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Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari Trains

Q: What classes are available on Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari 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.

4 direct trains between Howrah Jn (HWH) and Kanniyakumari (CAPE) — fastest covers it in 41h 45m, cheapest from ₹935.

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4Total trains

1Run daily

2408km

41h 45mFastest

₹935From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HWH CAPE SF EXP (41h 45m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹935. 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
20603	AMRIT BHARAT EXP	04:00	23:00	43h 00m	SL	Thu
12660	GURUDEV EXP	23:45	21:40	45h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
12665	HWH CAPE SF EXP	16:00	09:45	41h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
22504	VIVEK EXPRESS	01:20	21:45	44h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari?

There are 4 direct trains between Howrah Jn (HWH) and Kanniyakumari (CAPE), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari?

HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665) is the fastest, covering the route in 41h 45m (2408 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari?

The lowest base fare is ₹935 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari?

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 Howrah Jn to Kanniyakumari trains?

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

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.