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Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur Trains

Q: What classes are available on Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur 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 Chennai Egmore (MS) and Thanjavur (TJ) — fastest covers it in 5h 28m, cheapest from ₹140.

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15Total trains

5Run daily

295km

5h 28mFastest

₹140From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take MS MDU SF EXP (5h 28m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹140. 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
09419	ADI TPJ SPECIAL	15:20	00:48	09h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
22536	BNRS RMM EXP	08:25	14:33	06h 08m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
22614	AYC RMM EXPRESS	13:45	20:58	07h 13m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
16865	UZHAVAN EXPRESS	22:25	05:45	07h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22675	CHOZHAN SF EXP	08:00	13:54	05h 54m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20605	MS TCN SF EXP	16:00	22:33	06h 33m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20849	BBS RMM SF	08:25	14:33	06h 08m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
20609	AMRIT BHARAT EXP	08:30	14:33	06h 03m	SL	Sun
16358	NCJ AMRITBHARAT	23:10	06:50	07h 40m	SL	Sat
06059	TBM BDNK SPECIAL	22:30	04:58	06h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
22623	MS MDU SF EXP	22:30	03:58	05h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri, Sun
20691	TBM-NCJ ANTYODAYA SF EXP	22:40	04:38	05h 58m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16751	MS RMM EXPRESS	21:02	02:46	05h 44m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16368	KASHI TAMIL EXP	06:40	12:20	05h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
16807	TBM TPJ EXPRESS	15:30	21:18	05h 48m	SL, EC	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur?

There are 15 direct trains between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Thanjavur (TJ), of which 5 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur?

MS MDU SF EXP (22623) is the fastest, covering the route in 5h 28m (295 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Chennai Egmore to Thanjavur?

The lowest base fare is ₹140 in EC 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 Thanjavur?

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 Thanjavur trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 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.