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Kollam Jn to Chidambaram by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Kollam Jn to Chidambaram. Changing at Madurai Jn takes 12 hr 18 min, and the quickest pairing is 16102 then 20692.

1 change · 440 km apart · fastest 12 hr 18 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateKollam Jn (QLN) to Chidambaram (CDM)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Madurai JnMDU
    12:0012 hr 18 min00:18+1 arrives the next day
    16102QLN MS EXPRESS12:00 — 18:30Mail/Express
    1 hr to change at MDU — comfortable

    Typically 2 min late here, still leaving about 40 min to change.

    20692TBM ANTYODAYA19:30 — 00:18Superfast

    20692 often runs late

    QLN — MDU

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    MDU — CDM

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  • One change at TirumangalamTMQ
    12:0012 hr 18 min00:18+1 arrives the next day
    16328GUV MDU EXP12:00 — 18:22Mail/Express
    43 min to change at TMQ — comfortable

    Typically 3 min late here, still leaving about 25 min to change.

    20692TBM ANTYODAYA19:05 — 00:18Superfast

    20692 often runs late

    QLN — TMQ

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    TMQ — CDM

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    17:2312 hr 30 min05:53+1 arrives the next day
    16649PARASURAM EXP17:23 — 20:20Mail/Express
    35 min to change at NCJ — tight

    Typically 5 min late here, leaving about 13 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    16367KASHI TAMIL EXP20:55 — 05:53Mail/Express

    16649 often runs late

    QLN — NCJ

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    NCJ — CDM

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    11:3512 hr 43 min00:18+1 arrives the next day
    06772QLN-CAPE MEMU EXP SPL11:35 — 14:50Mail/Express
    1 hr to change at NCJ — comfortable

    Typically 5 min late here, still leaving about 38 min to change.

    20692TBM ANTYODAYA15:50 — 00:18Superfast

    06772 often runs late

    QLN — NCJ

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    NCJ — CDM

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  • One change at Dindigul JnDG
    12:0012 hr 47 min00:47+1 arrives the next day
    16102QLN MS EXPRESS12:00 — 19:57Mail/Express
    1 hr 3 min to change at DG — comfortable

    Typically 7 min late here, still leaving about 38 min to change.

    16780RMM TPTY EXP21:00 — 00:47Mail/Express

    16102 often runs late

    QLN — DG

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    DG — CDM

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Kollam Jn to Chidambaram by train

Is there a direct train from Kollam Jn to Chidambaram?
No. No single train runs from Kollam Jn to Chidambaram. The journey takes one change, at Madurai Jn, and the fastest combination takes 12 hr 18 min.
What is the fastest way from Kollam Jn to Chidambaram by train?
16102 QLN MS EXPRESS departs Kollam Jn at 12:00 and reaches Madurai Jn at 18:30. 20692 TBM ANTYODAYA then departs at 19:30 and arrives Chidambaram at 00:18. Total 12 hr 18 min, with 1 hr to change.
Where do you change trains between Kollam Jn and Chidambaram?
Madurai Jn (MDU) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 1 hr between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Kollam Jn to Chidambaram?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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