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Mgr Chennai Ctr to Kanniyakumari Trains

Q: What classes are available on Mgr Chennai Ctr 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.

15 direct trains between Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS) and Kanniyakumari (CAPE) — fastest covers it in 8h 50m, cheapest from ₹395.

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15Total trains

4Run daily

671km

8h 50mFastest

₹395From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take MS NCJ VB EXP (8h 50m). For budget, the SL 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
12633	KANYAKUMARI EXP	17:20	05:30	12h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12642	NZM CAPE SF EXP	16:10	04:05	11h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sun
12665	HWH CAPE SF EXP	20:00	09:45	13h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
12667	MS CAPE SF EXP	19:30	07:15	11h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
12689	MAS CAPE SF EXP	19:00	10:45	15h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
16127	MS GURUVAYUR EXP	11:07	22:47	11h 40m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16351	NAGARCOIL EXP	19:35	07:00	11h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sat
06043	MS CAPE SF SPL	23:50	13:00	13h 10m	3A, SL	Sat
22657	TBM CAPE SF EXP	19:30	07:15	11h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Wed, Sun
20691	TBM-NCJ ANTYODAYA SF EXP	22:40	12:35	13h 55m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20635	ANANTAPURI EXP	19:50	07:25	11h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16368	KASHI TAMIL EXP	06:40	20:55	14h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
20627	MS NCJ VB EXP	05:00	13:50	08h 50m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16121	TVC AMRIT BHARAT	17:30	05:35	12h 05m	SL	Wed
16358	NCJ AMRITBHARAT	23:10	15:35	16h 25m	SL	Sat

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Mgr Chennai Ctr to Kanniyakumari?

There are 15 direct trains between Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS) and Kanniyakumari (CAPE), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Mgr Chennai Ctr to Kanniyakumari?

MS NCJ VB EXP (20627) is the fastest, covering the route in 8h 50m (671 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Mgr Chennai Ctr to Kanniyakumari?

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

How do I check seat availability from Mgr Chennai Ctr 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 Mgr Chennai Ctr to Kanniyakumari 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.