Chennai → Vijayawada
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The Chennai to Vijayawada train route covers approximately 517 km by rail and takes around 9.4 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh.
This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 517 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹1,280 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹711 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹512 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹199 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹114 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹569 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
#12611 · GR
|
06:10 MAS |
11:50 BZA |
5h 40m | Daily | 3A |
|
Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres
#12433 · Raj
|
06:10 MAS |
11:50 BZA |
5h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
#12269 · Drnt
|
06:40 MAS |
12:12 BZA |
5h 32m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Vijayawada Jan Shatabdi Express
#12077 · JShtb
|
07:00 MAS |
13:35 BZA |
6h 35m | Daily | CC |
|
MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti
#12651 · SKr
|
08:00 TBM |
15:55 BZA |
7h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express
#18190 · Exp
|
MAS |
BZA |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
Chennai Lucknow Express
#16093 · Exp
|
05:15 MAS |
14:30 BZA |
9h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16031 · Exp
|
05:15 MAS |
14:30 BZA |
9h 15m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-Patna Express
#16309 · Exp
|
06:20 MAS |
13:05 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express
#12509 · SF
|
06:20 MAS |
13:05 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp
#12515 · SF
|
06:20 MAS |
13:05 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - GAYA SF Exp
#12390 · SF
|
07:30 MS |
14:20 BZA |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp
#12641 · SF
|
08:00 TBM |
15:55 BZA |
7h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coromandel Express
#12842 · SF
|
08:45 MAS |
15:10 BZA |
6h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Navajivan Express
#12656 · SF
|
09:35 MAS |
16:30 BZA |
6h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Dehradun Express
#12687 · SF
|
09:45 MAS |
16:40 BZA |
6h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip
#12687-Slip · SF
|
09:45 MAS |
16:40 BZA |
6h 55m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp
#12507 · SF
|
09:55 MAS |
16:45 BZA |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express
#16323 · Exp
|
09:55 MAS |
16:45 BZA |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp
#15227 · Exp
|
09:55 MAS |
16:45 BZA |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express
#12753 · SF
|
11:00 MAS |
17:40 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express
#22403 · SF
|
12:31 TBM |
20:05 BZA |
7h 34m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Pinakini Express
#12712 · SF
|
14:05 MAS |
21:10 BZA |
7h 05m | Daily | CC |
|
Sangrami SF Expres
#12755 · SF
|
14:35 MAS |
21:35 BZA |
7h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp
#16125 · Exp
|
15:15 MS |
22:00 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp
#12295 · SF
|
15:40 MAS |
22:25 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp
#12578 · SF
|
16:15 MAS |
22:55 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Circar Express
#17643 · Exp
|
17:20 MS |
03:00 BZA |
9h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Jaipur Express
#12969 · SF
|
17:35 MAS |
00:10 BZA |
6h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp
#12669 · SF
|
17:35 MAS |
00:10 BZA |
6h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Jaipur SF Express
#12967 · SF
|
17:35 MAS |
00:10 BZA |
6h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Charminar Express
#12759 · SF
|
18:10 MAS |
01:10 BZA |
7h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Grand Trunk (GT) Express
#12615 · SF
|
19:15 MAS |
01:55 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express
#12664 · SF
|
21:00 TBM |
05:30 BZA |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp
#12666 · SF
|
21:00 TBM |
05:30 BZA |
8h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Bhubaneswar SF Express
#12829 · SF
|
21:10 MAS |
04:00 BZA |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Bilaspur Express
#12852 · SF
|
21:10 MAS |
03:55 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Puducherry-Bhubaneswar Express
#12897 · SF
|
21:26 TBM |
05:30 BZA |
8h 04m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express
#18495 · Exp
|
21:39 TBM |
05:30 BZA |
7h 51m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tamil Nadu Express
#12621 · SF
|
22:00 MAS |
04:10 BZA |
6h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp
#15929 · Exp
|
22:30 MS |
05:30 BZA |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp
#15629 · Exp
|
22:30 MS |
05:30 BZA |
7h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip
#13352-Slip · Exp
|
23:00 MAS |
07:10 BZA |
8h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express
#13352 · Exp
|
23:00 MAS |
07:10 BZA |
8h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12522 · SF
|
23:25 MAS |
06:05 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Expres
#12512 · SF
|
23:25 MAS |
06:05 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16326 · Exp
|
23:25 MAS |
06:05 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum-Korba Express
#16328 · Exp
|
23:25 MAS |
06:05 BZA |
6h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Howrah SF Mail
#12840 · SF
|
23:40 MAS |
06:25 BZA |
6h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 49 trains.
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