The Coimbatore to Salem train route covers approximately 200 km by rail and takes around 3.6 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Tamil Nadu to Tamil Nadu.
This is a short-distance route with day trains being the most convenient option. 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 200 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 | ₹495 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹275 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹198 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹77 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹44 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹220 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath
#12258 · GR
|
01:45 CBE |
04:17 SA |
2h 32m | Daily | 3A |
|
Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express
#12244 · Drnt
|
15:05 CBE |
17:31 SA |
2h 26m | Daily | CC |
|
Allapuzha Dhanbad Slip Express
#18190 · Exp
|
CBE |
SA |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp
#16332 · Exp
|
CBE |
16:00 SA |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express
#16322 · Exp
|
01:00 CBE |
03:35 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16687 · Exp
|
01:00 CBE |
04:00 SA |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Gurudev Express
#12659 · SF
|
01:00 CBE |
04:00 SA |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp
#16316 · Exp
|
01:00 CBE |
03:35 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16317 · Exp
|
01:00 CBE |
04:00 SA |
3h 00m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp
#12507 · SF
|
01:30 CBE |
04:00 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express
#16323 · Exp
|
01:30 CBE |
04:00 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special
#06006 · SF
|
01:45 CBE |
04:17 SA |
2h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp
#15905 · Exp
|
01:45 CBE |
04:17 SA |
2h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kollam-Chennai Central Special
#06004 · Exp
|
01:45 CBE |
04:17 SA |
2h 32m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express
#12696 · SF
|
02:10 CBE |
04:40 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
|
ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp
#16359 · Exp
|
03:15 CBE |
06:00 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KollamChennai Central SF Special
#06010 · SF
|
05:10 CBE |
07:45 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Tirupati (Triweekly) SF Intercity Expre
#12758 · SF
|
06:00 CBE |
08:25 SA |
2h 25m | Daily | CC |
|
Coimbatore-Yesvantpur SF Special
#06621 · SF
|
06:00 CBE |
08:25 SA |
2h 25m | Daily | CC |
|
Coimbatore-Chennai Central InterCity SF Express
#12680 · SF
|
06:15 CBE |
08:37 SA |
2h 22m | Daily | CC |
|
West Coast Express
#16628 · Exp
|
06:25 CBE |
09:35 SA |
3h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
|
Coimbatore Mumbai LTT Express
#11014 · Exp
|
08:00 CBE |
10:35 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Jaipur Express
#12969 · SF
|
09:15 CBE |
11:45 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip
#13352-Slip · Exp
|
12:00 CBE |
15:00 SA |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express
#13352 · Exp
|
12:00 CBE |
14:55 SA |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express
#12678 · SF
|
12:50 CBE |
15:31 SA |
2h 41m | Daily | CC |
|
Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express
#22816 · SF
|
13:30 CBE |
16:15 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kovai Express
#12676 · SF
|
14:20 CBE |
16:36 SA |
2h 16m | Daily | CC |
|
Kongu Express
#12647 · SF
|
15:15 CBE |
17:50 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12522 · SF
|
15:20 CBE |
18:05 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Expres
#12512 · SF
|
15:20 CBE |
18:05 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16326 · Exp
|
15:20 CBE |
18:05 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Trivandrum-Korba Express
#16328 · Exp
|
15:20 CBE |
18:05 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sabari Express
#17229 · Exp
|
16:35 CBE |
19:25 SA |
2h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express
#16382 · Exp
|
18:05 CBE |
21:00 SA |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kollam Chennai Central (Weekly) SF Special
#06012 · SF
|
19:50 CBE |
22:20 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kollam-Chennai Central SF Special
#06002 · SF
|
19:50 CBE |
22:20 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
KollamChennai Central SF Special
#06008 · SF
|
19:50 CBE |
22:20 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12625 · SF
|
20:00 CBE |
22:55 SA |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express
#12672 · SF
|
20:55 CBE |
23:25 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Ernakulam-Patna Express
#16309 · Exp
|
21:35 CBE |
00:20 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp
#12515 · SF
|
21:35 CBE |
00:20 SA |
2h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Cheran Express
#12674 · SF
|
22:20 CBE |
00:55 SA |
2h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp
#16525 · Exp
|
22:55 CBE |
01:25 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp
#16614 · Exp
|
23:45 CBE |
02:15 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Millennium Expres
#12645 · SF
|
23:45 CBE |
02:15 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanthi Express
#12643 · SF
|
23:45 CBE |
02:15 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Coimbatore-Chennai Express
#12682 · SF
|
23:45 CBE |
02:15 SA |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 48 trains.
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Official resources for Indian Railways travel:
IRCTC — Book train tickets online, check PNR status
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Indian Railways — Official website of Ministry of Railways