{"id":3874,"date":"2025-08-13T11:34:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=3874"},"modified":"2025-08-13T11:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:34:06","slug":"private-train-between-chennai-and-madurai-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/private-train-between-chennai-and-madurai-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Private train between Chennai and Madurai time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

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

Private train will leave Chennai at 1600 hrs Daily and arrive Madurai at 2215 hrs and train running time between the station 6:15 hrs<\/p>\n

Private train will leave Madurai at 0600 hrs Daily and arrive Chennai at 1220 hrs and train running time between the station 6:20 hrs<\/p>\n

Distance between Chennai and Madurai Railway Station is 466 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

There is no private (PPP)<\/strong> train currently operating between Chennai<\/strong> and Madurai<\/strong>; any such service does not exist at this moment. However, several excellent Indian Railways regular services<\/strong>\u2014including high-speed and premium trains\u2014offer reliable and efficient travel options between these two cities.<\/p>\n

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Confirmed Train Services (Chennai \u2194 Madurai)<\/h2>\n

1. Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Tejas Express (22671\/22672)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Type<\/strong>: Semi-high-speed Tejas Express<\/li>\n
  • Schedule<\/strong>: Runs six days a week<\/strong> (except one day)<\/li>\n
  • Route<\/strong>: Chennai Egmore \u2192 Madurai Junction<\/li>\n
  • Distance<\/strong>: 493 km<\/li>\n
  • Duration<\/strong>: ~6 hours 12\u201315 minutes<\/li>\n
  • Classes<\/strong>: AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car; no sleeping arrangements<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Facilities<\/strong>: On-board catering, infotainment, e-catering<\/li>\n
  • Fares<\/strong> (via RailFare charts):\n
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    • SL (Sleeper Class equivalent): \u20b9350 (base ~\u20b9300 + charges)<\/li>\n
    • 3A: \u20b9920<\/li>\n
    • 2A: \u20b91,300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      2. Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Vande Bharat Express (20627\/20628)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Type<\/strong>: Vande Bharat 2.0 (semi-high-speed)<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Six days a week<\/strong> (excluding Wednesdays)<\/li>\n
      • Distance<\/strong>: 493 km (via intermediate stops)<\/li>\n
      • Journey Time<\/strong>: Approx. 5 h 38 m (Chennai \u2192 Madurai)<\/li>\n
      • Stops<\/strong>: Minimal\u2014Tambaram, Villupuram, Trichy, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Classes<\/strong>: AC Chair Car, Executive Chair Car; modern amenities including Wi-Fi, infotainment, Kavach safety system<\/li>\n
      • Fare<\/strong> (example\u2014Madurai to Chennai):\n
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        • AC Chair Car: \u20b91,365 (including catering)<\/li>\n
        • Executive Chair Car: \u20b92,485<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          3. Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Superfast Trains (Multiple Options)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          A broad range of daily and weekly services include:<\/p>\n

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          • Vaigai Superfast Express (12635\/12636)<\/strong>\n
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            • Daily service<\/li>\n
            • Duration: ~7 h 30 m<\/li>\n
            • Classes: AC Chair Car, Non-AC Chair Car, General<\/li>\n
            • Popular for its blend of speed and reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Pothigai Express (12661\/12662)<\/strong>\n
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              • Daily Superfast<\/li>\n
              • Duration: ~11 h 35 m (via broader route including Sengottai)<\/li>\n
              • Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, Unreserved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Other Trains (from ConfirmTkt data)<\/strong> (daily<\/em>):
                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Train Name<\/th>\nDeparture (Chennai)<\/th>\nArrival (Madurai)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Vaigai SF EXP<\/td>\n13:45<\/td>\n21:20<\/td>\n7h 35m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Nellai SF EXP<\/td>\n20:40<\/td>\n04:00*<\/td>\n\u22487h 20m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Pandian SF EXP<\/td>\n21:40<\/td>\n05:25*<\/td>\n\u22487h 45m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Anantapuri SF EXP<\/td>\n19:50<\/td>\n03:20*<\/td>\n\u22487h 30m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Pothigai SF EXP<\/td>\n20:10<\/td>\n03:40*<\/td>\n\u22487h 30m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                (*Arrives next day)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n
              • Live Fare Examples (Trainman)<\/strong>:\n
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                • 1A: \u20b91,960<\/li>\n
                • 2A: \u20b91,170<\/li>\n
                • 3A: \u20b9835<\/li>\n
                • SL: \u20b9325<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Quick Reference Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Train Service<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses Available<\/th>\nApprox. Fare (3A \/ SL)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  Vande Bharat Express<\/strong><\/td>\nVande Bharat<\/td>\n6 days\/week (except Wed)<\/td>\n~5h 38m<\/td>\nAC Chair \/ Executive<\/td>\n~\u20b91,365 \/ \u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Tejas Express<\/strong><\/td>\nTejas<\/td>\n6 days\/week<\/td>\n~6h 12m<\/td>\nAC Chair \/ Executive<\/td>\n~\u20b9920 \/ \u20b9350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Vaigai Superfast Express<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~7h 30m<\/td>\nAC \/ Non-AC Chair Car<\/td>\nSimilar to above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Other SF Express Trains<\/strong><\/td>\nSuperfast\/SF<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~7h 20m \u2013 8h<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\n3A ~\u20b9835\u2013\u20b91,170 \u00b7 SL ~\u20b9325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                  \n

                  Community Feedback<\/h2>\n

                  Some passengers highlight the time savings but question the value of premium service costs:<\/p>\n

                  \u201cAC three tier in normal trains vary from 900 to 1300\u2026 whereas the Vande Bharat trains cost 1600 rupees with food \u2026 Travel time is two hours lesser in VB express which is still 8 hrs long journey.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

                  Others cherish the Vaigai Express<\/strong> for its iconic status and punctual performance:<\/p>\n

                  \u201cCalled the \u2018King of Southern Railway\u2019… journey from Chennai in a high-speed yet cultural train.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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                  Summary<\/h2>\n
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                  • There is no private PPP train<\/strong> on the Chennai\u2013Madurai route now.<\/li>\n
                  • The fastest<\/strong> option: Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> (~5h 38m).<\/li>\n
                  • Tejas Express<\/strong> (~6h 12m) offers a high-speed alternative.<\/li>\n
                  • For affordable and daily service<\/strong>, the Vaigai Superfast<\/strong> and other daily Superfast trains are excellent.<\/li>\n
                  • Fares vary by class; Sleeper ~\u20b9300\u2013\u20b9400, 3A \u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,200, with AC Chair Car or Executive options being costlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Would you like help checking seat availability or fares for a specific class and date? Let me know\u2014happy to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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