Kodaikanal to Chennai Trains

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5 Direct Trains Running from Kodaikanal to Chennai

12638 PANDIAN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
21:52
07h 28m
05:20
Kodaikanal (KQN)
12638 running status
Chennai (MS)
16128 GUV CHENNAI EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL, 2S
12:00
07h 45m
19:45
Kodaikanal (KQN)
16128 running status
Chennai (TBM)
12690 NCJ MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
01:25
10h 00m
11:25
Kodaikanal (KQN)
12690 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22631 ANUVRAT SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A
12:40
06h 50m
19:30
Kodaikanal (KQN)
22631 running status
Chennai (MS)
06068 MDU MAS SPECIAL
M T W T F S S
3E, 3A
19:22
13h 58m
09:20
Kodaikanal (KQN)
06068 running status
Chennai (MAS)

27 Trains from Kodaikanal to Chennai nearby stations

12632 NELLAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
23:15
07h 45m
07:00
Sholavandan (SDN)
12632 running status
Chennai (MS)
12634 KANYAKUMARI EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 3E
23:15
07h 20m
06:35
Dindigul (DG)
12634 running status
Chennai (MS)
12636 VAIGAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, CC
07:05
07h 10m
14:15
Sholavandan (SDN)
12636 running status
Chennai (MS)
12662 POTHIGAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
23:00
07h 10m
06:10
Dindigul (DG)
12662 running status
Chennai (MS)
12668 NCJ MS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
22:05
06h 05m
04:10
Dindigul (DG)
12668 running status
Chennai (TBM)
12694 PEARL CITY EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, SL, 2A, 1A
00:15
07h 25m
07:40
Dindigul (DG)
12694 running status
Chennai (MS)
16367 KASHI TAMIL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A
01:55
10h 45m
12:40
Dindigul (DG)
16367 running status
chennai (PER)
20628 NCJ MS VB EXP
M T W T F S S
CC, EC
17:55
05h 05m
23:00
Dindigul (DG)
20628 running status
Chennai (MS)
20636 ANANTAPURI EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:40
07h 20m
06:00
Dindigul (DG)
20636 running status
Chennai (MS)
20666 MS VANDE BHARAT
M T W T F S S
CC, EC
08:40
05h 15m
13:55
Dindigul (DG)
20666 running status
Chennai (MS)
22102 MDU LTT SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
17:00
05h 08m
22:08
Dindigul (DG)
22102 running status
Chengalpattu (CGL)
22652 PGT MAS EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
19:40
08h 25m
04:05
Dindigul (DG)
22652 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22672 TEJAS EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
16:15
05h 30m
21:45
Dindigul (DG)
22672 running status
Chennai (MS)
12641 TIRUKKURAL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
01:55
06h 30m
08:25
Dindigul (DG)
12641 running status
Chennai (MS)
12651 NZM S KRNTI EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
01:55
06h 25m
08:20
Dindigul (DG)
12651 running status
Chennai (MS)
12666 CAPE HWH SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
12:00
06h 50m
18:50
Dindigul (DG)
12666 running status
Chennai (MS)
16352 NCJ CSMT EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
12:00
06h 15m
18:15
Dindigul (DG)
16352 running status
Chengalpattu (CGL)
20493 MDU CDG SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
00:40
08h 30m
09:10
Dindigul (DG)
20493 running status
chennai (PER)
20602 BDNK MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, SL, 2A
23:45
08h 10m
07:55
Dindigul (DG)
20602 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22606 TEN PRR SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 2A, 3A
06:30
09h 10m
15:40
Dindigul (DG)
22606 running status
chennai (PER)
22624 MDU MS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
21:45
08h 30m
06:15
Dindigul (DG)
22624 running status
Chennai (TBM)
22658 NCJ TBM SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
22:05
06h 05m
04:10
Dindigul (DG)
22658 running status
Chennai (TBM)
06067 MDU BGKT SF SPL
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E
11:52
06h 43m
18:35
Dindigul (DG)
06067 running status
Chennai (MS)
06056 NCJ AVD SF SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
20:50
08h 20m
05:10
Dindigul (DG)
06056 running status
Avadi (AVD)
06036 TVCN TBM AC SPL
M T W T F S S
3A, 3E
01:30
06h 10m
07:40
Dindigul (DG)
06036 running status
Chennai (TBM)
06012 NCJ TBM SF SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
03:53
06h 22m
10:15
Dindigul (DG)
06012 running status
Chennai (TBM)
06186 PTJ TBM SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
03:30
08h 45m
12:15
Dindigul (DG)
06186 running status
Chennai (TBM)
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Weekly Trains from Kodaikanal to Chennai

