About 12641/12642 Thirukkural SF Express
The 12641/12642 Thirukkural SF Express is one of the important long-distance trains operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This train runs between Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi, covering a vast stretch of the country and connecting the southernmost tip of India to the capital city.
The Thirukkural SF Express covers a total distance of around 2,800 kilometers in about 48 hours, making it one of the longest-running trains in India. The train passes through several key states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, offering connectivity to major junctions along the route.
Train number 12641 operates from Kanyakumari to Hazrat Nizamuddin, while train number 12642 runs in the reverse direction. It runs on a weekly basis, and due to its popularity, tickets often get booked in advance.
The train’s coach composition generally includes AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper Class, and General Unreserved compartments, ensuring options for different categories of travelers. A pantry car is also available onboard, serving meals and refreshments to passengers throughout the long journey.
Being a superfast category train, the Thirukkural Express runs at an average speed of more than 55 km/h. It is a preferred choice for passengers traveling between Tamil Nadu and North India, thanks to its speed, comfort, and extensive coverage.
Highlights of Thirukkural SF Express
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 32h 55m |
| Halts: | 8 |
| Distance: | 2181km |
| Avg Speed: | 66 km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Good |
| Punctuality: | Good |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Good |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12641/Thirukkural SF Express, MS/Chennai Egmore – NZM/Hazrat Nizamuddin Route, Schedule & Time Table-
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| CAPE | Kanniyakumari | 19:15 | ||
| NCJ | Nagercoil Junction | 19:35 | 19:40 | 5m |
| TEN | Tirunelveli Junction | 21:10 | 21:15 | 5m |
| MEJ | Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction | 21:40 | 21:41 | 1m |
| CVP | Kovilpatti | 22:14 | 22:15 | 1m |
| SRT | Satur | 22:34 | 22:35 | 1m |
| VPT | Virudunagar Junction | 23:06 | 23:07 | 1m |
| MDU | Madurai Junction | 0:10 | 0:15 | 5m |
| KQN | Kodaikanal Road | 0:45 | 0:46 | 1m |
| DG | Dindigul Junction | 1:10 | 1:12 | 2m |
| TPJ | Tiruchchirappalli Junction | 2:55 | 3:00 | 5m |
| VRI | Vriddhachalam Junction | 4:43 | 4:45 | 2m |
| VM | Villupuram Junction | 5:48 | 5:50 | 2m |
| CGL | Chengalpattu Junction | 7:28 | 7:30 | 2m |
| TBM | Tambaram | 7:58 | 8:00 | 2m |
| MS | Chennai Egmore» | 8:50 | 9:05 | 15m |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 15:55 | 16:10 | 15m |
| BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 23:05 | 23:15 | 10m |
| NGP | Nagpur Junction | 2:00 | 2:10 | 10m |
| BZU | Betul | 4:32 | 4:33 | 1m |
| ET | Itarsi Junction | 6:25 | 6:30 | 5m |
| BPL | Bhopal Junction | 8:05 | 8:15 | 10m |
| JHS | Jhansi Junction | 12:00 | 12:10 | 10m |
| AGC | Agra Cantt. | 15:10 | 15:15 | 5m |
| NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 18:00 |
12642/Thirukkural SF Express, NZM/Hazrat Nizamuddin – MS/Chennai Egmore Route, Schedule & Time Table-
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| NZM | 7:10 | |||
| AGC | Agra Cantt. | 10:05 | 10:10 | 5m |
| JHS | Jhansi Junction | 13:45 | 13:55 | 10m |
| BPL | Bhopal Junction | 17:40 | 17:50 | 10m |
| ET | Itarsi Junction | 19:30 | 19:35 | 5m |
| DHQ | Dharakhoh | 20:53 | 20:54 | 1m |
| MJY | Maramjhiri | 21:06 | 21:07 | 1m |
| BZU | Betul | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2m |
| NGP | Nagpur Junction | 0:05 | 0:15 | 10m |
| BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 3:30 | 3:40 | 10m |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 10:35 | 10:50 | 15m |
| GDR | Gudur Junction | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2m |
| MS | Chennai Egmore | 18:05 | 18:30 | 25m |
| TBM | Tambaram | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2m |
| CGL | Chengalpattu Junction | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2m |
| VM | Villupuram Junction | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2m |
| VRI | Vriddhachalam Junction | 21:55 | 21:57 | 2m |
| TPJ | Tiruchchirappalli Junction | 0:10 | 0:15 | 5m |
| DG | Dindigul Junction | 1:58 | 2:00 | 2m |
| KQN | Kodaikanal Road | 2:18 | 2:20 | 2m |
| MDU | Madurai Junction | 3:00 | 3:05 | 5m |
| VPT | Virudunagar Junction | 3:48 | 3:50 | 2m |
| SRT | Satur | 4:11 | 4:13 | 2m |
| CVP | Kovilpatti | 4:33 | 4:35 | 2m |
| MEJ | Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction | 5:04 | 5:05 | 1m |
| TEN | Tirunelveli Junction | 6:00 | 6:05 | 5m |
| NCJ | Nagercoil Junction | 8:05 | 8:10 | 5m |
| CAPE | Kanniyakumari | 8:45 |
12641/12642 Thirukkural SF Express Coach Position, Seat Map Layout & Fare
Thirukkural Superfast Express belongs to Southern Railways and it is connecting Kanniyakumari and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations in the country. It operates with train numbers 12641 and 12642 from both sides. The service frequency of the express is bi-weekly. And it covers a total distance of 2919 km in about 47 hours and 25 minutes.
Are you interested in knowing about 12641/12642 THIRUKKURAL SF EXPRESS Coach position, Seat map Layout & Fare? There are 21 coaches in the superfast express in total, and it includes unreserved, sleeper, a pantry car, EOGs, AC second tier, and AC third tier coaches. As per the seating arrangement, the rakes in the express begin as unreserved, followed by the sleeper class coaches, then a pantry car, AC third class coaches, AC second tier coach, and then the unreserved coach in the end.
It operates with a super speed of 64 km/hour. As per the fare chart, the fare in general class would be Rs. 3255 in 2A, Rs. 2225 in 3A, Rs. 870 in SL, and Rs. 515 in GN. In tatkal class, the fare would turn into Rs. 3780 in 2A, Rs. 2645 in 3A, and Rs. 1070 in SL coach. Safe travel!
