Lucknow to Chennai trains
4 direct trains from Lucknow to Chennai, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Lucknow to Chennai
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12511 Raptisagar Express Superfast · Thu,Fri,Sun · 1A,2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
11:03 | 22:40 +1d | 35h 37m 2067 km |
| 12521 Rapti Sagar Express Superfast · Mon · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,2S,GEN |
11:03 | 22:40 +1d | 35h 37m 2067 km |
| 16094 LJN MAS Express Mail/Express · Mon,Thu · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
16:20 | 07:00 +2d | 38h 40m 2086 km |
| 12540 LKO YPR Express Mail/Express · Fri · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
20:25 | 09:05 +2d | 36h 40m 2230 km |
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Lucknow to Chennai at a glance
4 direct trains run from Lucknow to Chennai. The fastest is 12511 Raptisagar Express, which leaves Badshahnagar at 11:03 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl at 22:40 the next day, taking 35h 37m. The first train of the day leaves at 11:03 (12511) and the last at 20:25 (12540).
In Lucknow, these trains leave from Badshahnagar (BNZ, 2), Lucknow Ljn (LJN, 1), Lucknow Jn (LKO, 1). In Chennai, they arrive at Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 3), Perambur (PER, 1).
4 of these trains arrive on a later day than they leave, so check the date shown next to the arrival time.
By type: 2 Superfast, 2 Mail/Express.
Questions about Lucknow to Chennai trains
How many direct trains run from Lucknow to Chennai?
Our timetable shows 4 direct trains from Lucknow to Chennai, and 0 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Lucknow to Chennai?
12511 Raptisagar Express is the fastest: it leaves Badshahnagar (BNZ) at 11:03 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) at 22:40, taking 35h 37m.
What time is the first train from Lucknow to Chennai?
The first departure is 12511 Raptisagar Express at 11:03 from Badshahnagar (BNZ). The last is 12540 LKO YPR Express at 20:25.
How far is Chennai from Lucknow by train?
About 2067 to 2230 km, depending on the route the train takes.