The 12621 Tamil Nadu Express is a daily train that operates between New Delhi and Chennai Central, covering a distance of approximately 2,370 kilometers. The journey takes about 36 hours and 30 minutes. The train departs from New Delhi at 20:40 and arrives at Chennai Central at 09:10 on the third day. It makes several stops along the way, including Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Gonda, and Kalyan. The Tamil Nadu Express offers both AC and non-AC accommodations to ensure passenger comfort. The train features a pantry car, providing meals and refreshments on board. Known for its punctuality and well-maintained coaches, the train is a popular choice for travelers commuting between Delhi and Chennai. With a maximum speed of 110 km/h, it offers a comfortable and efficient service for long-distance journeys. Book train tickets from Bajaj Finserv and get offers, deals, and discounts.
Tamil Nadu Express (12621) timings and schedule
Below is the schedule of the Tamil Nadu Express:
Station |
Arrives |
Departs |
Halt time |
MGR Chennai Ctrl - MAS |
Start |
22:00 |
- |
Vijayawada Jn - BZA |
03:55 |
04:05 |
10m |
Khammam - KMT |
05:24 |
05:25 |
1m |
Warangal - WL |
06:50 |
06:52 |
2m |
Balharshah - BPQ |
10:35 |
10:40 |
5m |
Nagpur Jn - NGP |
13:50 |
13:55 |
5m |
Itarsi Jn - ET |
18:30 |
18:35 |
5m |
Bhopal Jn - BPL |
20:10 |
20:20 |
10m |
VGL Jhansi Jn - VGLJ |
00:26 |
00:31 |
5m |
Gwalior Jn - GWL |
01:32 |
01:34 |
2m |
Agra Cantt - AGC |
03:05 |
03:07 |
2m |
Hazrat Nizamuddin - NZM |
06:02 |
06:04 |
2m |
New Delhi - NDLS |
06:30 |
End |
- |
Prices and details of Tamil Nadu Express
The Tamil Nadu Express 12621 train serves the customers with six classes of coaches. Prices for each is mentioned in the table below:
Coach class |
Starting fare (Rs.) |
GN |
440 |
SL |
822 |
3E |
2,030 |
3A |
2,145 |
2A |
3,100 |
1A |
5,285 |
*Ticket prices may vary. Kindly visit IRCTC and confirm the prices before booking your ticket.
Major stations with over 5 minutes of halt time
Here are the stations with halt timing of over 5 minutes:
Station |
Arrives |
Departs |
Halt time |
Vijayawada Jn - BZA |
03:55 |
04:05 |
10m |
Balharshah - BPQ |
10:35 |
10:40 |
5m |
Nagpur Jn - NGP |
13:50 |
13:55 |
5m |
Itarsi Jn - ET |
18:30 |
18:35 |
5m |
Bhopal Jn - BPL |
20:10 |
20:20 |
10m |
VGL Jhansi Jn - VGLJ |
00:26 |
00:31 |
5m |
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Frequently asked questions
The Tamil Nadu Express (12621) covers an approximate distance of 2,370 kms.
The Tamil Nadu Express takes up to 36 hours 30 minutes to complete a journey.