Mumbai to Chennai trains
5 direct trains from Mumbai to Chennai, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Mumbai to Chennai
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22159 CSMT Chennai Express Superfast · Daily · 2A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
12:45 | 10:45 +1d | 22h 00m 1279 km |
| 11017 LTT Karaikal Express Mail/Express · Sat · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
13:15 | 11:40 +1d | 22h 25m 1293 km |
| 22179 LTT Chennai Express Superfast · Mon · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
13:15 | 10:55 +1d | 21h 40m 1263 km |
| 12163 LTT MAS Express Superfast · Daily · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
18:30 | 16:10 +1d | 21h 40m 1263 km |
| 22157 CSMT MS SF Mail Superfast · Daily · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
22:52 | 22:15 +1d | 23h 23m 1284 km |
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Mumbai to Chennai at a glance
5 direct trains run from Mumbai to Chennai, and 3 of them run every day. The fastest is 22179 LTT Chennai Express, which leaves Lokmanyatilak at 13:15 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl at 10:55 the next day, taking 21h 40m. The first train of the day leaves at 12:45 (22159) and the last at 22:52 (22157).
In Mumbai, these trains leave from Lokmanyatilak (LTT, 3), C Shivaji Mah T (CSMT, 2). In Chennai, they arrive at Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 3), Tambaram (TBM, 1), Chennai Egmore (MS, 1).
5 of these trains arrive on a later day than they leave, so check the date shown next to the arrival time.
By type: 4 Superfast, 1 Mail/Express.
Questions about Mumbai to Chennai trains
How many direct trains run from Mumbai to Chennai?
Our timetable shows 5 direct trains from Mumbai to Chennai, and 3 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Mumbai to Chennai?
22179 LTT Chennai Express is the fastest: it leaves Lokmanyatilak (LTT) at 13:15 and reaches Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) at 10:55, taking 21h 40m.
What time is the first train from Mumbai to Chennai?
The first departure is 22159 CSMT Chennai Express at 12:45 from C Shivaji Mah T (CSMT). The last is 22157 CSMT MS SF Mail at 22:52.
Which trains run daily from Mumbai to Chennai?
3 trains run every day: 22159 at 12:45, 12163 at 18:30, 22157 at 22:52.
How far is Chennai from Mumbai by train?
About 1263 to 1293 km, depending on the route the train takes.