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Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr Trains

Q: What classes are available on Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr 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 Kollam Jn (QLN) and Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS) — fastest covers it in 14h 05m, cheapest from ₹380.

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15Total trains

5Run daily

738km

14h 05mFastest

₹380From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take QLN MS EXPRESS (14h 05m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹380. 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
12512	RAPTISAGAR SF EX	07:35	23:05	15h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Sun
12624	TVC MAS SF MAIL	16:05	07:45	15h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12696	TVC MAS SF EXP	18:15	10:00	15h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12698	TVC MAS SF EXP	20:13	10:25	14h 12m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
16128	GUV CHENNAI EXP	03:55	19:28	15h 33m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22208	MAS SF AC EXP	20:13	10:25	14h 12m	1A, 2A, 3A	Wed, Sun
22641	SHALIMAR SF EXP	17:53	09:10	15h 17m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Sat
22646	AHILYANAGARI EXP	07:35	23:05	15h 30m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
22648	TVCN KRBA SF EXP	07:08	23:05	15h 57m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Thu
06118	QLN MAS SPECIAL	18:45	11:35	16h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Fri, Sun
20636	ANANTAPURI EXP	14:55	06:05	15h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
06110	TVC TBM SPECIAL	17:00	10:00	17h 00m	SL	Wed
06120	QLN MAS SPECIAL	10:40	03:30	16h 50m	3E	Thu
15607	ARONAI EXPRESS	17:53	09:10	15h 17m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
16102	QLN MS EXPRESS	16:00	06:05	14h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

There are 15 direct trains between Kollam Jn (QLN) and Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS), of which 5 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

QLN MS EXPRESS (16102) is the fastest, covering the route in 14h 05m (738 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

The lowest base fare is ₹380 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

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

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 Kollam Jn to Mgr Chennai Ctr 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.