10 found from MS to KKDI, MNM
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
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12605 - PALLAVAN EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:45 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 6h 50m 371 KM 13 stops | 10:35 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, CC | Others | ||||||
16751 - MS RMM EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 07:15 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 8h 55m 371 KM 22 stops | 04:10 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | ||||||
22661 - RAMESWARAM EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:45 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 7h 3m 371 KM 16 stops | 12:48 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | Starting from ₹295 | |||||
20681 - SILAMBU EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:25 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 6h 53m 371 KM 23 stops | 03:18 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | Starting from ₹295 | |||||
16181 - SILAMBU EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:25 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 7h 371 KM 23 stops | 03:25 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
20973 - RMM HUMSAFAR SF Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:45 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 8h 13m 424 KM 27 stops | 05:59 PM MNM Manamadurai 55 KM from KKDI | SL, 3A | Others | Starting from ₹360 | |||||
22536 - BSBS RMM EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:30 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 55m 371 KM 39 stops | 06:25 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A | Others | Starting from ₹320 | |||||
16851 - MS RMM EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 07:15 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 8h 55m 371 KM 22 stops | 04:10 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others | ||||||
20896 - BBS RMM SF Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:30 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 55m 371 KM 26 stops | 06:25 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A | Special Train | Starting from ₹320 | |||||
22614 - AYC RMM EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:00 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 10h 35m 424 KM 23 stops | 12:35 AM MNM Manamadurai 55 KM from KKDI | SL, 3A, 2A | Others | Starting from ₹355 |
10 found from TBM, MS, CGL to KKDI
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
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06021 - TBM TEN SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:00 PM TBM Chennai 25 KM from MSF | 6h 18m 349 KM 14 stops | 03:18 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Tatkal | ||||||
06181 - MS KKDI SCT EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:25 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 7h 371 KM 23 stops | 03:25 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
02205 - MS RMM EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:45 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 7h 3m 371 KM 17 stops | 12:48 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
02605 - MS KKDI EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 03:45 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 7h 10m 371 KM 13 stops | 10:55 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, CC | Special Train | ||||||
06751 - Chengalpattu Rameswaram Via Karaikkudi Special Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:00 PM CGL Chengalpattu 54 KM from MSF | 7h 20m 319 KM 13 stops | 09:20 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, CC, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
06043 - TBM KCVL SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 10:30 AM TBM Chennai 25 KM from MSF | 8h 43m 349 KM 23 stops | 07:13 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A | Special Tatkal | ||||||
06851 - MS RMM SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 07:15 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 8h 55m 371 KM 23 stops | 04:10 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Special Train | ||||||
07695 - SC RMD SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:45 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 25m 371 KM 27 stops | 07:10 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A | Special Tatkal | Starting from ₹385 | |||||
08496 - BBS RMM SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:30 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 55m 371 KM 26 stops | 06:25 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Tatkal | ||||||