There are 12 trains running weekly from Kodaikanal to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Kodaikanal to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
NCJ MAS SF EXP (12690)01:2511:2510 hrs 00 mins₹380
ANUVRAT SF EXP (22631)12:4019:3006 hrs 50 mins₹790
MDU MAS SPECIAL (06068)19:2209:2013 hrs 58 mins-
NCJ MS SF EXP (12668)22:0504:1006 hrs 05 mins-
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16367)01:5512:4010 hrs 45 mins₹335
MDU LTT SF EXP (22102)17:0022:0805 hrs 08 mins₹270
CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666)12:0018:5006 hrs 50 mins₹295
MDU BGKT SF SPL (06067)11:5218:3506 hrs 43 mins₹1040
NCJ AVD SF SPL (06056)20:5005:1008 hrs 20 mins₹1040
TVCN TBM AC SPL (06036)01:3007:4006 hrs 10 mins-
NCJ TBM SF SPL (06012)03:5310:1506 hrs 22 mins₹415
PTJ TBM SPL (06186)03:3012:1508 hrs 45 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Kodaikanal to Chennai

There are 9 trains running daily from Kodaikanal to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running daily from Kodaikanal to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
PANDIAN SF EXP (12638)21:5205:2007 hrs 28 mins₹305
GUV CHENNAI EXP (16128)12:0019:4507 hrs 45 mins₹165
NELLAI SF EXP (12632)23:1507:0007 hrs 45 mins₹315
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12634)23:1506:3507 hrs 20 mins₹295
VAIGAI SF EXP (12636)07:0514:1507 hrs 10 mins₹185
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12662)23:0006:1007 hrs 10 mins₹295
PEARL CITY EXP (12694)00:1507:4007 hrs 25 mins₹295
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636)22:4006:0007 hrs 20 mins₹295
PGT MAS EXPRESS (22652)19:4004:0508 hrs 25 mins₹190
Chennai to Kodaikanal trains

Kodaikanal to Chennai Train Overview

Are you looking for Kodaikanal to Chennai 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 Kodaikanal to Chennai. 

Kodaikanal to Chennai Distance 

461 kms

Kodaikanal to Chennai Duration

 07h 28m

Total number of trains running from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

32

Number of trains running daily from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

9

Number of trains running weekly from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

12 

Fastest train from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

NCJ MS VB EXP (20628)

Cheapest train from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

16128 (GUV CHENNAI EXP)

Departure timing of the first train from Kodaikanal

00:15

Departure timing of the last train from Kodaikanal

23:45

First train from Kodaikanal to Chennai

PEARL CITY EXP,(12694)

Last train from Kodaikanal to Chennai 

BDNK MAS SF EXP (20602)

Number of Major railway stations in Kodaikanal

1

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai 

16 

Kodaikanal to Chennai Train Timings

The first train running from Kodaikanal to Chennai is at 00:15, while the last train is at 23:45. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Kodaikanal to Chennai route.

Kodaikanal to Chennai Distance

The distance between Kodaikanal and Chennai is about 461 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 07h 28m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Kodaikanal to Chennai Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Kodaikanal to Chennai is ₹380.0, while the maximum ticket price from Kodaikanal to Chennai is ₹1400.0.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

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FAQs on Kodaikanal to Chennai Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Kodaikanal to Chennai?

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 Kodaikanal to Chennai?

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 Kodaikanal to Chennai, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

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

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

How many trains run from Kodaikanal to Chennai?

There are 32 trains that run from Kodaikanal to Chennai 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 Kodaikanal to Chennai?

NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) is the fastest among the Kodaikanal to Chennai Trains. It departs from Dindigul (DG) at 17:55 and arrives at Chennai (MS) at 23:00, covering the distance in just 05 hrs 05 mins.

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

The first train departs from Kodaikanal to Chennai is at 00:15 while, the last train depart at 23:45

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