Howrah to Chennai Trains

There are 9 weekly trains operating from Howrah to Chennai. Below is the complete list of trains running on this route, along with their departure and arrival times and days of operation, to help you plan your journey easily.

Train Name	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Starting Ticket Price
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665)	16:00	20:45	28 hrs 45 mins	₹695
SHM MAS SF EXP (22825)	12:10	14:10	26 hrs 00 mins	₹695
SHM MAS SPL (02841)	18:30	23:30	29 hrs 00 mins	₹865
SCL TVC EXPRESS (12508)	00:06	03:10	27 hrs 04 mins	₹695
SCL CBE EXPRESS (12516)	00:06	03:10	27 hrs 04 mins	₹695
MFP SMVB EXP (15228)	22:12	03:00	28 hrs 48 mins	₹665
JSME SMVT EXP (22306)	11:30	13:45	26 hrs 15 mins	₹695
NTSK SMVB EXP (22502)	00:02	03:10	27 hrs 08 mins	₹695
NTSK SMVB SPL (05952)	23:37	03:10	27 hrs 33 mins	₹835

Howrah to Chennai Train Information

Distance	1659 kms
Duration	27h 06m
Trains During Day	7
Trains At Night	9

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Howrah to Chennai Train Overview

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Howrah to Chennai Distance	1659 kms
Howrah to Chennai Duration	27h 06m
Total number of trains running from Howrah to Chennai	16
Number of trains during the day	7
Number of trains at night	9
Fastest train from Howrah to Chennai	HUMSAFAR EXP (12504)
Cheapest train from Howrah to Chennai	15228 (MFP SMVB EXP)
First train from Howrah to Chennai	SHM TVC SUF EXP,(22642)
Last train from Howrah to Chennai	CHENNAI MAIL (12839)

FAQs

How many trains run from Howrah to Chennai?

There are 16 trains that run from Howrah to Chennai route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance. You can find the list of available trains when you enter the travel date while looking to book a train from Howrah to Chennai.

How can I book a train from Howrah to Chennai?

You can make an online train ticket booking from Howrah to Chennai by entering the travel details like source, destination, and date of travel. From the list of available trains on the mentioned date, you can choose the most suitable one and check the seat availability. After this, you can continue to pay and wait to receive your train booking confirmation.

How many days in advance can I make a railway reservation?

Advance railway reservation generally opens 120 days before the date of journey. This excludes the date of the journey. So, you can start checking the seat availability during the period of 120 days and make a booking in advance.

What is the maximum number of passengers I can reserve the seats for in a single train ticket booking from Howrah to Chennai?

A maximum of 6 seats can be booked in a single train ticket booking. Also, 2 children who are below 5 years of age are allowed with the ticket, but tickets will not be generated for them. Therefore, if you are booking a Tatkal ticket from Howrah to Chennai, you can reserve seats for a maximum of 4 passengers.

Which documents are required for online railway reservation from Howrah to Chennai?

When making a railway ticket booking, you do not require any special travel documents and only need to fill up the details required. However, during the train journey, you will need to carry valid ID proof such as Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport etc..

How many railway stations are there in Howrah?

There are 1 stations in Howrah.

How many railway stations are there in Chennai?

There are 16 stations in Chennai.

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Howrah to Chennai Train Ticket Prices

Train ticket fares between Howrah and Chennai vary by travel class, train type, quota availability, and date of journey. The average train ticket price is ₹695.0, while the maximum ticket price is ₹4460.0.

Major Railway Stations in Howrah

The major railway stations in Howrah are as follows:

Major Railway Stations in Chennai

The major railway stations in Chennai are as follows:

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