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Trains from Chennai to Ernakulam

17 trains run between Chennai and Ernakulam. Chennai has 3 station(s), from which you can easily book train tickets to Ernakulam. Distance from Chennai to Ernakulam is 715 km. It will take approx. 10:30 hours to reach Ernakulam from Chennai by train.

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Chennai to Ernakulam Train Distance

The distance between Chennai and Ernakulam is approximately 715km. Chennai to Ernakulam distance by train is covered in about 12:00 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 10:30 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Chennai to Ernakulam train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Chennai to Ernakulam Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Ernakulam, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets priced between ₹310 and ₹3320, with the lowest Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket rate starting at ₹310. Below are the minimum ticket prices for all classes:


Class Minimum Price
1A ₹2505
2A ₹1470
3A ₹1035
SL ₹385

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Ernakulam

There are 6 weekly trains running between Chennai and Ernakulam. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.) Day of Departure Time of Departure Time of Arrival Origin Station Destination Station Total Time of Travel
SCL TVC EXPRESS (12508) Sun 03:15 15:50 Perambur Ernakulam Town (North) 12:35 hrs
PNBE ERS EXPRES (22670) Thu 09:10 21:40 Perambur Ernakulam Junction (South) 12:30 hrs
MAS TVC SF EXP (12697) Sun 15:10 02:05 Chennai Central Ernakulam Junction (South) 10:55 hrs
PNBE ERS SPL (06086) Wed 17:40 10:30 Perambur Ernakulam Junction (South) 16:50 hrs
RAPTI SAGAR EXP (12521) Wed 23:10 11:30 Chennai Central Ernakulam Junction (South) 12:20 hrs
INDB KCVL SF EXP (22645) Tue 23:10 10:55 Chennai Central Ernakulam Junction (South) 11:45 hrs

Daily Trains from Chennai to Ernakulam

A total of 6 trains run daily from Chennai to Ernakulam. 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 10:47 04:58 Tambaram Ernakulam Town (North) 18:11 hrs
TATA ERS EXP (18189) Daily 12:25 01:55 Perambur Ernakulam Junction (South) 13:30 hrs
MAS TVC SF EXP (12695) Daily 15:20 02:50 Chennai Central Ernakulam Town (North) 11:30 hrs
MAS TVC SF MAIL (12623) Daily 19:30 06:54 Chennai Central Thrippunithura 11:24 hrs
ALLEPPEY SF EXP (22639) Daily 20:55 08:45 Chennai Central Ernakulam Junction (South) 11:50 hrs
DHN ALAPPUZHA EX (13351) Daily 23:45 12:40 Chennai Central Ernakulam Junction (South) 12:55 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Ernakulam

The first train from Chennai to Ernakulam is SHM TVC SUF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 03:05 and reaches Ernakulam at 15:05.


Last Train from Chennai to Ernakulam

The last train from Chennai to Ernakulam is DHN ALAPPUZHA EX. It starts from Chennai at 23:45 and reaches Ernakulam at 12:40.


Fastest Train from Chennai to Ernakulam

The fastest train from Chennai to Ernakulam is TVC AC SF EXP. The total Chennai to Ernakulam distance by train is 715 km. It takes only 10:30 hours to cover.


Cheapest Train from Chennai to Ernakulam

The cheapest train from Chennai to Ernakulam is MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127). The lowest price for Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket is ₹310.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

17 trains run between Chennai and Ernakulam. Please find below the details of Chennai to Ernakulam train timetable:
  1. 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP departs Chennai at 03:05 and reaches Ernakulam at 15:05 Running days: Tue Thu
  2. 22644 PNBE ERS EXP departs Chennai at 03:05 and reaches Ernakulam at 15:40 Running days: Sun Sat
  3. 12508 SCL TVC EXPRESS departs Chennai at 03:15 and reaches Ernakulam at 15:50 Running days: Sun
  4. 22670 PNBE ERS EXPRES departs Chennai at 09:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 21:40 Running days: Thu
  5. 16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP departs Chennai at 10:47 and reaches Ernakulam at 04:58 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  6. 18189 TATA ERS EXP departs Chennai at 12:25 and reaches Ernakulam at 01:55 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  7. 12697 MAS TVC SF EXP departs Chennai at 15:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 02:05 Running days: Sun
  8. 12695 MAS TVC SF EXP departs Chennai at 15:20 and reaches Ernakulam at 02:50 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  9. 22207 TVC AC SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:00 and reaches Ernakulam at 02:30 Running days: Tue Fri
  10. 06086 PNBE ERS SPL departs Chennai at 17:40 and reaches Ernakulam at 10:30 Running days: Wed
  11. 12623 MAS TVC SF MAIL departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Ernakulam at 06:54 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  12. 22639 ALLEPPEY SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:55 and reaches Ernakulam at 08:45 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  13. 12511 RAPTISAGAR EXP departs Chennai at 23:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 10:55 Running days: Mon Fri Sat
  14. 12521 RAPTI SAGAR EXP departs Chennai at 23:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 11:30 Running days: Wed
  15. 22645 INDB KCVL SF EXP departs Chennai at 23:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 10:55 Running days: Tue
  16. 22647 KRBA TVCN SF EXP departs Chennai at 23:10 and reaches Ernakulam at 11:09 Running days: Sun Thu
  17. 13351 DHN ALAPPUZHA EX departs Chennai at 23:45 and reaches Ernakulam at 12:40 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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

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Which factors influence the Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket price?

The Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹310 and ₹3320, with the lowest Chennai to Ernakulam train ticket price starting at 310.