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Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar Trains

Q: What classes are available on Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar 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.

5 direct trains between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Shalimar (SHM) — fastest covers it in 42h 31m, cheapest from ₹940.

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5Total trains

1Run daily

2506km

42h 31mFastest

₹940From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take ARONAI EXPRESS (42h 31m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹940. 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
12659	GURUDEV SF EXP	16:12	12:30	44h 18m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
22641	SHALIMAR SF EXP	16:55	12:30	43h 35m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu, Sat
06081	TVCN SRC SPECIAL	14:15	13:45	47h 30m	3A	Fri
22503	DBRG VIVEK EXP	19:40	14:35	42h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
15607	ARONAI EXPRESS	16:55	11:26	42h 31m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar?

There are 5 direct trains between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Shalimar (SHM), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar?

ARONAI EXPRESS (15607) is the fastest, covering the route in 42h 31m (2506 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar?

The lowest base fare is ₹940 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 Shalimar?

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 Shalimar trains?

Available classes on this route: 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.