The 22205/22206 Chennai – Madurai Duronto Express is a premium train operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It connects Chennai and Madurai, two of Tamil Nadu’s most important cities. The train provides a fast and comfortable travel option for business travelers, students, tourists, and pilgrims visiting the historic temples of Madurai.
Train number 22205 runs from Chennai to Madurai, while train number 22206 operates in the reverse direction. Covering a distance of approximately 500 kilometers in around 7 to 8 hours, the train offers a quick and efficient journey. It operates with modern LHB coaches and includes AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, and Sleeper Class accommodations. Passengers can enjoy comfortable seating and sleeping arrangements, charging points, luggage space, and other onboard facilities.
Travelers on this Express can order fresh and hygienic food in train through TravelKhana. The service delivers restaurant-style meals directly to passengers at selected stations, offering a variety of food choices during the journey.
Highlights –
| No of Coaches | Total – 13, AC – 12, SL – N/A, GN – N/A |
| Pantry Car | No |
| E-Catering | Yes By TravelKhana.com |
| Avg. Running Status | Excellent |
| Cleaning | Good |
| Ticket Availability | Excellent |
| Passenger Safety | Excellent |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
22205/Chennai Madurai Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| S.No. | Code | Station | Arr. | Dep. | Halt | Dist. | Day |
| 1 | MAS | Chennai Central | First | 22.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | SA | Salem Jn | 12:00 | 3.2 | 30 | 340 | 2 |
| 3 | MDU | Madurai Jn | 02:24 | Last | 0 | 559 | 2 |
22206/Madurai Chennai Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| S.No. | Code | Station | Arr | Dep. | Halt | Dist. | Day |
| 1 | MDU | Madurai Jn | First | 22.45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | SA | Salem Jn | 03:21 | 2.41 | 27 | 226 | 2 |
| 3 | MAS | Chennai Central | 03:36 | Last | 0 | 559 | 2 |
