Express · No. 12841
Coromandel Express train timings
Coromandel Express timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howrah Junction | — | 14:55 | 0 | |
| 2 | Bhubaneswar | 19:40 | 19:50 | 10 min | 432 |
| 3 | Visakhapatnam Junction | 01:05 (+1d) | 01:15 (+1d) | 10 min | 900 |
| 4 | Vijayawada Junction | 06:05 (+1d) | 06:15 (+1d) | 10 min | 1183 |
| 5 | Chennai Central | 16:45 (+1d) | — | 1662 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Indian Railways on the day.
Coromandel Express: Kolkata to Chennai
Coromandel Express (12841) is an express train run by Indian Railways between Howrah Junction and Chennai Central. The full journey covers 1,662 km and takes 25h 50m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Howrah Junction at 14:55 and reaches Chennai Central at 16:45 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam Junction and Vijayawada Junction.
Coromandel Express (12841) is one of India's fastest long-distance trains, connecting Howrah Junction (Kolkata) to Chennai Central via the Eastern Coast. It covers 1,662 km in approximately 26 hours at up to 130 km/h. The name comes from the Coromandel Coast — the southeastern coastline it runs along.
How to book Coromandel Express tickets
Book through IRCTC (irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Rail Connect app); you need a verified IRCTC account. General reservations open 60 days before the journey date. Tatkal tickets open one day before travel: 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non-AC classes.
Book on irctc.co.inCoromandel Express: common questions
- What time does Coromandel Express leave Kolkata?
- Coromandel Express departs Howrah Junction at 14:55 and arrives at Chennai Central at 16:45 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Coromandel Express take from Kolkata to Chennai?
- The scheduled journey time is 25h 50m for 1,662 km.
- Which stations does Coromandel Express stop at?
- Coromandel Express calls at Howrah Junction, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam Junction, Vijayawada Junction and Chennai Central.
- Does Coromandel Express run every day?
- Yes, Coromandel Express runs daily.
- Where can I book Coromandel Express tickets?
- On Indian Railways's own site, irctc.co.in. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.