16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16861 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | PONDICHERRY (PDY) |
| Departure | 13:10 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE) |
| Arrival | 03:15 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 699 km |
| Journey duration | 14 hours 5 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 22 |
| Intermediate stops | 20 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ) |
| Running days | Sunday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PONDICHERRY at 1:10 PM. It arrives at its destination, KANNIYAKUMARI on Day 2 at 3:15 AM, covering a total distance of 699 km in 14 hours 5 minutes, with 20 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express runs on Sunday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Tiruchchirappalli division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDY | PONDICHERRY | Day 1 | Source | 13:10 | 0 km | |
| 2 | VM | VILLUPURAM JN | Day 1 | 13:55 | 14:05 | 10 min | 38 km |
| 3 | TDPR | TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR | Day 1 | 14:44 | 14:45 | 1 min | 80 km |
| 4 | CUPJ | CUDDALORE PORT JN | Day 1 | 14:53 | 14:54 | 1 min | 84 km |
| 5 | CDM | CHIDAMBARAM | Day 1 | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2 min | 123 km |
| 6 | SY | SIRKAZHI | Day 1 | 15:43 | 15:44 | 1 min | 139 km |
| 7 | MV | MAYILADUTURAI JN | Day 1 | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2 min | 159 km |
| 8 | KMU | KUMBAKONAM | Day 1 | 16:52 | 16:54 | 2 min | 191 km |
| 9 | TJ | THANJAVUR JN | Day 1 | 17:42 | 17:44 | 2 min | 230 km |
| 10 | TPJ | TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. | Day 1 | 19:00 | 19:05 | 5 min | 280 km |
| 11 | PDKT | PUDUKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 min | 332 km |
| 12 | KKDI | KARAIKKUDI JN | Day 1 | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2 min | 369 km |
| 13 | SVGA | SIVAGANGA | Day 1 | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2 min | 410 km |
| 14 | MNM | MANAMADURAI JN | Day 1 | 21:55 | 22:00 | 5 min | 430 km |
| 15 | APK | ARUPPUKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2 min | 475 km |
| 16 | VPT | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | Day 1 | 23:13 | 23:15 | 2 min | 497 km |
| 17 | SRT | SATUR | Day 1 | 23:33 | 23:35 | 2 min | 523 km |
| 18 | CVP | KOVILPATTI | Day 1 | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2 min | 545 km |
| 19 | TEN | TIRUNELVELI JN | Day 2 | 01:05 | 01:10 | 5 min | 610 km |
| 20 | VLY | VALLIYUR | Day 2 | 01:43 | 01:44 | 1 min | 652 km |
| 21 | NCJ | NAGERCOIL JN | Day 2 | 02:30 | 02:35 | 5 min | 683 km |
| 22 | CAPE | KANNIYAKUMARI | Day 2 | 03:15 | Destination | 699 km |
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR, CUDDALORE PORT JN, CHIDAMBARAM, SIRKAZHI, MAYILADUTURAI JN, KUMBAKONAM, THANJAVUR JN, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., PUDUKKOTTAI, KARAIKKUDI JN, SIVAGANGA, MANAMADURAI JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SATUR, KOVILPATTI, TIRUNELVELI JN, VALLIYUR, NAGERCOIL JN, KANNIYAKUMARI.
Coach Position and Composition
16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01VP
- Position 02EOG
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05A1
- Position 06B1
- Position 07B2
- Position 08S1
- Position 09S2
- Position 10S3
- Position 11S4
- Position 12S5
- Position 13S6
- Position 14S7
- Position 15S8
- Position 16S9
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18GEN
- Position 19SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | VP |
| 02 | EOG |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | A1 |
| 06 | B1 |
| 07 | B2 |
| 08 | S1 |
| 09 | S2 |
| 10 | S3 |
| 11 | S4 |
| 12 | S5 |
| 13 | S6 |
| 14 | S7 |
| 15 | S8 |
| 16 | S9 |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | GEN |
| 19 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express departs from PONDICHERRY at 1:10 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express terminates at KANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express covers a total distance of 699 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express operates on Sunday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express has 20 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.