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Tambaram to Tirunelveli Trains

Q: What classes are available on Tambaram 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.

22 direct trains between Tambaram (TBM) and Tirunelveli (TEN) — fastest covers it in 7h 16m, cheapest from ₹340.

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22Total trains

6Run daily

597km

7h 16mFastest

₹340From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take MS NCJ VB EXP (7h 16m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹340. 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
06045	MS CAPE SF SPL	00:32	10:25	09h 53m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
06069	MS TEN SF SPL	13:55	01:00	11h 05m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
12631	NELLAI SF EXP	21:17	07:00	09h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12633	KANYAKUMARI EXP	17:47	03:10	09h 23m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12642	NZM CAPE SF EXP	16:37	02:10	09h 33m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sun
12665	HWH CAPE SF EXP	20:30	07:15	10h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
12667	MS CAPE SF EXP	19:30	04:55	09h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
16127	MS GURUVAYUR EXP	11:07	21:10	10h 03m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22657	TBM CAPE SF EXP	19:30	04:55	09h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Wed, Sun
06165	TBM TEN SPECIAL	13:55	02:00	12h 05m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon
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
20605	MS TCN SF EXP	16:27	04:10	11h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20665	TEN VANDEBHARAT	15:32	23:00	07h 28m	CC, EC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20635	ANANTAPURI EXP	20:17	06:00	09h 43m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20627	MS NCJ VB EXP	05:22	12:38	07h 16m	CC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16121	TVC AMRIT BHARAT	17:30	03:45	10h 15m	SL	Wed
16358	NCJ AMRITBHARAT	23:50	12:55	13h 05m	SL	Sat
12689	MAS CAPE SF EXP	19:00	08:15	13h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
16351	NAGARCOIL EXP	19:35	04:55	09h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sat
22605	PRR TEN SF EXP	13:50	03:55	14h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Sat
16368	KASHI TAMIL EXP	06:40	18:10	11h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Tambaram to Tirunelveli?

There are 22 direct trains between Tambaram (TBM) and Tirunelveli (TEN), of which 6 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Tambaram to Tirunelveli?

MS NCJ VB EXP (20627) is the fastest, covering the route in 7h 16m (597 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Tambaram to Tirunelveli?

The lowest base fare is ₹340 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Tambaram 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 Tambaram 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.