Vande Bharat Routes in Tamil Nadu
Yes, Vande Bharat runs in Tamil Nadu. Eight Vande Bharat routes start or end at a station in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, Coimbatore and Madurai. They connect to Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Narasapur. All are daytime Chair Car trains with CC and EC.
- 20627Chennai Egmore MS → Nagercoil Jn NCJ05:00 – 13:50
- 20671Madurai Jn MDU → Bengaluru Cantt BNC05:15 – 13:00
- 20677MGR Chennai Central MAS → Narasapur NS05:30 – 14:10
- 20607MGR Chennai Central MAS → Mysuru Jn MYS05:50 – 12:20
- 20644Coimbatore Jn CBE → MGR Chennai Central MAS06:00 – 11:50
- 20666Tirunelveli TEN → Chennai Egmore MS06:00 – 14:00
- 20642Coimbatore Jn CBE → Bengaluru Cantt BNC07:25 – 13:45
- 20643MGR Chennai Central MAS → Coimbatore Jn CBE14:15 – 20:15
- 20628Nagercoil Jn NCJ → Chennai Egmore MS14:20 – 23:05
- 20665Chennai Egmore MS → Tirunelveli TEN15:10 – 23:00
- 20664MGR Chennai Central MAS → Mysuru Jn MYS17:00 – 23:30
Scheduled times, checked 11 November 2026. Live status on NTES.
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Timetables last checked 11 November 2026. The list matches the Ministry of Railways’ reply in the Lok Sabha of 4 February 2026.
All Vande Bharat routes in Tamil Nadu
| Route | Trains | Departs → Arrives | Journey | Not on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru Cantt → Coimbatore Jn | 20641 | BNC 14:20 → CBE 20:40 | 6 h 20 min | Thu |
| Coimbatore Jn → Bengaluru Cantt | 20642 | CBE 07:25 → BNC 13:45 | 6 h 20 min | Thu |
| Chennai Egmore → Tirunelveli | 20665 | MS 15:10 → TEN 23:00 | 7 h 50 min | Tue |
| Tirunelveli → Chennai Egmore | 20666 | TEN 06:00 → MS 14:00 | 8 h | Tue |
| Chennai Egmore → Nagercoil Jn | 20627 | MS 05:00 → NCJ 13:50 | 8 h 50 min | Wed |
| Nagercoil Jn → Chennai Egmore | 20628 | NCJ 14:20 → MS 23:05 | 8 h 45 min | Wed |
| MGR Chennai Central → Mysuru Jn | 20607 | MAS 05:50 → MYS 12:20 | 6 h 30 min | Wed |
| Mysuru Jn → MGR Chennai Central | 20608 | MYS 13:05 → MAS 19:20 | 6 h 15 min | Wed |
| MGR Chennai Central → Coimbatore Jn | 20643 | MAS 14:15 → CBE 20:15 | 6 h | Wed |
| Coimbatore Jn → MGR Chennai Central | 20644 | CBE 06:00 → MAS 11:50 | 5 h 50 min | Wed |
| MGR Chennai Central → Narasapur | 20677 | MAS 05:30 → NS 14:10 | 8 h 40 min | Tue |
| Narasapur → MGR Chennai Central | 20678 | NS 14:50 → MAS 23:45 | 8 h 55 min | Tue |
| Madurai Jn → Bengaluru Cantt | 20671 | MDU 05:15 → BNC 13:00 | 7 h 45 min | Tue |
| Bengaluru Cantt → Madurai Jn | 20672 | BNC 13:30 → MDU 21:40 | 8 h 10 min | Tue |
| Mysuru Jn → MGR Chennai Central | 20663 | MYS 06:00 → MAS 12:30 | 6 h 30 min | Thu |
| MGR Chennai Central → Mysuru Jn | 20664 | MAS 17:00 → MYS 23:30 | 6 h 30 min | Thu |
This list counts trains that start or end in Tamil Nadu. Some other Vande Bharat trains pass through Tamil Nadu stations without starting there. Check those on each train’s timetable.
