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Trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari

10 trains run between Chennai and Kanyakumari. Chennai has 4 station(s), from which you can easily book train tickets to Kanyakumari. Distance from Chennai to Kanyakumari is 756 km. It will take approx. 8:50 hours to reach Kanyakumari from Chennai by train.

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Chennai to Kanyakumari Train Distance

The distance between Chennai and Kanyakumari is approximately 756km. Chennai to Kanyakumari distance by train is covered in about 17:30 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 8:50 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Chennai to Kanyakumari train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Chennai to Kanyakumari Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Kanyakumari, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets priced between ₹240 and ₹3270, with the lowest Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket rate starting at ₹240. Below are the minimum ticket prices for all classes:


Class Minimum Price
1A ₹2580
2A ₹1500
3A ₹1055
SL ₹395

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari

There are 4 weekly trains running between Chennai and Kanyakumari. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.) Day of Departure Time of Departure Time of Arrival Origin Station Destination Station Total Time of Travel
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368) Tue 03:30 21:00 Perambur Kanniyakumari 17:30 hrs
MAS NCJ SF EXP (12689) Fri 19:00 10:40 Chennai Central Nagercoil Junction 15:40 hrs
MS NCJ SF EXP (12667) Thu 19:30 07:00 Tambaram Nagercoil Junction 11:30 hrs
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665) Tue 21:05 09:45 Chennai Egmore Kanniyakumari 12:40 hrs

Daily Trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari

A total of 3 trains run daily from Chennai to Kanyakumari. 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 22:49 Tambaram Nagercoil Town 12:02 hrs
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633) Daily 17:20 05:30 Chennai Egmore Kanniyakumari 12:10 hrs
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635) Daily 19:50 07:30 Chennai Egmore Nagercoil Town 11:40 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Kanyakumari

The first train from Chennai to Kanyakumari is KASHI TAMIL EXP. It starts from Chennai at 03:30 and reaches Kanyakumari at 21:00.


Last Train from Chennai to Kanyakumari

The last train from Chennai to Kanyakumari is HWH CAPE SF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 21:05 and reaches Kanyakumari at 09:45.


Fastest Train from Chennai to Kanyakumari

The fastest train from Chennai to Kanyakumari is MS NCJ VB EXP. The total Chennai to Kanyakumari distance by train is 756 km. It takes only 8:50 hours to cover.


Cheapest Train from Chennai to Kanyakumari

The cheapest train from Chennai to Kanyakumari is MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127). The lowest price for Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket is ₹240.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

10 trains run between Chennai and Kanyakumari. Please find below the details of Chennai to Kanyakumari train timetable:
  1. 16368 KASHI TAMIL EXP departs Chennai at 03:30 and reaches Kanyakumari at 21:00 Running days: Tue
  2. 20627 MS NCJ VB EXP departs Chennai at 05:00 and reaches Kanyakumari at 13:50 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
  3. 16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP departs Chennai at 10:47 and reaches Kanyakumari at 22:49 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  4. 12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:10 and reaches Kanyakumari at 04:25 Running days: Sun Tue
  5. 12633 KANYAKUMARI EXP departs Chennai at 17:20 and reaches Kanyakumari at 05:30 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  6. 12689 MAS NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:00 and reaches Kanyakumari at 10:40 Running days: Fri
  7. 22657 TBM NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Kanyakumari at 07:00 Running days: Sun Mon Wed
  8. 12667 MS NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Kanyakumari at 07:00 Running days: Thu
  9. 20635 ANANTAPURI EXP departs Chennai at 19:50 and reaches Kanyakumari at 07:30 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  10. 12665 HWH CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 21:05 and reaches Kanyakumari at 09:45 Running days: Tue

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

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Which factors influence the Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket price?

The Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹240 and ₹3270, with the lowest Chennai to Kanyakumari train ticket price starting at 240.