Special train Mumbai to Nagercoil | Special train Nagercoil to Mumbai
Special train between Mumbai-Nagercoil (Train No. 06339/ Train No. 06340) time table, route, frequency and fare
Mumbai-Nagercoil Special Train (4 days week)
Train No. 06340 special will leave Nagercoil at 06.00 hrs on every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri from 7.12.2025 till further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 19.15 hrs next day.
Train No. 06339 special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 20.35 hrs on every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat from 8.12.2025 till further advice and arrive Nagercoil 10.20 hrs on third day.
Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Karjat (for 06339 only), Pune, Daund, Kurduwadi, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Yadgir, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Kadiri, Madanpalle Road, Pakala, Chittoor, Katpadi, Tiruppatur, Salem, Namakkal (for 06340 only), Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, Nanguneri, Valliyur.
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class and 2 second class seating and one pantry car.
REERVATION: Bookings for the fully reserved special train no. 06339 will open on 2.12.2025 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
Here’s the most current overview of special train services—if any—between Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, CSMT) and Nagercoil Junction (NCJ), along with the regular train options you can depend on:
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🚂 Special/Festival Trains
- A festival special train 00351 operated in recent months under the name Mumbai CSMT – Nagercoil Festival Special (via Renigunta).
- It runs about twice weekly (Mon & Fri), covering approximately 1,947 km in ~34 h 55 min with around 40 stops ([turn0search0]).
- These special services typically begin with a ‘0’ and are temporary, seasonal, with lower operational priority and subject to frequent rescheduling or cancellation. They are recommended only if no regular train options are available.
🚄 Regular Trains (Reliable Options)
16351/16352 – Mumbai CSMT – Nagercoil Balaji Express
- Train 16351 (Mumbai → NCJ): ~34 h 55 min
- Train 16352 (NCJ → Mumbai): ~37 h 15 min
- Bi‑weekly frequency covering ~1,947 km, features LHB coaches, pantry car, 1×2A, 4×3A, 10 Sleepers, and 2 General coaches ([turn0search20]).
16339/16340 – Mumbai CSMT – Nagercoil Express (via Katpadi)
- 16339 (CSMT → NCJ) takes ~37 h 20 min over ~1,883 km; 16340 returns similarly.
- Operates 4 days/week, with 20 coaches, full sleeper and AC configuration, and occasional route diversions via Guntakal or Renigunta ([turn0search21]).
Other Weekly/Monthly Services:
- TEN Humsafar Express (20924): fastest on route (~32 h 27 m, via Vasai Road to NCJ)
- GIMB NCJ Express (16335) etc. also serve the route on specific days ([turn0search8], [turn0search6]).
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Route | Frequency | Journey Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Special | 00351 | Mumbai CSMT → NCJ | ~2×/week | ~34 h 55 m | Temporary service, low priority |
| Balaji Express | 16351 / 16352 | Mumbai CSMT ↔ NCJ | Bi-weekly | ~35–37 h | LHB rake, pantry, AC/Sleeper/General |
| Nagercoil Express | 16339 / 16340 | Mumbai CSMT ↔ NCJ | 4×/week | ~37 h 20 m | Route may vary via Katpadi or Renigunta |
| TEN Humsafar | 20924 | Mumbai → NCJ (via Vasai Road) | Weekly | ~32 h 27 m | Fastest train on this route |
| GIMB NCJ Express | 16335 | Mumbai → NCJ | Weekly | ~33 h 55 m | Slower, budget-tier connectivity |
✅ Recommendations
- Avoid temporary specials like 00351 unless ticketed and confirmed well in advance—they often face delays or cancellations.
- For strong reliability and full-service amenities, choose regular trains like:
- Balaji Express (16351/16352) — with pantry and full AC/sleeper classes.
- Nagercoil Express (16339/16340) — frequent but longer via Katpadi.
- If speed is a priority and dates match, TEN Humsafar (20924) offers the shortest travel time.
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- Be aware that train schedules—especially for 16339/16340—may change due to route diversions or coach adjustments (e.g. via Guntakal, Renigunta) ([turn0search5]).
- Journey distances range from ~1,880–1,950 km depending on the route; expect 32–37 hours of travel time.
- Classes generally include AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General Unreserved; LHB rakes are standard on major services, with pantry availability on most express trains.
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