Chennai to Kanyakumari trains
8 direct trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16368 Kashi Tamil Express Mail/Express · Sun · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN |
03:30 | 20:55 | 17h 25m 881 km |
| 12642 Tirukkural Express Superfast · Mon,Sat · 2A,3A,SL,GEN |
16:10 | 04:05 +1d | 11h 55m 742 km |
| 12633 Kanyakumari Express Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
17:20 | 05:30 +1d | 12h 10m 742 km |
| 12689 MAS CAPE SF Express Superfast · Fri · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
19:00 | 10:45 +1d | 15h 45m 905 km |
| 12667 MS CAPE SF Express Superfast · Thu · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
19:30 | 07:15 +1d | 11h 45m 717 km |
| 22657 TBM CAPE SF Express Superfast · Mon,Wed,Sun · 1A,2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
19:30 | 07:15 +1d | 11h 45m 717 km |
| 12665 HWH CAPE SF Express Superfast · Mon · 2A,3A,SL,GEN |
20:00 | 09:45 +1d | 13h 45m 742 km |
| 06045 Ms-cape SF TOD Special Special · Fri · 3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
23:50 | 13:00 +1d | 13h 10m 742 km |
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Chennai to Kanyakumari at a glance
8 direct trains run from Chennai to Kanyakumari, and 1 of them runs every day. The fastest is 12667 MS CAPE SF Express, which leaves Tambaram at 19:30 and reaches Kanniyakumari at 07:15 the next day, taking 11h 45m. The first train of the day leaves at 03:30 (16368) and the last at 23:50 (06045).
In Chennai, these trains leave from Chennai Egmore (MS, 4), Tambaram (TBM, 2), Perambur (PER, 1), Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 1).
7 of these trains arrive on a later day than they leave, so check the date shown next to the arrival time.
By type: 6 Superfast, 1 Mail/Express, 1 Special.
Questions about Chennai to Kanyakumari trains
How many direct trains run from Chennai to Kanyakumari?
Our timetable shows 8 direct trains from Chennai to Kanyakumari, and 1 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Chennai to Kanyakumari?
12667 MS CAPE SF Express is the fastest: it leaves Tambaram (TBM) at 19:30 and reaches Kanniyakumari (CAPE) at 07:15, taking 11h 45m.
What time is the first train from Chennai to Kanyakumari?
The first departure is 16368 Kashi Tamil Express at 03:30 from Perambur (PER). The last is 06045 Ms-cape SF TOD Special at 23:50.
Which trains run daily from Chennai to Kanyakumari?
1 trains run every day: 12633 at 17:20.
How far is Kanyakumari from Chennai by train?
About 717 to 905 km, depending on the route the train takes.