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Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore Trains

Q: What classes are available on Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore 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 Tirunelveli (TEN) and Chennai Egmore (MS) — fastest covers it in 7h 50m, cheapest from ₹360.

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20Total trains

6Run daily

597km

7h 50mFastest

₹360From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take NCJ MS VB EXP (7h 50m). 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
12632	NELLAI SF EXP	20:50	07:10	10h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12634	KANYAKUMARI EXP	20:00	06:35	10h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12641	TIRUKKURAL EXP	22:25	08:25	10h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Fri
12666	CAPE HWH SF EXP	08:05	18:50	10h 45m	2A, 3A, SL	Sat
06044	CAPE MS SF SPL	01:00	11:30	10h 30m	3A, SL	Mon
20606	TCN MS SF EXP	22:05	10:25	12h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20666	MS VANDE BHARAT	06:00	14:00	08h 00m	CC, EC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20636	ANANTAPURI EXP	19:25	06:05	10h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20628	NCJ MS VB EXP	15:15	23:05	07h 50m	CC, EC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16357	CHZ AMRIT BHARAT	01:00	13:00	12h 00m	SL	Fri
12690	CAPE MAS SF EXP	22:25	11:25	13h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
16128	GUV CHENNAI EXP	09:00	19:28	10h 28m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16352	NCJ LTT EXPRESS	08:05	18:15	10h 10m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Sun
12668	CAPE MS SF EXP	18:40	04:10	09h 30m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
22658	CAPE TBM SF EXP	18:40	04:10	09h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Thu
22606	TEN PRR SF EXP	03:15	15:40	12h 25m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Sat
20692	NCJ-TBM ANTYODAYA SF EXP	17:10	05:05	11h 55m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20684	SCT TBM SF EXP	19:00	07:25	12h 25m	2A, 3E, SL	Mon, Wed, Fri
16367	KASHI TAMIL EXP	22:25	10:10	11h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
16122	TBM AMRIT BHARAT	13:25	23:45	10h 20m	SL	Thu

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore?

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

Which is the fastest train from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore?

NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) is the fastest, covering the route in 7h 50m (597 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore?

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 Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore?

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 Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore 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.