16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express

Train Information

Key information for 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express
Train number16861
Train namePuducherry - Kanniyakumari Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Departure13:10 · Day 1
Destination stationKANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE)
Arrival03:15 · Day 2
Total distance699 km
Journey duration14 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations22
Intermediate stops20
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysSunday
Travel classes2A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PDYPONDICHERRYDay 1Source13:100 km
2VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 113:5514:0510 min38 km
3TDPRTIRUPPADIRIPULIYURDay 114:4414:451 min80 km
4CUPJCUDDALORE PORT JNDay 114:5314:541 min84 km
5CDMCHIDAMBARAMDay 115:2615:282 min123 km
6SYSIRKAZHIDay 115:4315:441 min139 km
7MVMAYILADUTURAI JNDay 116:2316:252 min159 km
8KMUKUMBAKONAMDay 116:5216:542 min191 km
9TJTHANJAVUR JNDay 117:4217:442 min230 km
10TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 119:0019:055 min280 km
11PDKTPUDUKKOTTAIDay 119:4319:452 min332 km
12KKDIKARAIKKUDI JNDay 120:4320:452 min369 km
13SVGASIVAGANGADay 121:2821:302 min410 km
14MNMMANAMADURAI JNDay 121:5522:005 min430 km
15APKARUPPUKKOTTAIDay 122:3822:402 min475 km
16VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 123:1323:152 min497 km
17SRTSATURDay 123:3323:352 min523 km
18CVPKOVILPATTIDay 123:5323:552 min545 km
19TENTIRUNELVELI JNDay 201:0501:105 min610 km
20VLYVALLIYURDay 201:4301:441 min652 km
21NCJNAGERCOIL JNDay 202:3002:355 min683 km
22CAPEKANNIYAKUMARIDay 203:15Destination699 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).

  1. Position 01VP
  2. Position 02EOG
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05A1
  6. Position 06B1
  7. Position 07B2
  8. Position 08S1
  9. Position 09S2
  10. Position 10S3
  11. Position 11S4
  12. Position 12S5
  13. Position 13S6
  14. Position 14S7
  15. Position 15S8
  16. Position 16S9
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01VP
02EOG
03GEN
04GEN
05A1
06B1
07B2
08S1
09S2
10S3
11S4
12S5
13S6
14S7
15S8
16S9
17GEN
18GEN
19SLRD

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,500
Child fare
₹725
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,935
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,165
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,060
Child fare
₹510
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,375
Child Tatkal fare
₹825
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹400
Child fare
₹200
Adult Tatkal fare
₹515
Child Tatkal fare
₹325
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹200
Child fare
₹100

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.