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Mangalore Central to Chidambaram by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Mangalore Central to Chidambaram. Changing at Erode Jn takes 17 hr 32 min, and the quickest pairing is 12602 then 16232.

1 change · 553 km apart · fastest 17 hr 32 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateMangalore Central (MAQ) to Chidambaram (CDM)

Day by day

The quickest journey with one change, for each day a connection runs.

  • Every day17 hr 32 minarrives next day
    13:55 12602 MAQ CHENNAI MAIL · Superfast → Erode Jn (ED) 23:35
    01:00 16232 MYS CUPJ EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 07:27
    1 hr 25 min to change at ED — comfortable85 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 33,105 paired days.12602 often runs late

Other ways to make the trip

Slower pairings, or a change at a different junction.

  • Sunday18 hr 13 minarrives next day
    13:55 12602 MAQ CHENNAI MAIL · Superfast → Podanur Jn (PTJ) 21:59
    23:58 06185 CBE TBM SPL · Mail/Express → arrives 08:08
    1 hr 59 min to change at PTJ — comfortableTypically 8 min late here, still leaving about 96 min to change.12602 often runs late
  • Thursday18 hr 37 minarrives next day
    06:45 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP · Mail/Express → Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) 21:55
    23:00 22624 MDU MS SF EXP · Superfast → arrives 01:22
    1 hr 5 min to change at TPJ — comfortableTypically 10 min late here, still leaving about 36 min to change.
  • Monday18 hr 38 minarrives next day
    23:45 22638 WESTCOAST SF EXP · Superfast → Salem Jn (SA) 10:07
    13:00 16529 SMVT BENGALURU - KARAIKAL EXPRESS · Mail/Express → arrives 18:23
    2 hr 53 min to change at SA — tight173 min to change holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.22638 often runs late
  • Wednesday19 hr 8 minarrives next day
    20:00 12790 KUMTA KCG EXP · Superfast → Katpadi Jn (KPD) 09:33
    11:00 17069 HYB CAPE EXPRESS · Mail/Express → arrives 15:08
    1 hr 27 min to change at KPD — comfortable87 min to change, which holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 1,08,683 paired days.17069 often runs late
  • Friday19 hr 27 minarrives next day
    12:00 06554 MAQ SMVB SPL · Mail/Express → Erode Jn (ED) 21:20
    01:00 16232 MYS CUPJ EXP · Mail/Express → arrives 07:27
    3 hr 40 min to change at ED — comfortable220 min to change, which almost always holds here. Measured on 33,105 paired days.06554 often runs late
  • Monday19 hr 31 minarrives next day
    06:45 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP · Mail/Express → Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) 21:55
    23:10 16752 RMM MS EXPRESS · Mail/Express → arrives 02:16
    1 hr 15 min to change at TPJ — comfortableTypically 10 min late here, still leaving about 46 min to change.16752 often runs late

Mangalore Central to Chidambaram by train

Is there a direct train from Mangalore Central to Chidambaram?
No. No single train runs from Mangalore Central to Chidambaram. The journey takes one change, at Erode Jn, and the fastest combination takes 17 hr 32 min.
What is the fastest way from Mangalore Central to Chidambaram by train?
12602 MAQ CHENNAI MAIL departs Mangalore Central at 13:55 and reaches Erode Jn at 23:35. 16232 MYS CUPJ EXP then departs at 01:00 and arrives Chidambaram at 07:27. Total 17 hr 32 min, with 1 hr 25 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Mangalore Central and Chidambaram?
Erode Jn (ED) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 1 hr 25 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Mangalore Central to Chidambaram?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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