Transportation Guide
Tamil Nadu Railway Timings
Find comprehensive information on train schedules, routes, and services connecting major destinations across Tamil Nadu. Plan your journey with reliable railway information.
Popular Train Routes
| Train | Number | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheran Express | 12674 | Coimbatore | Trichy | 22:50 | 03:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express | 12674 | Coimbatore | Chennai | 22:50 | 06:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A |
| Coimbatore Express | 12681 | Coimbatore | Salem | 06:15 | 08:30 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express | 12674 | Coimbatore | Madurai | 15:30 | 20:15 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Madurai Express | 16866 | Madurai | Trichy | 20:10 | 22:40 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express | 12674 | Madurai | Coimbatore | 15:30 | 20:15 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Pandian Express | 12638 | Madurai | Chennai | 21:40 | 05:40 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A |
| Madurai Express | 16236 | Madurai | Salem | 22:30 | 03:30 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Salem Express | 11063 | Salem | Trichy | 23:45 | 02:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Yercaud Express | 22650 | Salem | Chennai | 22:40 | 04:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A |
| Madurai Express | 16235 | Salem | Madurai | 02:45 | 07:30 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express | 12673 | Salem | Coimbatore | 03:15 | 06:05 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Rockfort Express | 12654 | Trichy | Chennai | 22:55 | 05:15 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Madurai Express | 16865 | Trichy | Madurai | 04:00 | 06:30 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express (via Erode) | 12673 | Trichy | Coimbatore | 01:50 | 06:05 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Salem Express | 11064 | Trichy | Salem | 00:30 | 02:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Rockfort Express | 12653 | Chennai | Trichy | 23:00 | 05:35 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Salem Express | 11063 | Chennai | Salem | 22:00 | 04:50 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Cheran Express | 12673 | Chennai | Coimbatore | 22:10 | 06:05 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A |
| Pandian Express | 12637 | Chennai | Madurai | 21:40 | 05:45 | Daily | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A |
* Timings are subject to change. Please verify with IRCTC or Southern Railway before planning your journey.
Train Travel Tips
Advance Booking
Tickets can be booked up to 120 days in advance through IRCTC website or app. Book early for long-distance trains to secure confirmed tickets.
Tatkal Tickets
If planning last minute, Tatkal tickets can be booked one day before the journey starting at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC.
Tourist Trains
Consider special tourist trains like Bharat Gaurav or palace-on-wheels style trains that cover major tourist destinations with planned itineraries.