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Kanniyakumari to Tambaram Trains

Q: What classes are available on Kanniyakumari to Tambaram trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

15 direct trains between Kanniyakumari (CAPE) and Tambaram (TBM) — fastest covers it in 8h 08m, cheapest from ₹375.

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15Total trains

4Run daily

671km

8h 08mFastest

₹375From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take NCJ MS VB EXP (8h 08m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹375. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12634	KANYAKUMARI EXP	18:00	05:08	11h 08m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12641	TIRUKKURAL EXP	20:30	07:38	11h 08m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Fri
12666	CAPE HWH SF EXP	05:50	18:08	12h 18m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
06044	CAPE MS SF SPL	23:25	10:15	10h 50m	3A, SL	Sun
12668	CAPE MS SF EXP	16:35	04:10	11h 35m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
22658	CAPE TBM SF EXP	16:35	04:10	11h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Thu
12690	CAPE MAS SF EXP	20:30	11:25	14h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
16128	GUV CHENNAI EXP	06:33	19:28	12h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16352	NCJ LTT EXPRESS	06:15	18:15	12h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Sun
20692	NCJ-TBM ANTYODAYA SF EXP	15:50	05:05	13h 15m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20636	ANANTAPURI EXP	17:21	04:48	11h 27m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16367	KASHI TAMIL EXP	20:30	10:10	13h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu
20628	NCJ MS VB EXP	14:20	22:28	08h 08m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16122	TBM AMRIT BHARAT	11:47	23:45	11h 58m	SL	Thu
16357	CHZ AMRIT BHARAT	23:45	12:28	12h 43m	SL	Thu

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Kanniyakumari to Tambaram?

There are 15 direct trains between Kanniyakumari (CAPE) and Tambaram (TBM), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Kanniyakumari to Tambaram?

NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) is the fastest, covering the route in 8h 08m (671 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Kanniyakumari to Tambaram?

The lowest base fare is ₹375 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Kanniyakumari to Tambaram?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Kanniyakumari to Tambaram trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, CC, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.