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.
Contents
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!