Special train Coimbatore to Nagercoil | Special train Nagercoil to Coimbatore
Special train between Coimbatore-Nagercoil (Train no. 02668 / 02667) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train no. 02668 / 02667 Coimbatore-Nagercoil-Coimbatore Superfast Daily Special Trains
With a composition of one AC 2-Tier Coach, one AC 3-Tier Coach, Eleven Sleeper Class Coaches, Five General Second Class Coaches, and Two Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 02668 Coimbatore-Nagercoil Superfast Daily Special will leave Coimbatore at 19.30 hrs to reach Nagercoil at 05.05 hrs on the next day. The first service from Coimbatore will be on 08th December, 2025 to until further advice.
In return direction, Train No. 02667 Nagercoil-Coimbatore Superfast Daily Special will leave Nagercoil at 21.45 hrs to reach Coimbatore at 07.15 hrs on the next day. The first service from Nagercoil will be on 09th December, 2025 to until further advice.
Stoppages in both the directions: Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Dindugal, Madurai, Virudhunagar, VanchiManiyachi, Tirunelveli and Valliyur.
Here’s the latest information on special train services between Coimbatore (CBE) and Nagercoil (NCJ), as well as the existing regular options:
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🚄 Special Trains Coimbatore ⇄ Nagercoil
Train 02668 – Coimbatore–Nagercoil SF Special (CBE → NCJ)
- Runs daily, departure from Coimbatore at ~19:30, arriving Nagercoil next morning at ~05:05. Journey duration is approximately 9 h 35 m — faster than regular service.
- Covers ~536 km with about 11–12 halts, including key stations such as Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, and Tirunelveli.
- Classes offered: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S.
Train 06322 – Coimbatore–Nagercoil Jn Special (05322 CBE → NCJ)
- Formerly operated daily, departing around 08:00 AM, arriving 20:10 same day, taking about 12 h 10 m and stopping at 32 stations.
- However, it’s currently cancelled or not operational per the latest updates.
🚂 Regular Service (Non-Special)
Coimbatore–Nagercoil Superfast Express (22668 / 22667)
- Train 22668 (CBE → NCJ) departs around 19:30, arrives ~04:40 AM, covering 536 km in approximately 9 h 10 m—very similar to the special (02668) in speed and schedule.
- The return Train 22667 (NCJ → CBE) runs on the same nightly schedule.
- Offers classes: AC First (1A), AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper.
📋 Summary Table
| Service | Train No. | Direction | Freq. | Departure – Arrival | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Special (fast variant) | 02668 | Coimbatore → Nagercoil | Daily | ~19:30 → ~05:05 next day | ~9h 35m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| Special (day train, phased out) | 06322 | Coimbatore → Nagercoil | Cancelled | ~08:00 → ~20:10 same day | ~12h 10m | (No longer in service) |
| Regular Superfast Express | 22668 | Coimbatore → Nagercoil | Daily | ~19:30 → ~04:40 next day | ~9h 10m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Return Superfast Express | 22667 | Nagercoil → Coimbatore | Daily | Evening departure | ~9h 10m | Same as above |
✅ Recommendations
- The 02668 Special and 22668 Superfast Express share nearly identical schedules—the special may be labeled differently but offers similar travel time and coach classes.
- Train 22668/22667 is the officially confirmed daily superfast service currently in operation.
- The 06322 special has been officially cancelled and should not be relied upon.
- Be cautious with “special” train bookings—Reddit users often caution that special trains have lower running priority, leading to delays and inconsistent reliability.
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