Which Chennai station?
Chennai has two Vande Bharat stations, and they are different:
- Chennai Central (MAS): to Coimbatore, Mysuru and Narasapur.
- Chennai Egmore (MS): to Tirunelveli and Nagercoil, heading south.
Chennai Central is the busier Vande Bharat station: eight of the Tamil Nadu trains we list start or end there. Both southbound trains from Chennai Egmore also stop at Tambaram (TBM), about 20 minutes after Egmore, which is often more convenient for the southern suburbs.
Tamil Nadu Vande Bharat trains, one by one
Chennai Central – Coimbatore (20643/20644). The fastest Vande Bharat Express in Tamil Nadu in our list. 20644 leaves Coimbatore Jn (CBE) at 06:00 and reaches Chennai Central at 11:50, 497 km in 5 h 50 min, averaging 85.2 km/h. 20643 returns from Chennai at 14:15 and reaches Coimbatore at 20:15. It stops at Tiruppur, Erode Jn and Salem Jn, and does not run on Wednesday. On IRCTC on 11 November 2026 the fare was ₹1,385 in CC and ₹2,505 in EC with a meal. Full guide: Chennai – Coimbatore Vande Bharat.
Chennai Central – Mysuru (two pairs). Two Vande Bharat Express pairs link Chennai with Bengaluru and Mysuru. 20607 leaves Chennai Central at 05:50, reaches KSR Bengaluru (SBC) at 10:00 and Mysuru Jn (MYS) at 12:20, returning as 20608 at 13:05; this pair stops only at Katpadi and Bengaluru and does not run on Wednesday. The second pair starts from Mysuru: 20663 leaves at 06:00 and reaches Chennai Central at 12:30, and 20664 leaves Chennai at 17:00 and reaches Mysuru at 23:30, with extra stops at Mandya and Krishnarajapuram; it does not run on Thursday. Each covers 500 km in 6 h 15 min to 6 h 30 min.
Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli (20665/20666). The southern Vande Bharat Express for Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai and Tirunelveli. 20666 leaves Tirunelveli (TEN) at 06:00 and reaches Chennai Egmore at 14:00; 20665 leaves Egmore at 15:10 and reaches Tirunelveli at 23:00. With eight stops, including Tambaram, Villupuram, Vridhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar and Kovilpatti, it covers 653 km. No service on Tuesday.
Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil (20627/20628). The longest Vande Bharat route in Tamil Nadu: 727 km to Nagercoil Jn (NCJ) in 8 h 50 min. 20627 leaves Egmore at 05:00 and reaches Nagercoil at 13:50, via Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti and Tirunelveli. 20628 leaves Nagercoil at 14:20. No service on Wednesday.
Chennai Central – Narasapur (20677/20678). The Vande Bharat train from Chennai into Andhra Pradesh. 20677 leaves Chennai Central at 05:30 and reaches Narasapur (NS) at 14:10, via Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali, Vijayawada, Gudivada and Bhimavaram Town. No service on Tuesday.
Bengaluru Cantonment – Coimbatore (20641/20642). 20642 leaves Coimbatore at 07:25 and reaches Bengaluru Cantonment (BNC) at 13:45; 20641 returns at 14:20. It stops at Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Hosur, and does not run on Thursday.
Madurai – Bengaluru Cantonment (20671/20672). 20671 leaves Madurai Jn (MDU) at 05:15 and reaches Bengaluru Cantonment at 13:00, via Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem and Krishnarajapuram. 20672 returns at 13:30 and reaches Madurai at 21:40. No service on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu stations with the most Vande Bharat trains
Counting the 16 train services above, these stations are served most often:
- MGR Chennai Central (MAS): 8 trains.
- Madurai Jn (MDU), Tiruchchirappalli Jn (TPJ) and Dindigul Jn (DG): 6 each, on the Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Bengaluru Cantonment routes.
