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C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore Trains

Q: What classes are available on C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore 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.

12 direct trains between C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT) and Chennai Egmore (MS) — fastest covers it in 21h 38m, cheapest from ₹395.

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12Total trains

3Run daily

1268km

21h 38mFastest

₹395From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take LTT MADURAI EXP (21h 38m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹395. 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
22157	CSMT MS SF MAIL	22:52	22:15	23h 23m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
01015	CSMT MAS SPL	00:20	23:30	23h 10m	2A, SL	Sun
16351	NAGARCOIL EXP	20:55	19:30	22h 35m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Fri
09419	ADI TPJ SPECIAL	16:05	15:10	23h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
22920	ADI MAS HUMSAFAR	15:50	15:05	23h 15m	3A, SL, EC	Mon
22101	LTT MADURAI EXP	13:15	10:53	21h 38m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
20954	ADI MAS SFAST	15:50	15:25	23h 35m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
22159	CSMT CHENNAI EXP	12:45	10:45	22h 00m	2A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12163	LTT MAS EXP	18:30	16:10	21h 40m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
11017	LTT KARAIKAL EXP	13:15	11:00	21h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
20920	EKNR MAS SF EXP	15:40	15:05	23h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
22179	LTT CHENNAI EXP	13:15	10:55	21h 40m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore?

There are 12 direct trains between C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT) and Chennai Egmore (MS), of which 3 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore?

LTT MADURAI EXP (22101) is the fastest, covering the route in 21h 38m (1268 km).

What is the cheapest fare from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore?

The lowest base fare is ₹395 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore?

Visit Ghumo, 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 C Shivaji Maharaj T to Chennai Egmore trains?

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