Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru
Brindavan Super Fast Special train between MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru (Train No. 06079 / 06080) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Southern Railway has decided to run special train between MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 06079 / 06080)
Train No. 06079 MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru special train
Train No. 06079 MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru Special train will leave from (Daily) MGR Chennai Central at 07.40 hrs & will reach Bengaluru at 13.40 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 06080 Bengaluru-MGR Chennai Central special train
Similarly, Train No. 06080 Bengaluru-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Daily) Bengaluru at 14.50 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 20.55 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 5 minutes.
MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru Distance between the station is 358 Kilometer
Stoppages: MGR Chennai Ctrl, Arakkonam Jn, Sholinghur, Walajah Road Jn, Katpadi Jn, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai Jn, Kuppam, Bangarapet Jn, Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru Cantt, KSR Bengaluru City Jn.
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 06079 from MGR Chennai Central-Bengaluru special train 04-01-2025
Train No: 06080 from Bengaluru-MGR Chennai Central special train 04-01-2025
Here are the latest verified special train services between MGR Chennai Central and Bengaluru (KSR Bengaluru Junction), including Pongal/Ugadi specials, state-demand specials, and regular premium trains:
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🚆 Festival & Special Santocytes
07319 / 07320 – Chennai Central ↔ Bengaluru Festival Specials
– Operated for Ugadi & Ramzan on March 28, 2025:
- 07319: Bengaluru → Chennai, departs Bengaluru at 08:05 AM, arrives Chennai Central at ~14:40
- 07320: Chennai → Bengaluru, leaves Chennai at 15:40, reaches Bengaluru at ~22:50
- Coach composition: 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 4 General, 2 SLRD coaches
These were one-trip festival specials, aimed at managing heavy pilgrim and holiday travel demand
🚄 Regular Premium Trains Between Chennai & Bengaluru
Even though not labeled as “special,” these are exceptional daily services:
- 20607 / 20608 – Vande Bharat Express
– Runs 6 days/week (~6h 30m), seating in Executive & Chair Car classes, top-tier amenities - 12007 / 12008 – Chennai Central–Bengaluru Shatabdi Express
– 6 days/week, covers ~500 km in ~7 hours with Executive + AC Chair Cars, onboard meals and service - 12639 / 12640 – Brindavan Express
– Daily superfast express (~6h 10m), with AC Chair, reserved 2nd seating & general coaches
🛤️ Other Demand-Based Special Trains
- 02657 / 02658 – Special Fare AC Express per RedBus listings
– Operates as a full-AC express train (~5h 45m) between Chennai and Bengaluru, possibly during demand spikes or festivals
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency / Date | Travel Time | Coach Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07319 / 07320 | Chennai Central ↔ Bengaluru | Festival Special | March 28, 2025 only | ~6h 50m | AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General |
| 20607 / 20608 | Vande Bharat Express | Premium Daily | 6 days/week | ~6 h 30m | Executive Chair, AC Chair Car |
| 12007 / 12008 | Shatabdi Express | Premium Daily | 6 days/week | ~7 h | Exec + AC Chair Car, Pantry |
| 12639 / 12640 | Brindavan Superfast Express | Daily Fast | Daily | ~6 h 10m | AC Chair, Reserved 2S, General |
| 02657 / 02658 | Fest Special AC Express | Special Fare AC | Festival / High-Demand slots | ~5 h 45m | AC‑2, AC‑3 |
🧭 Travel Tips
- For pixel-fast travel: Vande Bharat or Shatabdi Express are your best choices.
- For festival-specific one-time surge: 07320 / 07319 are special runs around major Tamil festival periods like Ugadi or Pongal.
- If you prefer AC sleeper during high-demand windows, check for special fare trains like 02657/02658, available via third-party platforms with premium Tatkal options.
- Regular and trusted service remains with Brindavan Express—ideal for flexible daily travel.