Private train between Chennai and Mumbai time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between Chennai and Mumbai
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Chennai and Mumbai
Private train will leave Chennai at 1550 hrs Thursday, Sunday and arrive Mumbai at 1500 hrs and train running time between the station 23:10 hrs
Private train will leave Mumbai at 1845 hrs Monday, Friday and arrive Chennai at 1710 hrs and train running time between the station 22:25 hrs
Distance between Chennai and Mumbai Railway Station is 466 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Bi Weekly
I couldn’t find any active private (PPP) train service between Chennai and Mumbai. While Indian Railways has rolled out such initiatives (like Tejas Express on select routes), there’s currently no private-run train operating on this corridor
However, there are ample regular IRCTC-operated trains providing convenient and efficient travel between these two cities. Here’s what you can choose from:
Contents
Confirmed Chennai ⇄ Mumbai Trains
Mumbai CSMT – Chennai Central Superfast Express (22159 / 22160)
- Route: Chennai Central (MAS) ↔ Mumbai CSMT
- Departure: ~13:15 from Chennai Central
- Arrival: ~12:30 next day (~23 hr 15 min journey)
- Frequency: Daily
Mumbai–Chennai Mail (22157 / 22158)
- Route: Chennai Egmore (MS) ↔ Mumbai CSMT
- Duration: ~23 hr 20–30 min
- Frequency: Daily
Mumbai LTT – Chennai Central Superfast Express (12163 / 12164)
- Route: Chennai Central ↔ Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
- Schedule: ~18:25 departure — ~15:55 arrival (~21 hr 30 min)
- Frequency: Daily
Other Options
- Weekly Service: LTT–Chennai Weekly Superfast (~21 hr 40 min)
- Route: Covers Chennai ↔ Mumbai along the electrified trunk line across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu (~1,281 km)
Quick Overview Table
| Service Name | Route | Duration | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22159/22160 SF Express | MAS ↔ CSMT | ~23 h 15 m | Daily | Popular daily connection |
| Mumbai–Chennai Mail (22157/22158) | MS ↔ CSMT | ~23–23.5 h | Daily | Historic Mail-based service |
| 12163/12164 LTT–Chennai SF Express | MAS ↔ LTT | ~21 h 30 m | Daily | Fastest among regular services |
| Weekly Superfast (LTT–MS) | LTT ↔ MS | ~21 h 40 m | Weekly | Limited frequency |
Fare & Class Information
While I don’t have exact fare data in these sources, typical fare structure across such long-distance Indian Railway trains often ranges:
- Sleeper (SL): ₹600–1,000
- AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹2,000–2,800
- AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹3,000–4,000+
- First AC (1A): ₹5,000+
For precise fares, dates, and seat availability, I’d recommend checking IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, or Ixigo.
Final Thoughts
- No private train is active on this route currently.
- The LTT ↔ Chennai Superfast Express (12163/12164) is your fastest confirmed option (~21.5 hours).
- For daily flexibility, the 22159/22160 Superfast and the Mumbai–Chennai Mail trains operate every day.
- Prefer economy or AC? Let me know your travel date or class preference—I’d be glad to compare availability and fares for you!
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