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Tambaram to Kottayam by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Tambaram to Kottayam. Changing at Nagarcoil Jn takes 13 hr 20 min, and the quickest pairing is 20627 then 16336.

1 change · 539 km apart · fastest 13 hr 20 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateTambaram (TBM) to Kottayam (KTYM)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2213 hr 20 min18:42
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    55 min to change at NCJ — comfortable

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

    16336GANDHIDHAM EXP14:45 — 18:42Mail/Express

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — KTYM

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2213 hr 38 min19:00
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    55 min to change at NCJ — comfortable

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

    12659GURUDEV SF EXP14:45 — 19:00Superfast

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — KTYM

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  • One change at Nagarcoil JnNCJ
    05:2213 hr 40 min19:02
    20627MS NCJ VB EXP05:22 — 13:50Shatabdi
    50 min to change at NCJ — comfortable

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

    16317HIMSAGAR EXPRESS14:40 — 19:02Mail/Express

    20627 often runs late

    TBM — NCJ

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    NCJ — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    00:2215 hr 25 min15:47
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP00:22 — 06:15Superfast
    1 hr to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    12660GURUDEV EXP07:15 — 15:47Superfast

    12660 often runs late

    TBM — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    00:2215 hr 35 min15:57
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP00:22 — 06:15Superfast
    1 hr 40 min to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    22504VIVEK EXPRESS07:55 — 15:57Superfast

    22504 often runs late

    TBM — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    00:2215 hr 45 min16:07
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP00:22 — 06:15Superfast
    1 hr 55 min to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    16318HIMSAGAR EXP08:10 — 16:07Mail/Express

    16318 often runs late

    TBM — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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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 Kottayam by train

Is there a direct train from Tambaram to Kottayam?
No. No single train runs from Tambaram to Kottayam. The journey takes one change, at Nagarcoil Jn, and the fastest combination takes 13 hr 20 min.
What is the fastest way from Tambaram to Kottayam 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 Kottayam at 18:42. Total 13 hr 20 min, with 55 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Tambaram and Kottayam?
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 Kottayam?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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