There are 18 major trains from Vijayawada to Chennai 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 Vijayawada to Chennai is 12552, which covers the 430 km from Vijayawada Jn to Chennai Central in about 6h 30m (departs 04:45, arrives 11:15). Across all 18 trains, journey times run from 6h 30m to 9h 30m.
All 18 trains from Vijayawada to Chennai
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16032 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Chennai Central |
Vijayawada Jn 01:00 |
Chennai Central 10:20 |
9h 20m | 454 km | 13 |
| 16863 Bhagat Ki Kothi → Mannargudi |
Vijayawada Jn 02:45 |
Tambaram 10:38 |
7h 53m | 459 km | 7 |
| 12552 (fastest) Kamakhya Jn → Yesvantpur Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 04:45 |
Chennai Central 11:15 |
6h 30m | 430 km | 1 |
| 12296 Danapur → KSR Bengaluru |
Vijayawada Jn 06:25 |
Chennai Central 13:30 |
7h 05m | 430 km | 3 |
| 12577 Darbhanga Jn → Mysore Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 07:30 |
Chennai Central 14:20 |
6h 50m | 430 km | 2 |
| 12642 Hazrat Nizamuddin → Kanyakumari |
Vijayawada Jn 10:50 |
Tambaram 18:48 |
7h 58m | 460 km | 2 |
| 15630 Guwahati → Tambaram |
Vijayawada Jn 11:45 |
Tambaram 21:15 |
9h 30m | 460 km | 3 |
| 15930 Dibrugarh → Tambaram |
Vijayawada Jn 11:55 |
Tambaram 21:15 |
9h 20m | 460 km | 3 |
| 22645 Indore Jn → Trivandrum Central |
Vijayawada Jn 16:05 |
Chennai Central 23:20 |
7h 15m | 430 km | 5 |
| 12521 Barauni Jn → Ernakulam Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 16:05 |
Chennai Central 23:20 |
7h 15m | 430 km | 4 |
| 12511 Gorakhpur Jn → Trivandrum Central |
Vijayawada Jn 16:05 |
Chennai Central 23:20 |
7h 15m | 430 km | 4 |
| 13351 Dhanbad Jn → Alappuzha |
Vijayawada Jn 17:20 |
Chennai Central 01:35 |
8h 15m | 430 km | 13 |
| 12688 Dehradun → Madurai Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 19:20 |
Chennai Central 02:10 |
6h 50m | 430 km | 1 |
| 15228 Muzaffarpur Jn → Yesvantpur Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 20:20 |
Chennai Central 03:40 |
7h 20m | 430 km | 0 |
| 22644 Patna Jn → Ernakulam Jn |
Vijayawada Jn 20:25 |
Chennai Central 03:40 |
7h 15m | 430 km | 0 |
| 12516 Silchar → Trivandrum Central |
Vijayawada Jn 21:45 |
Chennai Central 04:30 |
6h 45m | 430 km | 0 |
| 12510 Guwahati → Bengaluru Cantt |
Vijayawada Jn 21:45 |
Chennai Central 04:30 |
6h 45m | 430 km | 0 |
| 12508 Silchar → Trivandrum Central |
Vijayawada Jn 21:45 |
Chennai Central 04:30 |
6h 45m | 430 km | 0 |
The fastest option
Train 12552 is the quickest at about 6h 30m, averaging roughly 66 km/h including halts — it makes only 1 stops between Vijayawada Jn and Chennai Central. 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 1 station in Vijayawada — Vijayawada Jn — and arrivals across 2 stations in Chennai: Chennai Central, Tambaram.
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 18 trains serving Vijayawada to Chennai 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 Vijayawada to Chennai?
Among the 18 major trains on this route, train 12552 is the fastest, covering the 430 km from Vijayawada Jn to Chennai Central in about 6h 30m (departs 04:45, arrives 11:15).
How long does the Vijayawada to Chennai train journey take?
Journey times on this route range from about 6h 30m to 9h 30m, depending on the train and the number of halts. The distance is roughly 430–460 km depending on the route taken.
How many trains run from Vijayawada to Chennai?
This page lists 18 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 Vijayawada to Chennai?
Yes. 10 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.