Delhi to Chennai trains
10 direct trains from Delhi to Chennai, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Delhi to Chennai
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12642 Tirukkural Express Superfast · Mon,Sat · 2A,3A,SL,GEN |
05:20 | 16:35 +1d | 35h 15m 2202 km |
| 12652 MDU S Kranti Express Superfast · Tue,Thu · 2A,3A,SL,2S,GEN,PWD |
05:20 | 16:35 +1d | 35h 15m 2202 km |
| 16032 Andaman Express Mail/Express · Tue,Fri,Sat · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
14:00 | 07:00 +2d | 41h 00m 2204 km |
| 20494 CDG MDU SF Express Superfast · Mon,Fri · 2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
14:15 | 03:25 +2d | 37h 10m 2171 km |
| 12434 NZM MAS Rajdhani Rajdhani · Wed,Fri · 1A,2A,3A |
15:35 | 20:50 +1d | 29h 15m 2169 km |
| 12612 MAS Garib Rath Garib Rath · Mon · 3E |
15:35 | 21:00 +1d | 29h 25m 2169 km |
| 12270 NZM MAS Duronto Duronto · Tue,Sat · 1A,2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
15:55 | 20:50 +1d | 28h 55m 2169 km |
| 12616 Grand Trunk Express Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
16:10 | 04:40 +2d | 36h 30m 2177 km |
| 12622 Tamilnadu SF Express Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
21:05 | 06:35 +2d | 33h 30m 2179 km |
| 22404 NDLS PDY SF Express Superfast · Sun · 1A,2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
23:15 | 09:25 +2d | 34h 10m 2183 km |
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Delhi to Chennai at a glance
10 direct trains run from Delhi to Chennai, and 2 of them run every day. The fastest is 12270 NZM MAS Duronto, which leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn at 15:55 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl at 20:50 the next day, taking 28h 55m. The first train of the day leaves at 05:20 (12642) and the last at 23:15 (22404).
In Delhi, these trains leave from Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM, 6), New Delhi (NDLS, 4). In Chennai, they arrive at Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 6), Tambaram (TBM, 2), Perambur (PER, 1), Chennai Egmore (MS, 1).
10 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 Rajdhani, 1 Garib Rath, 1 Duronto.
Questions about Delhi to Chennai trains
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Chennai?
Our timetable shows 10 direct trains from Delhi to Chennai, and 2 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Delhi to Chennai?
12270 NZM MAS Duronto is the fastest: it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM) at 15:55 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) at 20:50, taking 28h 55m.
What time is the first train from Delhi to Chennai?
The first departure is 12642 Tirukkural Express at 05:20 from Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM). The last is 22404 NDLS PDY SF Express at 23:15.
Which trains run daily from Delhi to Chennai?
2 trains run every day: 12616 at 16:10, 12622 at 21:05.
Is there a Rajdhani, Vande Bharat or other premium train from Delhi to Chennai?
Yes: 12434 NZM MAS Rajdhani (Rajdhani, 15:35), 12612 MAS Garib Rath (Garib Rath, 15:35), 12270 NZM MAS Duronto (Duronto, 15:55).
How far is Chennai from Delhi by train?
About 2169 to 2204 km, depending on the route the train takes.