Tirunelveli to Chennai Trains: Book from 8 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

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

8 trains run from Tirunelveli to Chennai, please find below their departure times 20666 train (MS VANDE BHARAT) - Departs at 06:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 20628 train (NCJ MS VB EXP) - Departs at 15:15 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat ) 20636 train (ANANTAPURI EXP) - Departs at 19:25 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12634 train (KANYAKUMARI EXP) - Departs at 20:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12632 train (NELLAI SF EXP) - Departs at 20:50 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 20606 train (TCN MS SF EXP) - Departs at 22:05 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12690 train (CAPE MAS SF EXP) - Departs at 22:25 hrs and running days ( Sun ) 06166 train (TEN TBM SPECIAL) - Departs at 23:45 hrs and running days ( Sun )

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Tirunelveli to Chennai Trains

Train tickets available on 8 trains from Tirunelveli to Chennai for Sun, 14 Jun 2026

तिरुनेलवेली से चेन्नई के लिए ट्रेन (हिंदी में देखें)

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Sat, 13 Sun, 14 Mon, 15 Tue, 16 Wed, 17 Thu, 18 Fri, 19

20666 MS VANDE BHARAT

S M T W T F S

06:00 TEN

8h 00m

14:00 MS

20666 Running Status

50 min ago

₹3080

WL 7

Alternate Travel Plan

16 min ago

₹1690

WL 67

54% Chance

20628 NCJ MS VB EXP

S M T W T F S

15:15 TEN

7h 50m

23:05 MS

20628 Running Status

12 min ago

12 min ago

20636 ANANTAPURI EXP

S M T W T F S

19:25 TEN

10h 40m

06:05 MS

20636 Running Status

3 hrs ago

7 hrs ago

3 hrs ago

7 min ago

12634 KANYAKUMARI EXP

S M T W T F S

20:00 TEN

10h 35m

06:35 MS

12634 Running Status

3 hrs ago

12 min ago

14 min ago

4 hrs ago

36 min ago

12632 NELLAI SF EXP

S M T W T F S

20:50 TEN

10h 20m

07:10 MS

12632 Running Status

57 min ago

1 min ago

1 hrs ago

17 min ago

20606 TCN MS SF EXP

S M T W T F S

22:05 TEN

12h 20m

10:25 MS

20606 Running Status

2 hrs ago

6 hrs ago

9 min ago

47 min ago

12690 CAPE MAS SF EXP

S M T W T F S

22:25 TEN

13h 00m

11:25 MAS

12690 Running Status

9 hrs ago

₹1715

WL 1

Alternate Travel Plan

5 min ago

₹1225

WL 5

Alternate Travel Plan

5 min ago

₹475

WL 27

Alternate Travel Plan

06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL

S M T W T F S

23:45 TEN

11h 50m

11:35 TBM

06166 Running Status

5 hrs ago

5 min ago

19 min ago

1 hrs ago

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Trains from Tirunelveli to Chennai

8 trains run between Tirunelveli and Chennai. Tirunelveli has 1 stations, from which you can easily book train tickets to Chennai.

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Tirunelveli to Chennai Train Distance

The distance between Tirunelveli and Chennai is approximately 679km. Tirunelveli to Chennai distance by train is covered in about 8:00 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 7:50 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Tirunelveli to Chennai train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Tirunelveli to Chennai Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Tirunelveli to Chennai, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Tirunelveli to Chennai train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find Tirunelveli to Chennai train fare priced between ₹420 and ₹3090, with the lowest price starting at ₹420. Below are the minimum Tirunelveli to Chennai train reservation ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹2470
2A	₹1485
3A	₹1065
SL	₹415

Weekly Trains from Tirunelveli to Chennai

There are 2 weekly trains running between Tirunelveli and Chennai. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
CAPE MAS SF EXP (12690)	Sun	22:25	11:25	Tirunelveli Junction	Chennai Central	13:00 hrs
TEN TBM SPECIAL (06166)	Sun	23:45	11:35	Tirunelveli Junction	Tambaram	11:50 hrs

Daily Trains from Tirunelveli to Chennai

A total of 4 trains run daily from Tirunelveli to Chennai. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636)	Daily	19:25	06:05	Tirunelveli Junction	Chennai Egmore	10:40 hrs
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12634)	Daily	20:00	06:35	Tirunelveli Junction	Chennai Egmore	10:35 hrs
NELLAI SF EXP (12632)	Daily	20:50	07:10	Tirunelveli Junction	Chennai Egmore	10:20 hrs
TCN MS SF EXP (20606)	Daily	22:05	10:25	Tirunelveli Junction	Chennai Egmore	12:20 hrs

First Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai

The first train from Tirunelveli to Chennai is MS VANDE BHARAT. It starts from Tirunelveli at 06:00 and reaches Chennai at 14:00.

Last Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai

The last train from Tirunelveli to Chennai is TEN TBM SPECIAL. It starts from Tirunelveli at 23:45 and reaches Chennai at 11:35.

Fastest Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai

The fastest train from Tirunelveli to Chennai is NCJ MS VB EXP. The total Tirunelveli to Chennai distance by train is 679 km. It takes only 7:50 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai

The cheapest train from Tirunelveli to Chennai is ANANTAPURI EXP (20636). The lowest price for Tirunelveli to Chennai train ticket is ₹420.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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

20666 MS VANDE BHARAT departs Tirunelveli at 06:00 and reaches Chennai at 14:00 Running days: Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
20628 NCJ MS VB EXP departs Tirunelveli at 15:15 and reaches Chennai at 23:05 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
20636 ANANTAPURI EXP departs Tirunelveli at 19:25 and reaches Chennai at 06:05 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12634 KANYAKUMARI EXP departs Tirunelveli at 20:00 and reaches Chennai at 06:35 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12632 NELLAI SF EXP departs Tirunelveli at 20:50 and reaches Chennai at 07:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
20606 TCN MS SF EXP departs Tirunelveli at 22:05 and reaches Chennai at 10:25 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12690 CAPE MAS SF EXP departs Tirunelveli at 22:25 and reaches Chennai at 11:25 Running days: Sun
06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL departs Tirunelveli at 23:45 and reaches Chennai at 11:35 Running days: Sun

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You can book train tickets for the Tirunelveli to Chennai route up to 60 days in advance.

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Which factors influence the Tirunelveli to Chennai train ticket price?

The Tirunelveli to Chennai train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹420 and ₹3090, with the lowest Tirunelveli to Chennai train ticket price starting at ₹420.