Chennai to Kollam Special Trains 2026: Schedule Announced for Sabarimala Ayyappa Devotees

Southern Railway has announced special trains between Chennai and Kollam to help Ayyappa devotees travelling to Sabarimala during the pilgrimage season. The services will operate from November 16, 2026, to January 2027, providing additional travel options from Chennai.

According to the Southern Railway announcement, special trains will operate from Chennai Egmore and Chennai Central on different days of the week. The trains will pass through Perambur, Tiruvallur, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad and Ernakulam.

Chennai Egmore – Kollam Special Train (06117 / 06118)

Chennai to Kollam – Train No. 06117

- Departure: Every Thursday from November 19, 2026, to January 21, 2027.

- Starting station: Chennai Egmore

- Departure time: 11:40 PM

- Arrival at Kollam: 4:30 PM the following day.

Kollam to Chennai – Train No. 06118

- Departure: Every Friday from November 20, 2026, to January 22, 2027.

- Starting station: Kollam

- Departure time: 6:45 PM

- Arrival at Chennai Egmore: 12:30 PM the following day.

Chennai Egmore – Kollam Special Train (06121 / 06122)

Chennai to Kollam – Train No. 06121

- Departure: Every Saturday from November 21, 2026, to January 23, 2027.

- Starting station: Chennai Egmore

- Departure time: 11:40 PM

- Arrival at Kollam: 4:30 PM the following day.

Kollam to Chennai – Train No. 06122

- Departure: Every Sunday from November 22, 2026, to January 24, 2027.

- Starting station: Kollam

- Departure time: 6:45 PM

- Arrival at Chennai Central: 11:40 AM the following day.

Chennai Central – Kollam Special Train (06119 / 06120)

Chennai to Kollam – Train No. 06119

- Departure: Every Wednesday from November 18, 2026, to January 20, 2027.

- Starting station: Chennai Central

- Departure time: 3:10 PM

- Arrival at Kollam: 7:20 AM the following day.

Kollam to Chennai – Train No. 06120

- Departure: Every Thursday from November 19, 2026, to January 21, 2027.

- Starting station: Kollam

- Departure time: 10:40 AM

- Arrival at Chennai Central: 3:30 AM the following day.

Chennai Central – Kollam Special Train (06083 / 06084)

Chennai to Kollam – Train No. 06083

- Departure: Every Monday from November 16, 2026, to January 25, 2027.

- Starting station: Chennai Central

- Departure time: 11:50 PM

- Arrival at Kollam: 4:30 PM the following day.

Kollam to Chennai – Train No. 06084

- Departure: Every Tuesday from November 17, 2026, to January 26, 2027.

- Starting station: Kollam

- Departure time: 6:45 PM

- Arrival at Chennai Central: 11:40 AM the following day.

Stations Covered by Chennai–Kollam Special Trains

The special trains will operate via the following stations:

Perambur, Tiruvallur, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad and Ernakulam.

These additional services are intended to help passengers travelling from Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu to Kollam during the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

Passengers are advised to check thehe latest train timings, stoppages and ticket availability through official railway booking channels before planning their journey.