Mail	12840	23:45	06:15	6h 30m

These are examples from current timetable listings; several of these services are listed as daily.

Approximate fare: ₹250–₹1,800 depending on class and train.

Chennai to Hyderabad Train Timings

Hyderabad is connected to Chennai through several overnight and daytime services.

Train	No.	Departure	Arrival	Journey
Kacheguda Express	17651	15:50	07:55	16h 05m
MAS–ChZ SF Express	12603	16:45	05:05	12h 20m
Charminar SF Express	12759	18:10	07:15	13h 05m

Current timetable listings identify MAS–ChZ SF Express as one of the quicker Chennai–Hyderabad services, taking about 12 hours 20 minutes.

Approximate fare: ₹350–₹2,200.

Chennai to Madurai Train Timings

Madurai is one of the busiest southern Tamil Nadu railway destinations from Chennai.

Popular services include:

Train	Boarding Station	Departure	Approx. Journey
Vaigai Express	Chennai Egmore	Afternoon	7–8 hours
Pearl City Express	Chennai Egmore	Evening	Around 9 hours
Pandian Express	Chennai Egmore	Evening/Night	Around 8 hours
Guruvayur Express	Tambaram/Egmore route	Daytime	Around 7–8 hours
Cape Superfast Express	Tambaram	Evening	Overnight
Silambu Superfast Express	Tambaram	Night	Overnight

For the Chennai Egmore–Madurai route, current listings show multiple services throughout the day, including Vaigai Express and Pearl City Express.

Approximate fare: ₹150–₹1,700 depending on class.

Chennai to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Train Timings

Trichy is approximately 330–350 km from Chennai and has frequent railway services.

Popular trains include:

• Rockfort Superfast Express
• Cholan Express
• Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express
• Vande Bharat services on selected days
• Kanyakumari Express
• Nellai Superfast Express
• Pearl City Express
• Pothigai Superfast Express

Current timetable data shows several services between Chennai Egmore and Tiruchirappalli, with the earliest services beginning around the early morning hours and additional services throughout the day.

Approximate journey: 4½–6 hours
Approximate fare: ₹150–₹1,500.

Chennai to Tirunelveli Train Timings

Chennai Egmore is an important boarding station for Tirunelveli-bound trains.

Train	No.	Departure	Approx. Arrival	Journey
Guruvayur Express	16127	10:20	21:00	10h 40m
Tamil Nadu/TCN SF service	20605	16:00	04:15	12h 15m
Kanyakumari Express	12633	17:20	03:10	9h 50m
Pearl City Express	12693	19:30	04:59	9h 29m
Anantapuri Express	20635	19:50	06:05	10h 15m
Nellai Superfast Express	12631	20:40	06:40	10h

Current listings show Kanyakumari, Nellai, Anantapuri, Pearl City and Pothigai services among the Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli options.

Approximate fare: ₹215–₹2,000 depending on train and class.

Chennai to Nagercoil Train Timings

Nagercoil is served by several overnight trains from Chennai.

Popular options include:

• Kanyakumari Express
• Anantapuri Express
• Nagercoil-bound Superfast services
• Guruvayur Express
• Other weekly/special trains

Approximate journey: 10–12 hours
Approximate fare: ₹300–₹2,300.

Tambaram is also an important boarding point for some south-bound services.

Chennai to Coimbatore Train Timings

Coimbatore is one of Tamil Nadu’s major industrial and commercial cities and has frequent railway connectivity from Chennai.

Popular trains include:

• Kovai Express
• Cheran Express
• Intercity Express
• Nilgiri Express
• Coimbatore Intercity services
• Other Superfast and weekly trains

Approximate journey: 7–9 hours
Approximate fare: ₹250–₹1,800.

Passengers should check whether their selected train starts from Chennai Central, Egmore, Tambaram or another Chennai-area station.

Chennai to Salem Train Timings

Salem is located on the Chennai–Coimbatore railway corridor.

Popular trains include:

• Kovai Express
• Cheran Express
• Yercaud Express
• Intercity services
• Other Superfast Express trains

Approximate journey: 4–5½ hours
Approximate fare: ₹150–₹1,300.

Chennai to Thanjavur Train Timings

Thanjavur is primarily served by trains operating through the Chennai Egmore–Tiruchirappalli–Thanjavur corridor.

Popular services include:

• Uzhavan Express
• Cholan Express
• Mannai Express
• Other Delta-region services

Approximate journey: 5–7 hours
Approximate fare: ₹180–₹1,500.

Chennai to Other Major Cities

Destination	Approx. Journey	Approx. Fare Range
Bengaluru	5½–7 hours	₹155–₹1,780
Vijayawada	6–8 hours	₹250–₹1,800
Hyderabad	12–16 hours	₹350–₹2,200
Madurai	6–9 hours	₹150–₹1,700
Trichy	4½–6 hours	₹150–₹1,500
Salem	4–5½ hours	₹150–₹1,300
Coimbatore	7–9 hours	₹250–₹1,800
Tirunelveli	9½–12 hours	₹215–₹2,000
Nagercoil	10–12 hours	₹300–₹2,300
Mumbai	20–25 hours	₹500–₹3,500
Delhi	28–32+ hours	₹700–₹4,500
Kolkata	25–30 hours	₹700–₹4,000

Note: The fare ranges above are indicative rather than fixed ticket prices. Sleeper, AC, Chair Car, First AC, Tatkal, Premium and special-train fares can differ substantially.

Chennai Railway Stations for Long-Distance Travel

Chennai Central – MAS

Best suited for many trains towards:

Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and northern India.

Chennai Egmore – MS

Particularly important for:

Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Tuticorin and Sengottai.

Tambaram – TBM

Useful for passengers from south Chennai and for selected long-distance trains towards southern Tamil Nadu.

Important Information Before Booking

Train timings can change because of railway maintenance, station redevelopment, diversions, special trains and seasonal timetable changes. For example, Southern Railway has announced temporary changes to suburban services around Chennai Egmore from August 25 to September 7, 2026, while some express services are also being temporarily changed because of Egmore redevelopment work from September 1.

Therefore, passengers should always verify:

• Train number
• Boarding station
• Departure time
• Arrival time
• Running days
• Platform
• Seat availability
• Current fare
• Any temporary diversion or cancellation before travelling.

Information Disclaimer: Train timings and fares shown here are approximate and provided for information purposes only. They may change without prior notice. Please verify the latest details with Indian Railways/IRCTC before travelling.