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Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T Trains

Q: What classes are available on Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT) — fastest covers it in 28h 50m, cheapest from ₹755.

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20Total trains

1Run daily

1465km

28h 50mFastest

₹755From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take RAJDHANI EXP (28h 50m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹755. 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
22653	TVC NZM SF EXP	22:00	04:40	30h 40m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
12202	LTT GARIB RATH	07:45	14:40	30h 55m	3A, SL	Thu, Sun
12431	RAJDHANI EXP	14:40	19:30	28h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Thu, Fri
12483	TVCN ASR SF EXP	04:50	12:35	31h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed
22659	TVCN YNRK SF EXP	04:50	12:35	31h 45m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
06903	TEN-DWK BGT SPL VALID FROM :&NBSP; 24-FEB-2026	06:45	12:40	29h 55m		Tue
16312	TVCN SGNR EXP	15:45	23:00	31h 15m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
16332	TVC LTT EXP	04:25	18:50	38h 25m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
16334	VERAVAL EXPRESS	15:45	23:00	31h 15m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon
16336	GANDHIDHAM EXP	16:12	23:00	30h 48m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
16346	NETHRAVATHI EXP	09:15	17:05	31h 50m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12217	SAMPARK KRANTHI	04:50	12:35	31h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Sat
20923	GIMB HUMSAFAR	07:50	15:00	31h 10m	3A, SL	Thu
19259	TVCN BVC EXPRESS	15:45	23:00	31h 15m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
19577	TEN JAM EXPRESS	07:50	15:10	31h 20m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue
22114	TVCN LTT SF EXP	00:55	08:00	31h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Thu
22633	TVC NZM SF EXP	14:40	19:30	28h 50m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Wed
20931	TVCN INDB SF EX	09:10	15:00	29h 50m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
20909	TVCN PBR SF EXP	09:10	15:10	30h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
00121	FTR EX MMR	21:00	07:47	58h 47m		Wed

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T?

There are 20 direct trains between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T?

RAJDHANI EXP (12431) is the fastest, covering the route in 28h 50m (1465 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T?

The lowest base fare is ₹755 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T?

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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T 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.