Weekly Special Trains between Chennai-Ahmedabad
Weekly Special Trains between Chennai Central and Ahmedabad
Chennai-Ahmedabad-Chennai
Chennai Central-Ahmedabad-Chennai Central Special Trains (10 services):
Train No. 06051 Chennai Central – Ahmedabad Weekly Special Train will depart Chennai Central at 20:30 hrs on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th February, 2025 (Saturdays) and arrive Ahmedabad at 04.10 hrs on Mondays.
In the return direction, Train No. 06052 Ahmedabad – Chennai Central Weekly Special Train will depart Ahmedabad at 09:40 hrs on 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February, 2nd March, 2025 (Mondays) and arrive Chennai Central at 17:10 hrs on Tuesdays.
Enroute these special trains will stop at Arakkonam, Renigunta, Koduru, Razampet, Cuddapah, Yerraguntla, Tadipatri, Gooty, Guntakal, Adoni, Mantralayam Road, Raichur, Yadgir, Wadi, Solapur, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Panvel, Vasai Road, Boisar, Vapi, Uhdhana, Vadodara, Anand and Nadiad in both the directions.
These trains will have AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.
Here’s the latest and most reliable information on weekly special train services between Chennai and Ahmedabad in 2025:
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🚆 1. Chennai–Ahmedabad Special Fare Weekly Train (06051 / 06052)
- Train No. 06051 departs Chennai Central at 20:30 hrs on Saturdays, arriving Ahmedabad at 04:10 hrs on Monday after a ~31h 40m journey.
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([turn0search5]turn0search3]) - Stops include Arakkonam, Renigunta, Gooty, Pune, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vadodara, Anand, and Nadiad. Classes available: 2A, 3A, Sleeper & General.
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🚄 2. Chennai–Ahmedabad Superfast Express (20953 / 20954)
- Train 20953 runs twice weekly: departs Chennai at 20:00 hrs on Thursdays & Sundays, arrives Ahmedabad ~ 05:35 hrs two days later (approx. 33h 35m).
([turn0search13]turn0search0]) - Return 20954 departs Ahmedabad at 09:40 hrs on Wednesdays & Saturdays, reaching Chennai around 17:10 hrs the next day (~31h 30m).
- Coach classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General on LHB rake.
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🛥️ 3. Ahmedabad–Chennai Humsafar Express (22919 / 22920)
- 22919 departs Chennai Central at 16:00 hrs on Wednesdays, arrives Ahmedabad next day around 21:15 hrs (~29h 15m).
([turn0search12]turn0search0]) - 22920 departs Ahmedabad at 09:40 hrs every Monday, reaching Chennai ~15:25 hrs next day.
- Fully AC 3-tier with onboard catering, CCTV, vending machines, bio-toilets—premium Humsafar amenities.
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🗓️ Weekly Summary
| Train No. | Route | Days | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Class Type |
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| 06051/06052 | Chennai ↔ Ahmedabad | Sat / Mon | Sat 20:30 / Mon 09:40 | Mon 04:10 / Tue ~17:10 | ~31h 40m | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| 20953/20954 | Chennai ↔ Ahmedabad | Thu & Sun / Wed & Sat | 20:00 / 09:40 | ~33h 35m / ~31h 30m | SL, 2A, 3A, 1A | |
| 22919/22920 | Chennai ↔ Ahmedabad | Wed / Mon | Wed 16:00 / Mon 09:40 | Thu 21:15 / Tue ~15:25 | ~29h 15m | AC 3A (Humsafar) |
⚠️ Travel Notes & Passenger Feedback
- Train 06051 (Special Fare) often faces delays due to being flagged a low-priority special. Average halts can exceed 5–15 minutes at major stations.
([turn0search6]) - Community reviews of Navjeevan Express (12656/55)—the daily Chennai–Ahmedabad Superfast—mention poor punctuality, frequent halts (~37 en-route stops) and slow average speed (~60 km/h).
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🧭 Recommendation Guide
- Choose 22919/22920 (Humsafar Express) for the fastest and most amenity-rich option.
- Opt for 20953/20954 Superfast Express if you prefer non-AC plus overnight connectivity on less-crowded days.
- Use 06051/06052 weekly special only if your schedule is fixed around weekends and other trains are unavailable.
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