The Salem to Coimbatore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express
#12257 · GR
|
01:20 SA |
03:50 CBE |
2h 30m | Daily | 3A |
|
Chennai Central-Coimbatore AC Duronto Express
#12243 · Drnt
|
11:21 SA |
13:30 CBE |
2h 09m | Daily | CC |
|
Chennai Central-Kollam Special
#06003 · Exp
|
01:20 SA |
03:50 CBE |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special
#06005 · SF
|
01:20 SA |
03:50 CBE |
2h 30m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express
#12671 · SF
|
01:35 SA |
04:50 CBE |
3h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Kerala Express
#12626 · SF
|
02:15 SA |
05:10 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BANGALORE - KANNIYAKUMARI Island Exp
#16526 · Exp
|
02:30 SA |
05:25 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Cheran Express
#12673 · SF
|
02:50 SA |
06:10 CBE |
3h 20m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Mumbai LTT-Coimbatore Express
#11013 · Exp
|
03:00 SA |
06:30 CBE |
3h 30m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Coimbatore Express
#12681 · SF
|
03:15 SA |
06:50 CBE |
3h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Visakhapatnam-Kollam Sabarimalai Special
#08569 · Exp
|
03:30 SA |
06:40 CBE |
3h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai CentralKollam SF Special
#06009 · SF
|
04:10 SA |
06:50 CBE |
2h 40m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Rapti Sagar Express
#12511 · SF
|
04:50 SA |
07:55 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Ahilyanagari Express
#16325 · Exp
|
04:50 SA |
07:55 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express
#16327 · Exp
|
04:50 SA |
07:55 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Raptisagar Express
#12521 · SF
|
04:50 SA |
07:55 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Sabari Express
#17230 · Exp
|
05:30 SA |
08:30 CBE |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Kongu Express
#12648 · SF
|
06:10 SA |
09:30 CBE |
3h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16688 · Exp
|
06:40 SA |
10:00 CBE |
3h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16318 · Exp
|
06:40 SA |
10:00 CBE |
3h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express
#12660 · SF
|
08:30 SA |
11:25 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express
#18189 · Exp
|
09:05 SA |
12:05 CBE |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp
#13351 · Exp
|
09:05 SA |
12:05 CBE |
3h 00m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express
#16324 · Exp
|
09:20 SA |
12:35 CBE |
3h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Patna - Ernakulam Express
#16310 · Exp
|
09:20 SA |
12:35 CBE |
3h 15m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP
#12516 · SF
|
09:55 SA |
13:20 CBE |
3h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp
#12508 · SF
|
09:55 SA |
13:20 CBE |
3h 25m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express
#12677 · SF
|
10:05 SA |
13:05 CBE |
3h 00m | Daily | CC |
|
Kovai Express
#12675 · SF
|
11:00 SA |
13:55 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | CC |
|
Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express
#22815 · SF
|
14:20 SA |
17:15 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jaipur-Coimbatore Express
#12970 · SF
|
14:55 SA |
18:00 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express
#16360 · Exp
|
15:30 SA |
18:25 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp
#16331 · Exp
|
15:50 SA |
CBE |
Daily | 2A,3A,SL | |
|
West Coast Express
#16627 · Exp
|
16:45 SA |
19:55 CBE |
3h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
|
Yesvantpur-Coimbatore SF Special
#06622 · SF
|
18:25 SA |
21:40 CBE |
3h 15m | Daily | CC |
|
ChennaiCentral-Coimbatore InterCity
#12679 · SF
|
19:20 SA |
22:15 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | CC |
|
Tirupati-Coimbatore Intercity Express
#12757 · SF
|
19:40 SA |
22:40 CBE |
3h 00m | Daily | CC |
|
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp
#15906 · Exp
|
19:40 SA |
22:30 CBE |
2h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special
#06007 · SF
|
19:55 SA |
22:45 CBE |
2h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special
#06001 · SF
|
19:55 SA |
22:30 CBE |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special
#06011 · SF
|
19:55 SA |
22:30 CBE |
2h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express
#12695 · SF
|
20:10 SA |
23:05 CBE |
2h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
|
Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express
#16381 · Exp
|
21:05 SA |
23:59 CBE |
2h 54m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp
#16315 · Exp
|
21:25 SA |
00:15 CBE |
2h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Swarna Jayanti Express
#12644 · SF
|
22:10 SA |
01:15 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Millennium Express
#12646 · SF
|
22:10 SA |
01:15 CBE |
3h 05m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
RAJKOT - COIMBATORE Exp
#16613 · Exp
|
22:40 SA |
02:00 CBE |
3h 20m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express
#16321 · Exp
|
23:10 SA |
01:55 CBE |
2h 45m | 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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