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Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mgr Chennai Ctr Trains

Q: What classes are available on Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mgr Chennai Ctr 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.

13 direct trains between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS) — fastest covers it in 9h 00m, cheapest from ₹435.

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13Total trains

4Run daily

772km

9h 00mFastest

₹435From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take FTR EX MMR (9h 00m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹435. 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
12512	RAPTISAGAR SF EX	06:35	23:05	16h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Sun
12624	TVC MAS SF MAIL	15:00	07:45	16h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12696	TVC MAS SF EXP	17:15	10:00	16h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12698	TVC MAS SF EXP	19:15	10:25	15h 10m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
16128	GUV CHENNAI EXP	05:15	19:28	14h 13m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22208	MAS SF AC EXP	19:15	10:25	15h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A	Wed, Sun
22641	SHALIMAR SF EXP	16:55	09:10	16h 15m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Sat
22646	AHILYANAGARI EXP	06:35	23:05	16h 30m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
22648	TVCN KRBA SF EXP	06:15	23:05	16h 50m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Thu
20636	ANANTAPURI EXP	16:05	06:05	14h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
15607	ARONAI EXPRESS	16:55	09:10	16h 15m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
16122	TBM AMRIT BHARAT	10:40	23:45	13h 05m	SL	Thu
00121	FTR EX MMR	21:00	06:00	09h 00m		Wed

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

There are 13 direct trains between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Mgr Chennai Ctr (MAS), of which 4 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

FTR EX MMR (00121) is the fastest, covering the route in 9h 00m (772 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mgr Chennai Ctr?

The lowest base fare is ₹435 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 Mgr Chennai Ctr?

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 Mgr Chennai Ctr 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.