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Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn. Changing at Virudunagar Jn takes 15 hr 58 min, and the quickest pairing is 16361 then 12694.

1 change · 510 km apart · fastest 15 hr 58 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateKottayam (KTYM) to Chengalpattu Jn (CGL)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Virudunagar JnVPT
    13:5515 hr 58 min05:53+1 arrives the next day
    16361ERS VLNK EXP13:55 — 22:13Mail/Express
    37 min to change at VPT — tight

    Typically 8 min late here, leaving about 12 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    12694PEARL CITY EXP22:50 — 05:53Superfast

    12694 often runs late

    KTYM — VPT

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    VPT — CGL

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  • One change at ArakkonamAJJ
    20:0516 hr 3 min12:08+1 arrives the next day
    12696TVC MAS SF EXP20:05 — 08:33Superfast
    42 min to change at AJJ — tight

    Typically 14 min late here, leaving about 11 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    11017LTT KARAIKAL EXP09:15 — 12:08Mail/Express

    11017 often runs late

    KTYM — AJJ

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    AJJ — CGL

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  • One change at Kollam JnQLN
    11:5116 hr 27 min04:18+1 arrives the next day
    22647KRBA TVCN SF EXP11:51 — 13:30Superfast
    1 hr 25 min to change at QLN — tight

    Typically 49 min late here, leaving about 17 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    20636ANANTAPURI EXP14:55 — 04:18Superfast

    22647 often runs late

    KTYM — QLN

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    QLN — CGL

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  • One change at Coimbatore JnCBE
    09:3516 hr 33 min02:08+1 arrives the next day
    17229SABARI EXPRESS09:35 — 15:35Mail/Express
    25 min to change at CBE — tight

    Typically 3 min late here, leaving about 4 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    16160MAQ CHENNAI EXP16:00 — 02:08Mail/Express

    16160 often runs late

    KTYM — CBE

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    CBE — CGL

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    09:3516 hr 43 min02:18+1 arrives the next day
    17229SABARI EXPRESS09:35 — 18:10Mail/Express
    3 hr 20 min to change at SA — comfortable

    Typically 11 min late here, still leaving about 169 min to change.

    22154SA CHENNAI EXP21:30 — 02:18Superfast

    22154 often runs late

    KTYM — SA

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    SA — CGL

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  • One change at Erode JnED
    08:5117 hr 17 min02:08+1 arrives the next day
    22648TVCN KRBA SF EXP08:51 — 16:55Superfast
    1 hr 10 min to change at ED — comfortable

    Holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 31,265 paired days.

    16160MAQ CHENNAI EXP18:05 — 02:08Mail/Express

    16160 often runs late

    KTYM — ED

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    ED — CGL

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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.

Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn?
No. No single train runs from Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn. The journey takes one change, at Virudunagar Jn, and the fastest combination takes 15 hr 58 min.
What is the fastest way from Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn by train?
16361 ERS VLNK EXP departs Kottayam at 13:55 and reaches Virudunagar Jn at 22:13. 12694 PEARL CITY EXP then departs at 22:50 and arrives Chengalpattu Jn at 05:53. Total 15 hr 58 min, with 37 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Kottayam and Chengalpattu Jn?
Virudunagar Jn (VPT) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 37 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Kottayam to Chengalpattu Jn?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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