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Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli Trains

Q: What classes are available on Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli 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.

20 direct trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Tirunelveli (TEN) — fastest covers it in 7h 38m, cheapest from ₹360.

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20Total trains

6Run daily

597km

7h 38mFastest

₹360From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take MS NCJ VB EXP (7h 38m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹360. 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
12631	NELLAI SF EXP	20:50	07:00	10h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12633	KANYAKUMARI EXP	17:20	03:10	09h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12642	NZM CAPE SF EXP	16:10	02:10	10h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sun
12665	HWH CAPE SF EXP	20:00	07:15	11h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
06043	MS CAPE SF SPL	23:50	10:25	10h 35m	3A, SL	Sat
20605	MS TCN SF EXP	16:00	04:10	12h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20665	TEN VANDEBHARAT	15:10	23:00	07h 50m	CC, EC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20635	ANANTAPURI EXP	19:50	06:00	10h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20627	MS NCJ VB EXP	05:00	12:38	07h 38m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16358	NCJ AMRITBHARAT	23:10	12:55	13h 45m	SL	Sat
12667	MS CAPE SF EXP	19:30	04:55	09h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
12689	MAS CAPE SF EXP	19:00	08:15	13h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
16127	MS GURUVAYUR EXP	11:07	21:10	10h 03m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16351	NAGARCOIL EXP	19:35	04:55	09h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sat
22657	TBM CAPE SF EXP	19:30	04:55	09h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Wed, Sun
22605	PRR TEN SF EXP	13:50	03:55	14h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sat
20691	TBM-NCJ ANTYODAYA SF EXP	22:40	10:50	12h 10m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20683	TBM SCT SF EXP	20:50	08:45	11h 55m	2A, 3E, SL	Tue, Thu, Sun
16368	KASHI TAMIL EXP	06:40	18:10	11h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue
16121	TVC AMRIT BHARAT	17:30	03:45	10h 15m	SL	Wed

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli?

There are 20 direct trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Tirunelveli (TEN), of which 6 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli?

MS NCJ VB EXP (20627) is the fastest, covering the route in 7h 38m (597 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli?

The lowest base fare is ₹360 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 Tirunelveli?

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 Tirunelveli 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.