The train between Howrah and Tambaram takes 26h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Howrah to Tambaram. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Howrah and Tambaram. The earliest departure is at 3:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Howrah is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Tambaram at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Chennai Central and take an average of 26h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Howrah station and arriving at Tambaram station via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.
Howrah to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.
Howrah to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
The distance between Howrah and Tambaram is 1,379.1 km. The road distance is 1,685 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Chennai Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 35m.
