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Tambaram to Chengannur by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Tambaram to Chengannur. Changing at Nagarcoil Jn takes 12 hr 41 min, and the quickest pairing is 20627 then 16336.

1 change · 555 km apart · fastest 12 hr 41 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateTambaram (TBM) to Chengannur (CNGR)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2212 hr 41 min18:03
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    Usually holds55 min to change at NCJ

    Typically 5 min late here, still leaving about 33 min to change.

    16336GANDHIDHAM EXP14:45 — 18:03Mail/Express

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — CNGR

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2212 hr 49 min18:11
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    Usually holds50 min to change at NCJ

    Typically 5 min late here, still leaving about 28 min to change.

    16317HIMSAGAR EXPRESS14:40 — 18:11Mail/Express

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — CNGR

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2212 hr 49 min18:11
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    Usually holds55 min to change at NCJ

    Typically 5 min late here, still leaving about 33 min to change.

    12659GURUDEV SF EXP14:45 — 18:11Superfast

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — CNGR

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  • One change at Kollam JnQLN
    17:2715 hr 26 min08:53+1 arrives the next day
    16101MS QLN EXPRESS17:27 — 07:10Mail/Express
    Little room38 min to change at QLN — tight

    Typically 15 min late here, leaving about 4 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    17229SABARI EXPRESS07:48 — 08:53Mail/Express

    16101 often runs late

    TBM — QLN

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    QLN — CNGR

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  • One change at Madurai JnMDU
    05:2215 hr 33 min20:55
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 10:38Shatabdi
    Usually holds57 min to change at MDU

    Typically 2 min late here, still leaving about 37 min to change.

    16327MDU GUV EXP11:35 — 20:55Mail/Express

    TBM — MDU

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    MDU — CNGR

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  • One change at Dindigul JnDG
    17:4715 hr 38 min09:25+1 arrives the next day
    12633KANYAKUMARI EXP17:47 — 23:27Superfast
    Usually holds1 hr 3 min to change at DG

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

    16364VLNK ERS EXPRESS00:30 — 09:25Mail/Express

    12633 often runs late

    TBM — DG

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    DG — CNGR

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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.

Tambaram to Chengannur by train

Is there a direct train from Tambaram to Chengannur?
No. No single train runs from Tambaram to Chengannur. The journey takes one change, at Nagarcoil Jn, and the fastest combination takes 12 hr 41 min.
What is the fastest way from Tambaram to Chengannur by train?
20627 MS NCJ VB EXP departs Tambaram at 05:22 and reaches Nagarcoil Jn at 13:50. 16336 GANDHIDHAM EXP then departs at 14:45 and arrives Chengannur at 18:03. Total 12 hr 41 min, with 55 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Tambaram and Chengannur?
Nagarcoil Jn (NCJ) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 55 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Tambaram to Chengannur?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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