{"id":3860,"date":"2025-08-13T11:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=3860"},"modified":"2025-08-13T11:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:30:06","slug":"private-train-between-chennai-and-tiruchchirapalli-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/private-train-between-chennai-and-tiruchchirapalli-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Private train between Chennai and Tiruchchirapalli time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Private train between Chennai and Tiruchchirapalli time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private train between Chennai and Tiruchchirapalli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Chennai and Tiruchchirapalli<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Chennai at 1715 hrs Daily and arrive Tiruchchirapalli at 2130 hrs and train running time between the station 4:15 hrs<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Tiruchchirapalli at 0600 hrs Daily and arrive Chennai at 1020 hrs and train running time between the station 4:20 hrs<\/p>\n

Distance between Chennai and Tiruchchirapalli Railway Station is 311 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Frequency per week: Daily<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t able to locate any private (PPP)<\/strong> train currently operating between Chennai<\/strong> and Tiruchchirappalli (Trichy)<\/strong>\u2014that route isn\u2019t served by private operators at this time. However, Indian Railways offers a robust set of regular trains<\/strong>, including superfast services and modern Tejas Express, ideal for this journey:<\/p>\n

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Private Train (PPP) \u2014 Not Available<\/h2>\n

No private initiative exists yet for the Chennai\u2013Trichy corridor. Any mention of such likely refers to proposals or speculative routes and not to active services.<\/p>\n

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Regular Indian Railways Services: Chennai \u2192 Trichy<\/h2>\n

You can choose from multiple high-quality train options, each offering varying speed, classes, and schedules.<\/p>\n

1. Chennai\u2013Trichy Tejas Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Type<\/strong>: Semi-high-speed Tejas Express<\/li>\n
  • Route<\/strong>: Chennai (likely Egmore) \u2194 Tiruchchirappalli (via Madurai)<\/li>\n
  • Duration<\/strong>: Fastest (~3 hours 45 minutes)<\/li>\n
  • Route Background<\/strong>: As per a traveler on Reddit:
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    \u201cWent on the Chennai-Trichy Tejas once, fastest trip to Trichy I’ve been on. Tejas is underrated\u2026 Service was impeccable as well!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    2. Pallavan Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Number<\/strong>: 12605 \/ 12606<\/li>\n
    • Route<\/strong>: Chennai Egmore \u2194 Karaikudi via Trichy<\/li>\n
    • Departure<\/strong>: ~15:40 from Chennai Egmore<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: ~20:40 at Trichy<\/li>\n
    • Duration<\/strong>: ~5 hours (approx. 306 km)<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n
    • Fare (approx.)<\/strong>: Starting from \u20b9150 (2S \/ Chair)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      3. Vaigai Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Number<\/strong>: 12635 \/ 12636<\/li>\n
      • Route<\/strong>: Chennai Egmore \u2194 Madurai (via Trichy)<\/li>\n
      • Departs<\/strong>: ~13:45 from Chennai<\/li>\n
      • Arrives<\/strong>: ~18:50 at Trichy<\/li>\n
      • Duration<\/strong>: ~5 h 5 min<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n
      • Fare (approx.)<\/strong>: 2S \u20b9150 \u00b7 CC \u20b9535<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        4. Cholan Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Number<\/strong>: 22675 \/ 22676<\/li>\n
        • Route<\/strong>: Chennai Egmore \u2194 Trichy<\/li>\n
        • Departure<\/strong>: ~07:45<\/li>\n
        • Duration<\/strong>: ~7 h 15 min<\/li>\n
        • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/li>\n
        • Fare<\/strong>: Standard (includes 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper tickets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Additional Notable Services<\/h3>\n

          There are many other daily trains connecting Chennai (Egmore or Tambaram) and Trichy with journey times ranging between ~5 to ~8 hours. Examples include:<\/p>\n

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          • Pandian Superfast (12637)<\/strong>: ~5 h 05 m, starts ~21:40<\/li>\n
          • Pothigai Superfast (12661)<\/strong>: ~5 h 15 m, starts ~20:10<\/li>\n
          • Nellai Superfast (12631)<\/strong>: ~5 h 10 m, starts ~20:40<\/li>\n
          • Pearl City Express (12693)<\/strong>: ~5 h 15 m, connects via Trichy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Quick Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train Service<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nDeparture (Chennai)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nFare (approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Tejas Express<\/strong><\/td>\nPremium<\/td>\nEarly morning<\/td>\n~3 h 45 m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nHigher (AC only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Pallavan SF Express<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast<\/td>\n~15:40<\/td>\n~5 h<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nFrom \u20b9150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Vaigai SF Express<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast<\/td>\n~13:45<\/td>\n~5 h 05 m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n2S \u20b9150 \u00b7 CC \u20b9535<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Cholan SF Express<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast<\/td>\n~07:45<\/td>\n~7 h 15 m<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nStandard fare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Others (Pandian, Pothigai, Nellai, etc.)<\/strong><\/td>\nSF\/Express<\/td>\nEvenings<\/td>\n~5\u20136 hrs<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nSimilar range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n
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            • No private train<\/strong> is currently available for the Chennai-Trichy route.<\/li>\n
            • Best for speed<\/strong>: Tejas Express<\/strong> \u2014 fastest option.<\/li>\n
            • Economical and reliable<\/strong>: Vaigai<\/strong>, Pallavan<\/strong>, and other superfast trains.<\/li>\n
            • Let me know your preferred travel time<\/strong>, class (AC, Sleeper, Chair Car)<\/strong>, or specific day<\/strong>, and I can help check availability and compare fares on those trains!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Ready when you are\u2014happy to help you plan your trip!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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