There are 19 major trains from Chennai to Vijayawada in our timetable database. The table below compares every one of them on the things that actually decide which you book: when it leaves, when it gets in, how long it takes, and how many halts it makes along the way.
The fastest train from Chennai to Vijayawada is 12551, which covers the 430 km from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jn in about 6h 20m (departs 16:15, arrives 22:35). Across all 19 trains, journey times run from 6h 20m to 9h 15m.
All 19 trains from Chennai to Vijayawada
Times shown are booked timings from the published timetable, not live running times. Duration is calculated from the booked departure and arrival at the two stations on this route — not the train’s full run, which may start earlier and end later.
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Distance | Halts between |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16031 Chennai Central → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra |
Chennai Central 05:15 |
Vijayawada Jn 14:30 |
9h 15m | 453 km | 13 |
| 22643 Ernakulam Jn → Patna Jn |
Chennai Central 06:30 |
Vijayawada Jn 13:05 |
6h 35m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12515 Trivandrum Central → Silchar |
Chennai Central 06:30 |
Vijayawada Jn 13:05 |
6h 35m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12509 Bengaluru Cantt → Guwahati |
Chennai Central 06:30 |
Vijayawada Jn 13:05 |
6h 35m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12641 Kanyakumari → Hazrat Nizamuddin |
Tambaram 08:00 |
Vijayawada Jn 15:55 |
7h 55m | 459 km | 1 |
| 12687 Madurai Jn → Dehradun |
Chennai Central 09:45 |
Vijayawada Jn 16:40 |
6h 55m | 430 km | 1 |
| 15227 Yesvantpur Jn → Muzaffarpur Jn |
Chennai Central 10:00 |
Vijayawada Jn 16:45 |
6h 45m | 430 km | 0 |
| 12507 Trivandrum Central → Silchar |
Chennai Central 10:00 |
Vijayawada Jn 16:45 |
6h 45m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12295 KSR Bengaluru → Danapur |
Chennai Central 15:45 |
Vijayawada Jn 22:25 |
6h 40m | 430 km | 3 |
| 12551 (fastest) Yesvantpur Jn → Kamakhya Jn |
Chennai Central 16:15 |
Vijayawada Jn 22:35 |
6h 20m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12578 Mysore Jn → Darbhanga Jn |
Chennai Central 16:25 |
Vijayawada Jn 22:55 |
6h 30m | 430 km | 2 |
| 16864 Mannargudi → Bhagat Ki Kothi |
Tambaram 18:30 |
Vijayawada Jn 03:30 |
9h 00m | 460 km | 7 |
| 2515 Trivandrum Central → Silchar |
Chennai Central 18:40 |
Vijayawada Jn 02:00 |
7h 20m | 430 km | 1 |
| 15929 Tambaram → Dibrugarh |
Tambaram 21:45 |
Vijayawada Jn 05:30 |
7h 45m | 459 km | 3 |
| 15629 Tambaram → Guwahati |
Tambaram 21:45 |
Vijayawada Jn 05:30 |
7h 45m | 459 km | 3 |
| 13352 Alappuzha → Dhanbad Jn |
Chennai Central 23:00 |
Vijayawada Jn 07:10 |
8h 10m | 430 km | 13 |
| 22646 Trivandrum Central → Indore Jn |
Chennai Central 23:25 |
Vijayawada Jn 06:05 |
6h 40m | 430 km | 5 |
| 12522 Ernakulam Jn → Barauni Jn |
Chennai Central 23:25 |
Vijayawada Jn 06:05 |
6h 40m | 429 km | 4 |
| 12512 Trivandrum Central → Gorakhpur Jn |
Chennai Central 23:25 |
Vijayawada Jn 06:05 |
6h 40m | 430 km | 4 |
The fastest option
Train 12551 is the quickest at about 6h 20m, averaging roughly 68 km/h including halts — it makes only 1 stops between Chennai Central and Vijayawada Jn. Fewer halts is usually the whole explanation for why one train beats another by hours on the same corridor.
Check which station you actually leave from
This is the most common mistake on this route. Departures here are spread across 2 stations in Chennai — Chennai Central, Tambaram — and arrivals across 1 station in Vijayawada: Vijayawada Jn.
These are not interchangeable, and in a big city they can be an hour apart in traffic. Read the exact station off your ticket, not the city name.
What this list covers
These are the 19 trains serving Chennai to Vijayawada in our timetable database, which covers major long-distance and express services. Indian Railways also runs seasonal specials, festival extras and additional services that are not included here, and schedules are revised periodically. Treat this page as a planning tool and confirm availability for your date on IRCTC.
For the full stop-by-stop schedule of any train above, follow its number. If the timings look confusing — particularly working out which day you arrive on the longer runs — see how to read a time table. Once booked, check your PNR status, and if you end up waitlisted, the quota code matters more than the number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the fastest train from Chennai to Vijayawada?
Among the 19 major trains on this route, train 12551 is the fastest, covering the 430 km from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jn in about 6h 20m (departs 16:15, arrives 22:35).
How long does the Chennai to Vijayawada train journey take?
Journey times on this route range from about 6h 20m to 9h 15m, depending on the train and the number of halts. The distance is roughly 429–460 km depending on the route taken.
How many trains run from Chennai to Vijayawada?
This page lists 19 major trains that serve this route. Indian Railways may also run seasonal specials and additional services that are not listed here, so check IRCTC for the full picture on your travel date.
Are there overnight trains from Chennai to Vijayawada?
Yes. 8 of the trains listed depart in the evening or overnight window, which lets you sleep through most of the journey and arrive the following day.
Source and limitations: compiled from Indian Railways’ published timetable data. Durations are derived from booked arrival and departure times and are approximate. Some station names appear abbreviated as recorded in the source dataset. Confirm current timings on NTES or IRCTC before you travel. Last reviewed July 2026.