Private train between Chennai and Mangalore time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Chennai and Mangalore time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Chennai and Mangalore

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Chennai and Mangalore

Private train will leave Chennai at 1910 hrs Tuesday and arrive Mangalore at 1100 hrs and train running time between the station 15:50 hrs

Private train will leave Mangalore at 1705 hrs Wednesday and arrive Chennai at 0830 hrs and train running time between the station 15:35 hrs

Distance between Chennai and Mangalore Railway Station is 889 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Weekly

Here’s what I found about a private (PPP) train between Chennai and Mangalore, along with confirmed details of existing Indian Railways options:

Private Train (PPP) — Proposed Only (Indicative)

According to IRCTC’s PPP initiative (listed as indicative routes), a potential private train between Chennai and Mangalore would operate as follows:

  • Chennai → Mangalore
    • Departure: 19:10 hrs (Tuesday)
    • Arrival: 11:00 hrs (next day)
    • Journey Time: ~15 h 50 min
  • Mangalore → Chennai
    • Departure: 17:05 hrs (Wednesday)
    • Arrival: 08:30 hrs (next day)
    • Journey Time: ~15 h 25 min
  • Distance: ~889 km
  • Frequency: Weekly

Note: This schedule is currently indicative only and does not reflect an active service. No confirmed private train is running on this segment as of now.

Confirmed Indian Railways Trains (Chennai ↔ Mangalore)

Plenty of reliable options are available under Indian Railways, running daily between Chennai and Mangalore:

1. Chennai Central – Mangalore Central Superfast Express (12685/12686)

  • Departure: 16:20 from Chennai Central (MAS)
  • Arrival: ~07:20 next day at Mangalore Central (MAQ)
  • Duration: ~15 hours
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General

2. West Coast Superfast Express (22637/22638)

  • Departure: ~13:25 from Chennai Central
  • Arrival: ~05:50 next day at Mangalore Central
  • Duration: ~16 hours 00 minutes
  • Classes: 2A, 3A, SL, General

3. Mangaluru–Chennai SF Mail (12601/12602)

  • Departure: ~20:10 from Chennai Central
  • Arrival: ~12:05 next day at Mangalore
  • Duration: ~15 hours 55 minutes
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General

4. Chennai Egmore – Mangalore Central Express (16159)

  • Departure: 23:50 from Chennai Egmore (MS)
  • Arrival: ~19:15 next day at Mangalore Central
  • Duration: ~19 h 25 min
  • Daily Service

Summary Table

Service Type Status Departure Arrival Journey Time Frequency
Private (Proposed PPP) Not operational 19:10 (Tue) 11:00 (+1 day) ~15 h 50 min Weekly
Superfast Express (12685) Confirmed 16:20 (daily) ~07:20 ~15 h Daily
West Coast SFS (22637) Confirmed 13:25 (daily) ~05:50 ~16 h Daily
SF Mail (12601) Confirmed 20:10 (daily) ~12:05 ~16 h Daily
EG–MAQ Express (16159) Confirmed 23:50 (daily) ~19:15 (+1 day) ~19 h 25 min Daily

Routes & Coverage

These trains traverse a scenic route across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, typically passing through major junctions such as Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod, before reaching Mangalore.

What You Can Do Next

  • Since the private train is not currently running, your best bet is one of the confirmed IRCTC trains based on your schedule preference and class preference (sleeper, AC tiers).
  • To check real-time availability, book seats, or compare fares, visit platforms like IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, Ixigo, or Goibibo.
  • If you let me know your preferred travel date and class (e.g., AC 3-Tier, Sleeper), I can help you pick the best train and check availability.

Let me know how you’d like to proceed—I’m here to help plan your journey smoothly!

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