05120 - RMM FESTIVL SPL Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:30 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 55m 371 KM 36 stops | 06:25 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Special Tatkal |
6 found from MS to KKDI, MNM
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | Classes | Train type | ||||||
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16713 - MS-RMM SETHU EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 05:45 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 6h 45m 371 KM 19 stops | 12:30 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | Express | |||||||
19603 - AII RMM HUMSAFAR Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:45 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 8h 13m 424 KM 27 stops | 05:59 PM MNM Manamadurai 55 KM from KKDI | SL, 3A | Others | ||||||
18496 - BBS RMM EXPRESS Runs onMTWTFSS | 08:30 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 20m 371 KM 26 stops | 05:50 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A | Others | ||||||
16701 - Chennai Egmore Rameswaram Boat Mail Express Runs onMTWTFSS | 09:40 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 30m 371 KM 24 stops | 07:10 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 2S, SL, CC, 3A, 2A, 1A | Express | ||||||
15120 - MUV-RMM EXP Runs onMTWTFSS | 10:50 AM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 9h 44m 371 KM 37 stops | 08:34 PM KKDI Karaikkudi | SL, 3A, 2A | Express | ||||||
16794 - SHRADDHA SETHU Runs onMTWTFSS | 02:00 PM MS Chennai 2 KM from MSF | 10h 35m 424 KM 23 stops | 12:35 AM MNM Manamadurai 55 KM from KKDI | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A | Others |
Trains from Karaikkudi to Chennai Fort
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
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12852 - MAS BSP EXPRESS | 03:40 PM MAS Chennai | 22h 50m 1019 KM 16 stops | 02:30 PM BSP Bilaspur | |||||||||
01064 - MAO NGP SPL | 03:15 PM MAS Chennai | 1d 1h 15m 1028 KM 23 stops | 04:30 PM CSMT Mumbai | |||||||||
22158 - MS CSMT EXP | 06:20 AM MS Chennai | 23h 30m 1028 KM 31 stops | 05:50 AM CSMT Mumbai | |||||||||
22160 - MAS CSMT EXP | 01:25 PM MAS Chennai | 23h 5m 1028 KM 28 stops | 12:30 PM CSMT Mumbai | |||||||||
12164 - MAS LTT EXPRESS | 06:20 PM MAS Chennai | 21h 20m 1032 KM 24 stops | 03:40 PM LTT Mumbai |
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
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22180 - MAS LTT EXPRESS | 03:50 PM MAS Chennai | 22h 35m 1032 KM 17 stops | 02:25 PM LTT Mumbai | |||||||||
11018 - KIK LTT EXPRESS | 10:10 PM MS Chennai | 22h 20m 1032 KM 34 stops | 08:30 PM LTT Mumbai | |||||||||
16352 - NCJ CSMT EXP | 06:30 PM CGL Chengalpattu | 1d 45m 1033 KM 37 stops | 07:15 PM CSMT Mumbai | |||||||||
22102 - MDU LTT EXPRESS | 10:10 PM CGL Chengalpattu | 22h 20m 1038 KM 25 stops | 08:30 PM LTT Mumbai | |||||||||
01164 - VLNK LTT SPL | 10:05 PM CGL Chengalpattu | 22h 25m 1038 KM 21 stops | 08:30 PM LTT Mumbai |
Train name and number | Starting station | Duration | Ending station | |||||||||
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07685 - SC RMM SPL | 12:35 AM MNM Manamadurai | 2h 35m 104 KM 26 stops | 03:10 AM RMM Rameswaram | |||||||||
06039 - ERS VLNK SPL | 03:00 AM PDKT Pudukkottai | 5h 15m 119 KM 31 stops | 08:15 AM VLNK Vellankanni | |||||||||
20895 - RMM BBS EXPRESS | 12:20 PM PDKT Pudukkottai | 1d 5h 50m 1335 KM 30 stops | 06:10 PM BBS Bhubaneswar | |||||||||
05119 - MAS BSBS SPL | 03:00 AM KKDI Karaikkudi | 1d 9h 1400 KM 26 stops | 12:00 PM ET Itarsi | |||||||||
16733 - RMM OKHA EXP | 12:25 AM MNM Manamadurai | 2d 9h 55m 1738 KM 46 stops | 10:20 AM OKHA Okha |
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28 KM from KKDILooking for Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi trains? You can choose from a large number of trains running regularly on this route. Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi trains is considered to be the most preferred and efficient mode of transportation for commuting between these two cities. There are frequent daily trains that run between these cities.On a weekly basis, there are 7 trains running between Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi.To get accurate information regarding Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi trains, Chennai Fort Karaikkudi Railway Timetable, and Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Train Fare, you can visit the Goibibo app or website. You can also book train ticket online through Goibibo in a few steps. The user-friendly interface, easy booking process and attractive offers on train ticket booking help the travellers in booking their tickets at the most reasonable prices. You can also do tatkal train ticket booking for Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Trains through Goibibo.
Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi train timings and fare are the two main factors that compel travellers to opt for Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Trains for a hassle-free journey. 12605 - PALLAVAN EXP is the fastest among the Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Trains. It departs from Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS) at 03:45 PM and arrives at Chennai Egmore Railway Station(KKDI) at 10:35 PM, covering the distance in just 6 hrs 50 mins .While looking for an early morning train from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi, you can choose to travel via 22536 - BSBS RMM EXP. It takes 9 hrs 55 mins to complete the journey, starting from Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS) at 08:30 AM and reaching Karaikkudi at 06:25 PM.
The first train from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi is 22536 - BSBS RMM EXP departing at 08:30 AM from Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS).Some popular weekly trains on Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi train route are 12605 - PALLAVAN EXP, 16751 - MS RMM EXPRESS, 22661 - RAMESWARAM EXP. Every Friday 12605 - PALLAVAN EXP departs from Chennai Fort at 03:45 PM and arrives at Agra at None covering the entire distance in 6 hrs 50 mins .The boarding station for all Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi trains are the Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS), Tambaram Railway Station(TBM), Chengalpattu Railway Station(CGL) while deboarding at Karaikkudi can be at Karaikkudi Junction(KKDI), Manamadurai Junction(MNM).For all of the trains running on this route, you can check the live train running status, running history and PNR status on the Goibibo app and the website. Goibibo in collaboration with Indian railways also offers IRCTC registration and signup through its IRCTC Create User Id page. The stations are well-connected with the rest of the city with easy conveyance options. The Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi train route witnesses regular rush of travellers. However, the large number of trains on this route provides direct and easy connectivity catering to the needs of all types of travellers.
Karaikkudi is one of the popular cities of India. There are plenty of amazing tourist spots in Karaikkudi that can make your journey memorable. You can book a Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Train and visit this gorgeous city with family and friends.
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There are plenty of trains running on the Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi route everyday, so the train seat availability is sufficient. You can board a train to Karaikkudi from the popular railway stations of your city and reach there within a short period of time. Moreover, you will face no problem in boarding any Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi train, as the train journey is comfortable as well as secure.
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Which trains are running from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi?
Total 20 trains runs from Chennai Fort and Karaikkudi. Popular Trains that run from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi are 12605 - PALLAVAN EXP, 16751 - MS RMM EXPRESS, 22661 - RAMESWARAM EXP, 20681 - SILAMBU EXPRESS, 16181 - SILAMBU EXPRESS. Book Now
How many Covid Special trains are currently running from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi?
20 Covid Special trains are currently running from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi. Book Now
Which is the fastest train from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi?
Fastest train from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi is 12605 - PALLAVAN EXP which takes 6 hrs 50 mins to reach Karaikkudi. Book Train Tickets
When does the first Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi train leave?
The first train from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi is 22536 - BSBS RMM EXP with departure at 08:30 AM from Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS). Book Now
Which is the last train to Chennai Fort from Karaikkudi ?
20681 - SILAMBU EXPRESS is the last train between Chennai Fort from Karaikkudi with departure at 08:25 PM from Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS). Book Now
What is the travel distance and travel time from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi?
The approximate travel distance from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi is 371 KM and minimum travel time is 6 hrs 50 mins .
From which all stations in Chennai Fort we can board trains to Karaikkudi?
Stations in Chennai Fort where we can board trains to Karaikkudi are the Chennai Egmore Railway Station(MS), Tambaram Railway Station(TBM), Chengalpattu Railway Station(CGL). Book Now
How to get the latest online information about my booking from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi Trains?
If you are travelling from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi, you can check PNR STATUS for latest tickets information can be checked through Goibibo train app or Goibibo website.
How to book tatkal tickets from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi?
You can book TATKAL TICKETS ONLINE, Booking starts from one day prior to the date of journey, from Chennai Fort to Karaikkudi