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Trains from Karaikal to Tambaram

Karaikal to Tambaram is 294 km by rail. 2 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express at 5 hr 28 min. It is also the most punctual, arriving on time (within 15 min) on 50% of days, typically 15 min late. 1 runs every day, leaving between 14:20 and 22:40.

Departures
14:20 – 22:40
Fare from
₹215
Sleeper · estimate
Most punctual
50% on time
16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express
Daily trains
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Trains and seats

  • 11018Karaikal–Mumbai LTT Express
    14:207 hr 8 min21:28

    KIK — TBM · 335 km · Mail/Express

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  • 16176Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore Express
    22:405 hr 28 min04:08+1 arrives the next day

    KIK — TBM · 294 km · Mail/Express · fastest

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Which arrives on time

On time = within 15 min at Tambaram · year to August 2026

  1. 16176 Vellankanni–Chennai Egmore ExpressMost punctual
    typically 15 min late at Tambaram
    50%
  2. 11018 Karaikal–Mumbai LTT Express
    typically 27 min late at Tambaram
    28%
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Fares

Estimated for 294 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources

Estimated fares by class for the 294 km between Karaikal and Tambaram, priced for a Mail/Express train in General quota.
ClassFareBasis
SL Sleeper₹215observed fares
3A AC 3 tier₹520observed fares
3E AC 3 economy₹541observed fares
2A AC 2 tier₹809observed fares
1A AC first class₹1,334observed fares

One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class

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