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

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

Private train between Howrah and Chennai

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

Private train will leave Howrah at 1545 hrs Daily and arrive Chennai at 1730 hrs and train running time between the station 25:45 hrs

Private train will leave Chennai at 2000 hrs Daily and arrive Howrah at 2200 hrs and train running time between the station 26:00 hrs

Distance between Howrah and Chennai Railway Station is 1662 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Daily

There’s currently no active private (PPP) train operating between Howrah (Kolkata) and Chennai—any mention on the IRCTC portal is merely indicative and not operational.

Proposed Private (Indicative Only)

  • Howrah → Chennai
    • Departs: ~16:35 daily
    • Arrives: ~09:00 next day
    • Duration: ~16 h 25 m

This schedule remains purely conceptual and cannot be booked.

Confirmed Indian Railways Trains: Howrah ↔ Chennai

Here are the top real-world train options currently available:

1. Coromandel Express (12841 / 12842)

  • Type: Daily Superfast Express
  • Duration: ~25 h 45 m—currently the fastest train on this route
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General Unreserved

2. Howrah–Chennai Mail (12839 / 12840)

  • Type: Daily Mail Express
  • Duration: ~27 h 15–27 h 35 m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, Pantry available

3. Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Duronto Express (12245 / 12246) (via similar corridor — not exactly to Chennai but relevant)

  • Duration: ~29 h 10 m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper—non-stop, pantry included

Additional notable options include weekly or less frequent services like Humsafar, Mysuru Express, etc.—with journey times typically ranging from 26 to 28 hours.

Quick Comparison Table

Service Duration Frequency Highlights
Coromandel Exp ~25 h 45 m Daily Fastest, wide class variety
Chennai Mail ~27 h 15–35 m Daily Comprehensive class & pantry
Duronto (via SMVB) ~29 h 10 m 5 days/week Non-stop with AC & sleepers
Other SF/Exp trains ~26–28 h Weekly/Daily Alternative options available

Approximate Fare Estimate

Typical fares range by class (subject to change based on booking and date):

  • Sleeper (SL): ₹700–₹900
  • AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹2,300–₹2,800
  • AC 2-Tier (2A): ₹3,400–₹4,200
  • First AC (1A): ₹6,000+
    (Exact fares can be checked via IRCTC, ConfirmTkt, or Goibibo)

Final Recommendations

  • Fastest option: Coromandel Express (~25 h 45 m, daily).
  • Balanced comfort: Chennai Mail with pantry and diverse coach options.
  • Premium journey: Consider the Duronto Express for non-stop, faster experience (via SMVT Bengaluru route).

Let me know your travel date, departure preferences, or class preference, and I’d be happy to help with seat availability or booking logic!

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