Chennai to Erode Trains

Several trains are running from Chennai to Erode based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Chennai to Erode is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

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Chennai to Erode Distance

There are 35 trains running from Chennai to Erode, covering an approximate distance of 394 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.

Chennai to Erode Timings

The first train from Chennai to Erode is SHM TVC SUF EXP (22642) departing at 03:05 from chennai (PER).

The last train from Chennai to Erode is MS SALEM SF EXP (22153), departing at 23:55 from Chennai (MS).

The boarding stations for all Chennai to Erode trains are -

• Mgr Chennai Central (MAS)
• Chennai Egmore (MS)
• Perambur (PER)
• Tambaram (TBM)

• Erode Junction (ED)

The city of Erode, in Tamil Nadu, is an urban agglomeration. It is also the seventh-largest of its kind in the state. It is a textile hub and is also an agricultural center in southern India, mainly known for its turmeric production. The textile industry at Erode produces premium knitwear. The city also has large food production units all around. Erode is connected to various cities around southern India and several locations in northern India. Chennai to Erode trains are prevalent, and tourists often come to visit and explore.

When you visit Erode, you can go sightseeing and explore many tourist attractions. Following are some of the top places to visit.

• Thindal Murugan Temple

  As its name suggests, the Thindal Murugan Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The Thindal Murugan Temple is almost 750 years old and is a sacred site for pilgrims and devotees. The temple sits on top of a hillock in Erode, and you will need to climb 150 steps to get to the temple gates.

• Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

  Located at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a forest reserve. Once you cover the Chennai to Erode distance and reach, this is one of the places you must explore. When you go on a safari, spot tigers, leopards, hyenas, Indian elephants, wild boars, barking deer, antelopes, and gaur, if you love watching birds, you will find vultures, treepies, bulbuls, mynahs, and blabbers at the reserve.

• Brough Church

  The Brough Church was established in 1933. It is known for its distinct Indo-Saracenic architectural style. It is an important place of worship in Erode and has a tranquil ambiance. People from all over the country visit the church to offer prayers and see the marvelous architecture.

• Government Museum

  The Government Museum is one of the most famous tourist spots in Erode. You will find many different exhibits in the museum. These focus on the surrounding regions' culture, art, and anthropology. You will also find shows on the exquisite Tanjore paintings, handicrafts from the Bargur region, and ancient inscriptions from the Kongu Chola dynasty.

• Vellode Bird Sanctuary

  The Vellode Bird Sanctuary is approximately 14.6 kilometers from Erode. Sprawling across an area of 77 hectares, the Vellode Bird Sanctuary is home to many species of birds. You will find beautiful spotted pelicans, darters, teals, and other migratory avifauna. The sanctuary offers these species natural habitats and is one of the best places to visit in Erode with family and friends.

• Bhavanisagar Dam

  The Bhavanisagar Dam is one of the few earthen dams left in India. Constructed on the Bhavani River, the dam is situated between Sathayamangalam and Mettupalayam. The Bhavanisagar Dam is 32 meters tall, and the water flows out of it at high speed. The sight is spectacular and worth a visit.

Chennai has an extensive railway network, and there are 40 stations in the city. The three main stations include:

• Chennai Central Railway Station

  The Chennai Central Railway Station is the major station in the city. It connects Chennai to other locations in both southern and northern India. If you book a ticket to Erode, the train will leave from this station. The lowest Chennai to Erode train ticket price will be approximately Rs. 180, but it can increase depending on the train you book.

• Chennai Egmore Railway Station

  This is another important station in Chennai. The Chennai Egmore Railway Station dates back to the early 1900s, when it served as the terminus to the South Indian Railway Company. Trains from this station travel to and from Mumbai, Guwahati, Mangalore, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram. You will also find a train to Erode.

• Tambaram Railway Station

  The Tambaram Railway Station is one terminal station connecting southern India to northern India. Numerous trains operate every day from this station. In addition, you will find several trains to Erode every week from the Tambaram Railway Station.

The central railway station in Erode is known as the Erode Junction. It has three distinct lines: the first towards the Palakkad Junction, the second towards Salem Junction, and the third towards Karur Junction. If you book any Chennai to Erode trains, they will stop at this junction. These trains take 5 to 5 hours to reach the Erode Junction from Chennai. This railway station is also connected to several other important locations like Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Kodumudi, and Tiruchirapalli.

Erode is not a metro city yet; therefore, there are no metro stations to/ from Erode. However, if you are in Chennai and hope to catch a train to Erode, you can easily reach the railway station by metro. The major metro stations in Chennai include the Chennai Central Metro Station near the Central Railway Station, Government Estate Station, and the Guindy Station. Chennai has a total of 40 metro stations. Therefore, you can take the metro to any railway station if you're traveling to Erode by train.

Taking a train to Erode is the easiest way to travel, especially on a budget. You can get tickets from redRail at a discounted rate. redRail will show you the trains available and the train timings between Chennai to Erode. So you can book a train without any hassle and enjoy a comfortable trip to Erode.

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