Tiruchchirappalli Jn to Chennai Egmore Trains
48 direct trains between Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) and Chennai Egmore (MS) — fastest covers it in 4h 05m, cheapest from ₹145.
48Total trains
17Run daily
280km
4h 05mFastest
₹145From (EC)
🎯 Route insight:
For speed, take NCJ MS VB EXP (4h 05m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹145. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12606 | PALLAVAN SF EXP | 06:55 | 12:15 | 05h 20m | SL, EC | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12632 | NELLAI SF EXP | 01:15 | 07:10 | 05h 55m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12634 | KANYAKUMARI EXP | 00:35 | 06:35 | 06h 00m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12636 | VAIGAI SF EXP | 09:00 | 14:15 | 05h 15m | SL, EC | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12638 | PANDIAN SF EXP | 23:45 | 05:20 | 05h 35m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12641 | TIRUKKURAL EXP | 03:10 | 08:25 | 05h 15m | 2A, 3A, SL | Thu, Sat |
| 12651 | NZM S KRANTI EXP | 03:10 | 08:25 | 05h 15m | 2A, 3A, SL | Tue, Sun |
| 12662 | POTHIGAI SF EXP | 00:15 | 05:55 | 05h 40m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12664 | TPJ HWH SF EXP | 13:35 | 18:50 | 05h 15m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Tue, Fri |
| 12666 | CAPE HWH SF EXP | 13:30 | 18:50 | 05h 20m | 2A, 3A, SL | Sat |
| 12694 | PEARL CITY EXP | 01:55 | 07:35 | 05h 40m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 12654 | ROCKFORT SF EXP | 22:35 | 04:10 | 05h 35m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 06044 | CAPE MS SF SPL | 05:45 | 11:30 | 05h 45m | 3A, SL | Mon |
| 09420 | TPJ ADI SPECIAL | 05:45 | 14:30 | 08h 45m | 2A, 3A, SL | Sun |
| 22662 | RMM MS SF EXP | 01:35 | 07:20 | 05h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 22535 | RMM BNRS SF EXP | 04:45 | 13:00 | 08h 15m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Thu |
| 22672 | TEJAS EXPRESS | 17:25 | 21:45 | 04h 20m | CC, EC | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 22613 | RMM AYC SF EXP | 04:45 | 13:00 | 08h 15m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon |
| 16160 | MAQ CHENNAI EXP | 22:05 | 03:35 | 05h 30m | 2A, 3A, SL, EC | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 22631 | ANUVRAT SF EXP | 14:20 | 19:30 | 05h 10m | 1A, 2A, 3A | Thu |
| 20482 | JU SF HUMSAFAR | 08:10 | 13:00 | 04h 50m | 3A, SL | Sat |
| 22676 | CHOZHAN SF EXP | 12:10 | 19:25 | 07h 15m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, EC | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20606 | TCN MS SF EXP | 02:40 | 10:25 | 07h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20666 | MS VANDE BHARAT | 09:50 | 14:00 | 04h 10m | CC, EC | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20636 | ANANTAPURI EXP | 23:55 | 06:05 | 06h 10m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20497 | FZR SF HUMSAFAR | 03:10 | 08:25 | 05h 15m | 3A, SL | Wed |
| 20628 | NCJ MS VB EXP | 19:00 | 23:05 | 04h 05m | CC, EC | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 20850 | RMM BBS SF EXP | 14:10 | 22:00 | 07h 50m | 2A, 3A, SL | Sun |
| 20610 | NJP AMRIT BHARAT | 05:45 | 13:20 | 07h 35m | SL | Wed |
| 16357 | CHZ AMRIT BHARAT | 05:45 | 13:00 | 07h 15m | SL | Fri |
| 06060 | BDNK TBM SPECIAL | 21:25 | 06:30 | 09h 05m | 2A, 3A, SL | Sun |
| 06018 | TN TBM SPECIAL | 05:30 | 12:30 | 07h 00m | 2A, 3A, SL | Tue |
| 12690 | CAPE MAS SF EXP | 03:10 | 11:25 | 08h 15m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon |
| 16128 | GUV CHENNAI EXP | 14:00 | 19:28 | 05h 28m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 16352 | NCJ LTT EXPRESS | 13:30 | 18:15 | 04h 45m | 2A, 3A, SL | Thu, Sun |
| 12668 | CAPE MS SF EXP | 23:20 | 04:10 | 04h 50m | 2A, 3A, SL | Fri |
| 16102 | QLN MS EXPRESS | 00:55 | 06:05 | 05h 10m | 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 22658 | CAPE TBM SF EXP | 23:20 | 04:10 | 04h 50m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| 22102 | MDU LTT SF EXP | 18:30 | 22:38 | 04h 08m | 2A, 3A, SL | Fri |
| 22606 | TEN PRR SF EXP | 07:50 | 15:40 | 07h 50m | 2A, 3A, SL | Wed, Sat |
| 22624 | MDU MS SF EXP | 23:00 | 06:15 | 07h 15m | 2A, 3A, SL | Thu, Sat |
| 20682 | SILAMBU SF EXP | 23:35 | 04:25 | 04h 50m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| 20692 | NCJ-TBM ANTYODAYA SF EXP | 21:50 | 05:05 | 07h 15m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | |
| 16752 | RMM MS EXPRESS | 23:10 | 06:28 | 07h 18m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| 16367 | KASHI TAMIL EXP | 03:10 | 10:10 | 07h 00m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL | Fri |
| 16122 | TBM AMRIT BHARAT | 18:30 | 23:45 | 05h 15m | SL | Thu |
| 00121 | FTR EX MMR | 19:30 | 06:00 | 00h 00m | Thu | |
| 16808 | TPJ TBM EXPRESS | 05:35 | 12:30 | 06h 55m | SL, EC | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many trains run from Tiruchchirappalli Jn to Chennai Egmore?
There are 48 direct trains between Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) and Chennai Egmore (MS), of which 17 run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Tiruchchirappalli Jn to Chennai Egmore?
NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) is the fastest, covering the route in 4h 05m (280 km).
What is the cheapest fare from Tiruchchirappalli Jn to Chennai Egmore?
The lowest base fare is ₹145 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.
How do I check seat availability from Tiruchchirappalli Jn 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 Tiruchchirappalli Jn 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.