Onam Special Train Mangalore to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Mangalore
Onam Special Train Mangalore to Chennai | Onam Special Train Chennai to Mangalore
Train No. 06041 / 06042 Tambaram – Mangalore Jn – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Specials:
Train No. 06041 Tambaram – Mangalore Jn Festival Special Fare Special will leave Trambaram at 13.30 hrs on 02nd September, 2025 (Friday) and reach Mangalore Jn at 06.45 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
In return direction Train No. 06042 Mangalore Jn – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Special will leave Mangalore Jn at 10.00 hrs on 03rd September, 2025 (Saturday) and reach Tambaram at 04.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
Coach Composition: 1 – AC First Class cum AC Two Tier Coach, 2 – AC Two Tier Coaches, 12 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 – General Second Class Coaches, 2 – Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans
The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06041 / 06042 Tambaram – Mangalore Jn – Tambaram Festival Special Fare Specials are as follows:
| Train No. 06041 Tambaram – Mangalore Jn | Station | Train No. 06042 Mangalore Jn – Tambaram | ||
| 13.30 (Fri) | (d) | Tambaram | (a) | 04.00 (Sun |
| 14.00 / 14.05 | (a / d) | Chennai Egmore | (a / d) | 03.20 / 03.25 |
| 14.53 / 14.55 | (a / d) | Perambur | (a / d) | 02.40 / 02.45 |
| 15.48 / 15.50 | (a / d) | Arakkonam | (a / d) | 01.50 / 01.52 |
| 16.38 / 16.40 | (a / d) | Katpadi | (a / d) | 00.58 / 01.00 |
| 17.53 / 17.55 | (a / d) | Jolarpettai | (a / d) | 23.05 / 23.10 |
| 19.22 / 19.25 | (a / d) | Salem | (a / d) | 21.33 / 21.35 |
| 20.25 / 20.30 | (a / d) | Erode | (a / d) | 20.35 / 20.40 |
| 21.13 / 21.15 | (a / d) | Tiruppur | (a / d) | 19.45 / 19.47 |
| 22.12 / 22.15 | (a / d) | Coimbatore | (a / d) | 18.00 / 18.05 |
| 23.45 / 23.50 | (a / d) | Palakkad | (a / d) | 16.30 / 16.35 |
| 00.15 / 00.17 | (a / d) | Ottapalam | (a / d) | 15.48 / 15.50 |
| 00.55 / 01.00 | (a / d) | Shoranur Jn | (a / d) | 15.25 / 15.35 |
| 01.25 / 01.27 | (a / d) | Kuttipuram | (a / d) | 14.55 / 14.57 |
| 01.40 / 01.42 | (a / d) | Tirur | (a / d) | 14.33 / 14.35 |
| 02.00 / 02.02 | (a / d) | Ferok | (a / d) | 14.05 / 14.07 |
| 02.20 / 02.25 | (a / d) | Kozhikkode | (a / d) | 13.50 / 13.55 |
| 03.00 / 03.02 | (a / d) | Vadakara | (a / d) | 12.55 / 12.57 |
| 03.18 / 03.20 | (a / d) | Thalassery | (a / d) | 12.25 / 12.27 |
| 03.50 / 03.55 | (a / d) | Kannur | (a / d) | 11.55 / 12.00 |
| 04.15 / 04.17 | (a / d) | Payyanur | (a / d) | 11.22 / 11.24 |
| 04.48 / 04.50 | (a / d) | Kanhangad | (a / d) | 11.00 / 11.02 |
| 05.28 / 05.30 | (a / d) | Kasaragod | (a / d) | 10.40 / 10.42 |
| 06.45 (Sat) | (a) | Mangalore Jn | (d) | 10.00 (Sat) |
Advance Reservation for the above Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 11-08-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information (as of late July 2025) regarding Onam Festival Special Trains between Mangaluru (Mangalore) and Chennai, specifically along the Mangaluru–Chennai corridor:
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🎉 Onam Festival Specials: Mangaluru → Chennai (and Vice Versa)
❌ Direct Onam Specials between Mangalore and Chennai have not yet been confirmed for 2025
So far, Southern Railway has not officially announced any Onam-labelled special trains directly connecting Mangaluru Central (MAQ) and Chennai Central (MAS) for the 2025 festival season.
✅ What is confirmed: Southern Railway will operate 4 special train routes to Kerala for Onam, including:
- Kollam ↔ Chennai
- Kollam ↔ Mangalore
- Kottayam ↔ Chennai
- Thiruvananthapuram North ↔ Mangalore
In total, 34 festival special services across these routes are scheduled for Onam 2025 by Southern Railway.
These do not include direct Mangalore–Chennai specials, but there are Kollam–Mangalore festival specials which connect to Kerala and may pass near or enable indirect travel toward Chennai.
🚄 Regular Mangalore ↔ Chennai Trains (Year-Round)
If Onam specials are not reinstated for Mangalore–Chennai directly, serve yourself with these reliable daily services:
| Direction | Train No. | Name | Frequency | Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangalore → Chennai | 12601 / 12602 | Mangaluru–Chennai Mail (SF Mail) | Daily | ~16h 20m |
| Mangalore → Chennai | 12685 / 12686 | Chennai–Mangaluru Superfast Express | Daily | ~15h |
These trains are not special services tied to Onam but offer consistent connectivity with AC, sleeper, and general coach options.
🧭 What You Should Do
- Monitor official Southern Railway bulletins in August–September 2025—special train details are usually released 2–3 weeks before Onam.
- Even without direct specials, you can use Kollam–Mangalore–Chennai connections during Onam by boarding trains from Kollam or Kottayam, where Onam specials are confirmed.
- For direct travel between Mangalore and Chennai, plan via regular trains 12601/12685, and book early since Onam season is a peak period.
✅ Final Word
- ✅ Southern Railway has confirmed 34 Onam festival special services on select Kerala routes (e.g., Kollam–Chennai, Kollam–Mangalore), but none running directly between Mangalore and Chennai as of now.
- 🚂 Regular trains 12601/12685 remain your dependable daily options between Mangalore and Chennai.
Let me know if you’d like guidance on booking via a Kerala hub during Onam, checking live PNR/ticket availability, or receiving an alert when Mangalore–Chennai specials appear in late 2025.