Special train between Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur
Uzhavan Special train between Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur (Train No. 06865 / 06866) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Soutern Railway has decided to run special train between Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Jn-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 06865 / 06866)
Train No. 06865 Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Jn special train
Train No. 06865 Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Jn Special train will leave from (Daily) Chennai Egmore at 22.25 hrs & will reach Thanjavur Jn at 06.00 hrs and train running time between the station 7 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 06866 Thanjavur Jn-Chennai Egmore special train
Similarly, Train No. 06866 Thanjavur Jn-Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Daily) Thanjavur Jn at 21.50 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 04.30 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 40 minutes.
Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Jn Distance between the station is 351 Kilometer
Stoppages: Papanasam, Kumbakonam, Aduthurai, Kutralam Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram and Mambalam.
Train No. 06865 Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Daily Special will also stop at Sirkazhi and Vaithiswaran Koil.
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 06865 from Chennai Egmore-Thanjavur Jn special train 27-10-2025
Train No: 06866 from Thanjavur Jn-Chennai Egmore special train 26-10-2025
It appears that there are no active special‑train (0xxxx‑series) services operating directly between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Thanjavur (TJ) as of mid‑2025. However, here’s a clear breakdown of current options:
Contents
🚆 Special-Fare Trains
- Train 06865 – Chennai Egmore → Thanjavur “Special”
• A one-way special (often listed on booking platforms like MakeMyTrip or Goibibo) with daily status and a journey duration of ~7 h 35 m, departing around 22:55 and arriving between 06:00–06:15 the next day
• This is typically a seasonal or non-ongoing special train, with uncertain reliability and limited rake priority.
✅ Regular Scheduled Trains
✨ Uzhavan Express (16865 / 16866)
- Chennai Egmore → Thanjavur (16865): Departs 22:25, arrives ~05:10 next day (~7 h 05 m) over ~351 km.
- Runs daily, equipped with 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), and General classes—all with LHB coaches and moderate punctuality
⚡ Cholan Superfast Express (22675 / 22676)
- Departs 07:45 AM, covers the distance in approximately 5 h 51 m, making it the fastest option (~351 km, average speed ~60 km/h) with AC and general seating
Other frequent trains include Shraddha Sethu Express (22614), Chendur SF Express (20605), and Rameswaram Express (16751), all connecting Chennai Egmore and Thanjavur with durations from ~5h 45 m to 6 h 30 m across differing daily frequencies
📊 Summary Table
| Train No(s) | Route | Type | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06865 (Special) | Chennai Egmore → Thanjavur | Special (seasonal) | Daily (subject to confirmation) | ~22:55 | ~06:00–06:15 | ~7h 35m |
| 16865/66 Uzhavan | Chennai Egmore ↔ Thanjavur | Regular Express | Daily | 22:25 | ~05:10 | ~7h 05m |
| 22675/76 Cholan SF | Same | Superfast Express | Daily | 07:45 | ~13:36 | ~5h 51m |
| Others (e.g. 22614,20605) | Same | SF/Express | Daily or Weekly | Varied | Varied | 6h–6h 45m |
✅ Travel Recommendation
- If you’re looking for speed and consistency, the Cholan SF Express (22675/76) is the best bet—it’s the fastest and daily.
- For an overnight option with a full range of classes, Uzhavan Express (16865/66) is reliable and runs every day.
- The listed special train 06865, while bookable, may lack reliability—often used seasonally and subject to operational withdrawal without notice.
Would you like assistance checking seat availability, fare details, or booking options for any of these trains around your intended travel date?