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Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn Trains

Q: What classes are available on Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn 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 Chennai Egmore (MS) and Kollam Jn (QLN) — fastest covers it in 13h 07m, cheapest from ₹420.

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12Total trains

5Run daily

763km

13h 07mFastest

₹420From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take TVC AC SF EXP (13h 07m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹420. 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
20635	ANANTAPURI EXP	19:50	11:15	15h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12511	RAPTISAGAR EXP	23:10	13:30	14h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Fri, Sat
12623	MAS TVC SF MAIL	19:30	09:45	14h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12695	MAS TVC SF EXP	15:20	05:47	14h 27m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12697	MAS TVC SF EXP	15:10	04:47	13h 37m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
16127	MS GURUVAYUR EXP	11:07	01:32	14h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
15608	SCL TVC EXPRESS	03:15	19:00	15h 45m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
16101	MS QLN EXPRESS	17:15	07:00	13h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22207	TVC AC SF EXP	16:00	05:07	13h 07m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Fri
22642	SHM TVC SUF EXP	03:05	18:05	15h 00m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue, Thu
22647	KRBA TVCN SF EXP	23:10	13:30	14h 20m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Sun
22645	INDB KCVL SF EXP	23:10	13:30	14h 20m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn?

There are 12 direct trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Kollam Jn (QLN), of which 5 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn?

TVC AC SF EXP (22207) is the fastest, covering the route in 13h 07m (763 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn?

The lowest base fare is ₹420 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn?

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 Chennai Egmore to Kollam Jn trains?

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