Coimbatore Junction, also known as the Coimbatore Main Railway Station, is the primary rail hub for the Coimbatore metropolitan area and serves as the busiest station in the region. Located right in the heart of the city on Station Road, it handles lakhs of passengers every month connecting Coimbatore to cities across India.
Part of the Coimbatore Transport hub. Planning your journey? See the Chennai–Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express, the Coimbatore bus routes list for onward city transport, and how to get from Coimbatore Airport to the Railway Station.
Station Code and Identification
Coimbatore Junction’s official station code is CBE. It falls under the Salem Division of the Southern Railway zone. When booking tickets or checking train schedules on IRCTC or any railway app, search for CBE or Coimbatore Jn to find this station.
Source: Southern Railway zonal listing.
Platforms and Infrastructure
The station has 9 platforms capable of handling express, superfast, intercity, and local trains simultaneously. Platform count sourced from Southern Railway — stable value that only changes with major station upgrades. Key amenities include:
- Waiting halls with seating for hundreds of passengers
- Retiring rooms and dormitory accommodation (book via IRCTC)
- Cloakroom / luggage storage (pay-per-hour)
- ATMs from SBI, Canara Bank, and others
- Prepaid taxi counter near the main exit
- Food stalls, restaurants, and a food court
- Wheelchair access and specially-abled facilities
- Wi-Fi connectivity (RailWire)
Major Trains from Coimbatore Junction
Verify times before booking. Train numbers and slots below are the scheduled departures from NTES / IRCTC as of the last-verified date at the top of this page. Trains reroute, get renumbered and change slots — always confirm on the NTES app or IRCTC before booking or travelling.
To Chennai
| Train | Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovai Express | 12673 | 6:10 AM | 12:45 PM | 6h 35m |
| Coimbatore–Chennai Express | 12675 | 7:15 PM | 2:00 AM | 6h 45m |
| Shatabdi Express | 12681 | 3:00 PM | 9:45 PM | 6h 45m |
To Bengaluru
| Train | Number | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore–SBC Express | 12677 | 11:30 PM | ~8h |
| Kochuveli–Bangalore Express | 16650 | 9:45 AM | ~9h |
To Mumbai
The Coimbatore–LTT Express (11013/11014) connects Coimbatore to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) with a journey time of approximately 30–32 hours.
To Delhi
The Coimbatore–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express (12686) runs three times per week and takes approximately 40 hours to reach Delhi.
How to Reach Coimbatore Junction
From Coimbatore Airport (CJB): 12 km, 25–30 minutes by cab (₹300–₹350).
From Gandhipuram Bus Stand: 2 km, 10 minutes by auto (₹40–₹60) or city bus.
From RS Puram: 5 km, 15–20 minutes by cab or auto.
Auto-rickshaw from city areas: Metered autos are available outside the station. Expect ₹50–₹150 depending on destination.
Distances are from Google Maps; times and fares are local estimates as of the last-verified date. Cab and auto fares move with fuel prices — treat these as ballpark figures, not quotes.
Prepaid Taxi and Cab Services
The prepaid taxi counter near the main exit offers fixed fares to major city destinations. You pay upfront at the counter and receive a printed receipt for the driver. This avoids fare negotiations at the exit.
App-based cabs (Ola/Uber) operate from the designated cab pickup zone near Platform 1.
Ticket Booking and Reservation
Tickets can be booked:
- IRCTC website/app (recommended — 24/7 access)
- Ticket counter at station (open from 8 AM to 8 PM for unreserved; reservation counters have specific hours)
- Ticket booking agents in Gandhipuram area
For tatkal tickets, booking opens at 10:00 AM one day before the train’s departure.
Food and Dining at Coimbatore Junction
The station has a licensed refreshment room on the main platform offering South Indian meals (idli, dosa, rice meals). Multiple small stalls sell tea, coffee, biscuits, and snacks. Platforms 1–3 have larger food kiosks.
If you need a proper sit-down meal before travel, Gandhipuram area (10-minute walk) has dozens of restaurants.
Left Luggage / Cloakroom
The cloakroom at Coimbatore Junction stores luggage per day at fixed IRCTC rates. Carry your ID proof and ticket for deposit. Located near the main enquiry office.
Retiring Rooms
Retiring rooms are available for passengers with valid train tickets. Short-stay rooms (per 12 hours) and full-day rooms are available. Book online at IRCTC or at the station enquiry counter based on availability.
Contact and Enquiry
- National Train Enquiry: 139 (24/7)
- Station Manager Office: 0422-2212400
- Lost and Found: Contact the station master’s office at Platform 1
Enquiry number 139 is the Indian Railways national line — stable. The station manager line is local; check via 139 if it stops answering.
Sources and verification
Different facts on this page decay at different rates. The sourcing table below spells out where each set of facts came from and how volatile it is, so you know which to trust and which to re-check:
| Fact | Source | Volatility |
|---|---|---|
| Station code (CBE), zone, division | Southern Railway | Stable |
| Number of platforms | Southern Railway | Stable (major upgrades only) |
| Enquiry number 139 | Indian Railways national helpline | Stable |
| Station manager line (0422-2212400) | Local — station enquiry | Occasionally changes |
| Train numbers, timings, arrivals | NTES / IRCTC snapshot at last-verified date | High — check NTES before booking |
| IRCTC booking flows, tatkal timing | irctc.co.in | Medium — booking rules change by circular |
| Cab / auto fare ranges | Local estimates on the last-verified date | High — moves with fuel prices |
| Amenities (Wi-Fi, ATMs, food) | Southern Railway / on-site observation | Medium |
| Retiring room / cloakroom availability | IRCTC + on-site | Medium |
The single Last verified date at the top of the page reflects the most recent time this page as a whole was checked. For anything under the “High” volatility row, treat the printed value as an estimate and confirm at the linked official source before you commit to it.
