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Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore Trains

Q: What classes are available on Thanjavur 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.

17 direct trains between Thanjavur (TJ) and Chennai Egmore (MS) — fastest covers it in 6h 02m, cheapest from ₹140.

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17Total trains

5Run daily

295km

6h 02mFastest

₹140From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take TN TBM SPECIAL (6h 02m). 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
09420	TPJ ADI SPECIAL	06:40	14:30	07h 50m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
22535	RMM BNRS SF EXP	05:36	13:00	07h 24m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
22613	RMM AYC SF EXP	05:36	13:00	07h 24m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
16866	UZHAVAN EXPRESS	21:50	04:25	06h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22676	CHOZHAN SF EXP	13:00	19:25	06h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20606	TCN MS SF EXP	03:30	10:25	06h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20850	RMM BBS SF EXP	15:00	22:00	07h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
20610	NJP AMRIT BHARAT	06:40	13:20	06h 40m	SL	Wed
16357	CHZ AMRIT BHARAT	06:40	13:00	06h 20m	SL	Fri
06060	BDNK TBM SPECIAL	22:25	06:30	08h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
06018	TN TBM SPECIAL	06:28	12:30	06h 02m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
22624	MDU MS SF EXP	23:48	06:15	06h 27m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Sat
20692	NCJ-TBM ANTYODAYA SF EXP	22:40	05:05	06h 25m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16752	RMM MS EXPRESS	23:58	06:28	06h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
16367	KASHI TAMIL EXP	04:02	10:10	06h 08m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
00121	FTR EX MMR	20:30	06:00	00h 00m		Thu
16808	TPJ TBM EXPRESS	06:28	12:30	06h 02m	SL, EC	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore?

There are 17 direct trains between Thanjavur (TJ) and Chennai Egmore (MS), of which 5 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore?

TN TBM SPECIAL (06018) is the fastest, covering the route in 6h 02m (295 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore?

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 Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur to Chennai Egmore 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.