Kolkata to Chennai trains
10 direct trains from Kolkata to Chennai, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Kolkata to Chennai
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22825 SHM MAS SF Express Superfast · Tue · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
12:10 | 14:05 +1d | 25h 55m 1657 km |
| 18041 SHM MAS Express Mail/Express · Mon · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
14:45 | 16:45 +1d | 26h 00m 1644 km |
| 12841 Coromandal Express Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
15:10 | 17:00 +1d | 25h 50m 1659 km |
| 12665 HWH CAPE SF Express Superfast · Mon · 2A,3A,SL,GEN |
16:00 | 20:28 +1d | 28h 28m 1690 km |
| 12663 HWH TPJ Suf Express Superfast · Thu,Sun · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,2S,GEN |
17:35 | 21:33 +1d | 27h 58m 1690 km |
| 22807 MAS Suf AC Express Superfast · Tue,Fri · 1A,2A,3A |
17:55 | 20:20 +1d | 26h 25m 1652 km |
| 22841 SRC TBM Antyodaya Express Superfast · Mon · GEN,PWD |
17:55 | 21:30 +1d | 27h 35m 1682 km |
| 12839 Chennai Mail Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
23:45 | 03:20 +2d | 27h 35m 1659 km |
| 22642 SHM TVC Suf Express Superfast · Tue,Sun · 2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
23:45 | 03:00 +2d | 27h 15m 1659 km |
| 16108 TBM Amrit Bharat Amrit Bharat · Sat · SL,GEN,PWD |
23:55 | 09:05 +2d | 33h 10m 1669 km |
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Kolkata to Chennai at a glance
10 direct trains run from Kolkata to Chennai, and 2 of them run every day. The fastest is 12841 Coromandal Express, which leaves Howrah Jn at 15:10 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl at 17:00 the next day, taking 25h 50m. The first train of the day leaves at 12:10 (22825) and the last at 23:55 (16108).
In Kolkata, these trains leave from Howrah Jn (HWH, 4), Shalimar (SHM, 3), Santragachi Jn (SRC, 3). In Chennai, they arrive at Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 5), Tambaram (TBM, 4), Perambur (PER, 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: 8 Superfast, 1 Mail/Express, 1 Amrit Bharat.
Questions about Kolkata to Chennai trains
How many direct trains run from Kolkata to Chennai?
Our timetable shows 10 direct trains from Kolkata to Chennai, and 2 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Kolkata to Chennai?
12841 Coromandal Express is the fastest: it leaves Howrah Jn (HWH) at 15:10 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) at 17:00, taking 25h 50m.
What time is the first train from Kolkata to Chennai?
The first departure is 22825 SHM MAS SF Express at 12:10 from Shalimar (SHM). The last is 16108 TBM Amrit Bharat at 23:55.
Which trains run daily from Kolkata to Chennai?
2 trains run every day: 12841 at 15:10, 12839 at 23:45.
Is there a Rajdhani, Vande Bharat or other premium train from Kolkata to Chennai?
Yes: 16108 TBM Amrit Bharat (Amrit Bharat, 23:55).
How far is Chennai from Kolkata by train?
About 1644 to 1690 km, depending on the route the train takes.