Chennai to Tirunelveli Trains: Book from 10 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

Q: What are the details of the Chennai to Tirunelveli train time?

10 trains run from Chennai to Tirunelveli, please find below their departure times 20627 train (MS NCJ VB EXP) - Departs at 05:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat ) 16127 train (MS GURUVAYUR EXP) - Departs at 11:07 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 20665 train (TEN VANDEBHARAT) - Departs at 15:10 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 20605 train (MS TCN SF EXP) - Departs at 16:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12642 train (NZM CAPE SF EXP) - Departs at 16:10 hrs and running days ( Sun Tue ) 12633 train (KANYAKUMARI EXP) - Departs at 17:20 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 22657 train (TBM CAPE SF EXP) - Departs at 19:30 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Wed ) 20635 train (ANANTAPURI EXP) - Departs at 19:50 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12631 train (NELLAI SF EXP) - Departs at 20:50 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 20683 train (TBM SCT SF EXP) - Departs at 20:50 hrs and running days ( Sun Tue Thu )

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Chennai to Tirunelveli Trains

Train tickets available on 10 trains from Chennai to Tirunelveli for Sun, 17 May 2026

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20627 MS NCJ VB EXP

S M T W T F S

05:00 MS

7h 38m

12:38 TEN

20627 Running Status

15 min ago

15 min ago

16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP

S M T W T F S

11:07 TBM

10h 03m

21:10 TEN

16127 Running Status

15 min ago

13 min ago

39 min ago

20665 TEN VANDEBHARAT

S M T W T F S

15:10 MS

7h 50m

23:00 TEN

20665 Running Status

50 min ago

50 min ago

20605 MS TCN SF EXP

S M T W T F S

16:00 MS

12h 10m

04:10 TEN

20605 Running Status

45 min ago

₹2625

WL 3

Alternate Travel Plan

17 min ago

22 min ago

58 sec ago

12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP

S M T W T F S

16:10 MS

10h 00m

02:10 TEN

12642 Running Status

23 hrs ago

23 hrs ago

1 hrs ago

12633 KANYAKUMARI EXP

S M T W T F S

17:20 MS

9h 50m

03:10 TEN

12633 Running Status

1 hrs ago

₹2470

WL 2

Alternate Travel Plan

1 hrs ago

22 min ago

18 min ago

2 hrs ago

22657 TBM CAPE SF EXP

S M T W T F S

19:30 TBM

9h 25m

04:55 TEN

22657 Running Status

1 days ago

₹2390

WL 7

Alternate Travel Plan

35 min ago

₹1440

WL 11

Alternate Travel Plan

2 hrs ago

5 min ago

20635 ANANTAPURI EXP

S M T W T F S

19:50 MS

10h 10m

06:00 TEN

20635 Running Status

1 hrs ago

₹2470

WL 4

Alternate Travel Plan

17 min ago

1 hrs ago

1 hrs ago

12631 NELLAI SF EXP

S M T W T F S

20:50 MS

10h 10m

07:00 TEN

12631 Running Status

1 hrs ago

₹2470

WL 5

Alternate Travel Plan

1 hrs ago

21 min ago

36 min ago

20683 TBM SCT SF EXP

S M T W T F S

20:50 TBM

11h 55m

08:45 TEN

20683 Running Status

8 hrs ago

8 hrs ago

56 min ago

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Trains from Chennai to Tirunelveli

10 trains run between Chennai and Tirunelveli. Chennai has 2 stations, from which you can easily book train tickets to Tirunelveli.

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Chennai to Tirunelveli Train Distance

The distance between Chennai and Tirunelveli is approximately 656km. Chennai to Tirunelveli distance by train is covered in about 7:38 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 7:38 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Chennai to Tirunelveli train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Chennai to Tirunelveli Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Tirunelveli, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Tirunelveli train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find Chennai to Tirunelveli train fare priced between ₹380 and ₹3090, with the lowest price starting at ₹380. Below are the minimum Chennai to Tirunelveli train reservation ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹2390
2A	₹1395
3A	₹985
SL	₹370

Daily Trains from Chennai to Tirunelveli

A total of 5 trains run daily from Chennai to Tirunelveli. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)	Daily	11:07	21:10	Tambaram	Tirunelveli Junction	10:03 hrs
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)	Daily	16:00	04:10	Chennai Egmore	Tirunelveli Junction	12:10 hrs
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633)	Daily	17:20	03:10	Chennai Egmore	Tirunelveli Junction	9:50 hrs
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635)	Daily	19:50	06:00	Chennai Egmore	Tirunelveli Junction	10:10 hrs
NELLAI SF EXP (12631)	Daily	20:50	07:00	Chennai Egmore	Tirunelveli Junction	10:10 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Tirunelveli

The first train from Chennai to Tirunelveli is MS NCJ VB EXP. It starts from Chennai at 05:00 and reaches Tirunelveli at 12:38.

Last Train from Chennai to Tirunelveli

The last train from Chennai to Tirunelveli is NELLAI SF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 20:50 and reaches Tirunelveli at 07:00.

Fastest Train from Chennai to Tirunelveli

The fastest train from Chennai to Tirunelveli is MS NCJ VB EXP. The total Chennai to Tirunelveli distance by train is 656 km. It takes only 7:38 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Chennai to Tirunelveli

The cheapest train from Chennai to Tirunelveli is MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127). The lowest price for Chennai to Tirunelveli train ticket is ₹380.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the details of the Chennai to Tirunelveli train time?

10 trains run between Chennai and Tirunelveli. Please find below the details of Chennai to Tirunelveli train time:

20627 MS NCJ VB EXP departs Chennai at 05:00 and reaches Tirunelveli at 12:38 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP departs Chennai at 11:07 and reaches Tirunelveli at 21:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
20665 TEN VANDEBHARAT departs Chennai at 15:10 and reaches Tirunelveli at 23:00 Running days: Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
20605 MS TCN SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:00 and reaches Tirunelveli at 04:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:10 and reaches Tirunelveli at 02:10 Running days: Sun Tue
12633 KANYAKUMARI EXP departs Chennai at 17:20 and reaches Tirunelveli at 03:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22657 TBM CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Tirunelveli at 04:55 Running days: Sun Mon Wed
20635 ANANTAPURI EXP departs Chennai at 19:50 and reaches Tirunelveli at 06:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12631 NELLAI SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:50 and reaches Tirunelveli at 07:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
20683 TBM SCT SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:50 and reaches Tirunelveli at 08:45 Running days: Sun Tue Thu

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Which factors influence the Chennai to Tirunelveli train ticket price?

The Chennai to Tirunelveli train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹380 and ₹3090, with the lowest Chennai to Tirunelveli train ticket price starting at ₹380.