- Salem Jn (SA): 6, on the Coimbatore and Bengaluru Cantonment routes.
- Coimbatore Jn (CBE), Erode Jn (ED) and Tiruppur (TUP): 4 each.
- Chennai Egmore (MS), Tambaram (TBM), Villupuram (VM), Kovilpatti (CVP) and Tirunelveli (TEN): 4 each.
So Madurai has three Vande Bharat routes, not one: the Madurai–Bengaluru train starts there, and the Tirunelveli and Nagercoil trains both stop there. Use the trains between stations tool to see every option for your pair of stations.
Same-day trips by Vande Bharat in Tamil Nadu
Most of these Vande Bharat trains go out in the morning and come back the same afternoon or evening, so several day trips work:
| Day trip | Go | Return | Time there | Not on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore → Madurai | 20627, 05:00 → 10:38 | 20628, 17:05 → 23:05 | 6 h 27 min | Wednesday |
| Chennai Central → KSR Bengaluru | 20607, 05:50 → 10:00 | 20608, 14:50 → 19:20 | 4 h 50 min | Wednesday |
| Chennai Central → Vijayawada | 20677, 05:30 → 11:40 | 20678, 16:55 → 23:45 | 5 h 15 min | Tuesday |
| Coimbatore → Chennai Central | 20644, 06:00 → 11:50 | 20643, 14:15 → 20:15 | 2 h 25 min | Wednesday |
| KSR Bengaluru → Chennai Central | 20663, 07:45 → 12:30 | 20664, 17:00 → 21:25 | 4 h 30 min | Thursday |
Plan other combinations with the same-day return planner.
Booking a Vande Bharat Express in Tamil Nadu
All eight Tamil Nadu routes are daytime Chair Car trains with CC and EC; there is no Vande Bharat Sleeper in Tamil Nadu yet. Book on IRCTC when booking opens, 60 days ahead at 08:00 IST, or try Tatkal at 10:00 IST the day before. Choose a meal or No Food when booking. Check your PNR once the chart is prepared, and the train’s running status on NTES on the day.
Tamil Nadu Vande Bharat FAQs
Is Vande Bharat available in Tamil Nadu? Yes. Eight Vande Bharat routes start or end in Tamil Nadu.
Which Vande Bharat trains run from Chennai? From Chennai Central: Coimbatore (20643), Mysuru (20607 and 20664) and Narasapur (20677). From Chennai Egmore: Tirunelveli (20665) and Nagercoil (20627).
Is there a Vande Bharat from Madurai? Yes. 20671 starts at Madurai and runs to Bengaluru Cantonment, and the Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli (20665/20666) and Chennai Egmore–Nagercoil (20627/20628) Vande Bharat trains both stop at Madurai Jn.
Is there a Vande Bharat from Coimbatore? Yes, two: 20644 to Chennai Central and 20642 to Bengaluru Cantonment.
Which is the fastest Vande Bharat train in Tamil Nadu? 20644 Coimbatore–Chennai Central, averaging 85.2 km/h over 497 km, among the Tamil Nadu trains we track.
Is there a Vande Bharat Express from Chennai to Bengaluru? Yes, the Chennai–Mysuru trains stop at KSR Bengaluru: 20607 reaches it at 10:00, and 20664 at 21:25. The 20663/20664 pair also stops at Krishnarajapuram.
Is there a Vande Bharat train from Chennai to Madurai? Yes. 20627 leaves Chennai Egmore at 05:00 and reaches Madurai at 10:38, and 20665 leaves at 15:10 and reaches Madurai at 20:45.
Is there a Vande Bharat Sleeper in Tamil Nadu? Not as of November 2026. All Vande Bharat trains in Tamil Nadu are daytime Chair Car services.
Sources
Route list: Lok Sabha answer, 4 February 2026 and Ministry of Railways (PIB), July 2026. Timetables: erail, ConfirmTkt and RailYatri, cross-checked 11 November 2026. Always confirm on IRCTC or NTES before travel. Report a correction.
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