Chennai to Papanasam Trains

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5 Direct Trains Running from Chennai to Papanasam

16865 UZHAVAN EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:25
06h 14m
04:39
Chennai (MS)
16865 running status
Papanasam (PML)
20605 MS TCN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
16:00
05h 54m
21:54
Chennai (MS)
20605 running status
Papanasam (PML)
22675 CHOZHAN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S
07:45
05h 29m
13:14
Chennai (MS)
22675 running status
Papanasam (PML)
06191 TBM TPJ SPL
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
15:45
04h 45m
20:30
Chennai (TBM)
06191 running status
Papanasam (PML)
09419 ADI TPJ SPECIAL
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
16:25
07h 48m
00:13
Chennai (MS)
09419 running status
Papanasam (PML)

21 Trains from Chennai to Papanasam nearby stations

12635 VAIGAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, CC
13:45
03h 33m
17:18
Chennai (MS)
12635 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
12653 ROCKFORT SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
23:30
03h 45m
03:15
Chennai (MS)
12653 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
12693 PEARL CITY EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, SL, 2A, 1A
19:30
03h 58m
23:28
Chennai (MS)
12693 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
16103 TBM RMM EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
18:10
05h 20m
23:30
Chennai (TBM)
16103 running status
Thiruvarur (TVR)
16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, SL, 3A, 2A
10:20
04h 29m
14:49
Chennai (MS)
16127 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
16175 MS KIK EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
21:30
04h 53m
02:23
Chennai (TBM)
16175 running status
Peralam (PEM)
16179 MS MQ EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A, 1A
22:55
06h 27m
05:22
Chennai (MS)
16179 running status
Needamangalam (NMJ)
16351 NAGARCOIL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
19:35
03h 15m
22:50
Chengalpattu (CGL)
16351 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
16368 KASHI TAMIL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A
03:30
07h 43m
11:13
chennai (PER)
16368 running status
Kumbakonam (KMU)
16751 MS RMM EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, SL, 3A
19:15
05h 10m
00:25
Chennai (MS)
16751 running status
Kumbakonam (KMU)
20683 TBM SCT SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 2A
21:00
04h 50m
01:50
Chennai (TBM)
20683 running status
Thiruvarur (TVR)
22632 BKN MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A
10:00
04h 01m
14:01
Chennai (MS)
22632 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
11017 LTT KARAIKAL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
11:15
05h 45m
17:00
Chennai (MS)
11017 running status
Thiruvarur (TVR)
12652 SMPARK KRNT EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
16:10
04h 00m
20:10
Chennai (MS)
12652 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL, 2S
21:05
04h 04m
01:09
Chennai (MS)
12663 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
20481 TPJ SF HUMSAFAR
M T W T F S S
3A, SL
09:40
04h 14m
13:54
Chennai (MS)
20481 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
20498 RMM HUMSAFAR SF
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A
09:40
04h 14m
13:54
Chennai (MS)
20498 running status
Ariyalur (ALU)
22623 MS MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
22:30
04h 43m
03:13
Chennai (TBM)
22623 running status
Kumbakonam (KMU)
22673 BGKT MQ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, 2A, SL
09:40
06h 55m
16:35
Chennai (MS)
22673 running status
Mannargudi (MQ)
06011 TBM NCJ SF SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
15:30
04h 48m
20:18
Chennai (TBM)
06011 running status
Kumbakonam (KMU)
06185 TBM PTJ SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
17:05
05h 55m
23:00
Chennai (TBM)
06185 running status
Kumbakonam (KMU)
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Weekly Trains from Chennai to Papanasam

There are 9 trains running weekly from Chennai to Papanasam. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Chennai to Papanasam.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
ADI TPJ SPECIAL (09419)16:2500:1307 hrs 48 mins₹385
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368)03:3011:1307 hrs 43 mins₹245
BKN MDU SF EXP (22632)10:0014:0104 hrs 01 mins₹555
LTT KARAIKAL EXP (11017)11:1517:0005 hrs 45 mins₹215
TPJ SF HUMSAFAR (20481)09:4013:5404 hrs 14 mins₹625
RMM HUMSAFAR SF (20498)09:4013:5404 hrs 14 mins₹250
BGKT MQ SF EXP (22673)09:4016:3506 hrs 55 mins₹670
TBM NCJ SF SPL (06011)15:3020:1804 hrs 48 mins-
TBM PTJ SPL (06185)17:0523:0005 hrs 55 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Chennai to Papanasam

There are 11 trains running daily from Chennai to Papanasam. Below is a list of trains running daily from Chennai to Papanasam.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
UZHAVAN EXPRESS (16865)22:2504:3906 hrs 14 mins₹220
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)16:0021:5405 hrs 54 mins₹250
CHOZHAN SF EXP (22675)07:4513:1405 hrs 29 mins₹145
VAIGAI SF EXP (12635)13:4517:1803 hrs 33 mins₹465
ROCKFORT SF EXP (12653)23:3003:1503 hrs 45 mins₹220
PEARL CITY EXP (12693)19:3023:2803 hrs 58 mins₹220
TBM RMM EXP (16103)18:1023:3005 hrs 20 mins-
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)10:2014:4904 hrs 29 mins₹115
MS KIK EXPRESS (16175)21:3002:2304 hrs 53 mins₹195
MS MQ EXPRESS (16179)22:5505:2206 hrs 27 mins₹225
MS RMM EXPRESS (16751)19:1500:2505 hrs 10 mins₹215
Papanasam to Chennai trains

Chennai to Papanasam Train Overview

Are you looking for Chennai to Papanasam trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Chennai to Papanasam. 

Chennai to Papanasam Distance 

294 kms

Chennai to Papanasam Duration

 05h 05m

Total number of trains running from Chennai to Papanasam 

26

Number of trains running daily from Chennai to Papanasam 

11

Number of trains running weekly from Chennai to Papanasam 

9 

Fastest train from Chennai to Papanasam 

NAGARCOIL EXP (16351)

Cheapest train from Chennai to Papanasam 

16127 (MS GURUVAYUR EXP)

Departure timing of the first train from Chennai

03:30

Departure timing of the last train from Chennai

23:30

First train from Chennai to Papanasam

KASHI TAMIL EXP,(16368)

Last train from Chennai to Papanasam 

ROCKFORT SF EXP (12653)

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai

16

Number of Major railway stations in Papanasam 

1 

Chennai to Papanasam Train Timings

The first train running from Chennai to Papanasam is at 03:30, while the last train is at 23:30. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Chennai to Papanasam route.

Chennai to Papanasam Distance

The distance between Chennai and Papanasam is about 294 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 05h 05m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Chennai to Papanasam Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Chennai to Papanasam is ₹145.0, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Papanasam is ₹1455.0.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

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FAQs on Chennai to Papanasam Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Chennai to Papanasam?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Chennai to Papanasam?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Chennai to Papanasam, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Papanasam from Chennai?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Chennai to Papanasam in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Chennai to Papanasam?

There are 26 trains that run from Chennai to Papanasam route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Chennai to Papanasam?

NAGARCOIL EXP (16351) is the fastest among the Chennai to Papanasam Trains. It departs from Chengalpattu (CGL) at 19:35 and arrives at Ariyalur (ALU) at 22:50, covering the distance in just 03 hrs 15 mins.

What are the first and last train timings from Chennai to Papanasam?

The first train departs from Chennai to Papanasam is at 03:30 while, the last train depart at 23:30

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