Trains from Tambaram to Karaikal
Tambaram to Karaikal is 294 km by rail. 2 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 16175 Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni Express at 5 hr 36 min. It is also the most punctual, arriving on time (within 15 min) on 62% of days, typically 9 min late. 1 runs every day, leaving between 11:42 and 21:30.
- Departures
- 11:42 – 21:30
- Fare from
- ₹215
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 62% on time
- 16175 Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni Express
- Daily trains
- 1 of 2
Trains and seats
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- 16175Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni Express21:305 hr 36 min03:06+1 arrives the next day
TBM — KIK · 294 km · Mail/Express · fastest
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Karaikal · year to August 2026
- 16175 Chennai Egmore–Vellankanni ExpressMost punctualtypically 9 min late at Karaikal62%
- typically 11 min late at Karaikal54%
Fares
Estimated for 294 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹215 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹809 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class
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