18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express

Train Information

Key information for 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express
Train number18501
Train nameVisakhapatnam - Kollam Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationVISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
Departure08:20 · Day 1
Destination stationKOLLAM JN (QLN)
Arrival14:50 · Day 2
Total distance1,563 km
Journey duration30 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled stations27
Intermediate stops25
Railway zoneSouth Coast Railway (SCOR)
DivisionVisakhapatnam (VSKP)
Running daysTuesday
Travel classes2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 8:20 AM. It arrives at its destination, KOLLAM JN on Day 2 at 2:50 PM, covering a total distance of 1,563 km in 30 hours 30 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express runs on Tuesday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Visakhapatnam division of the South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 1Source08:200 km
2DVDDUVVADADay 108:4508:472 min18 km
3SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 110:2810:302 min151 km
4RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 111:0811:102 min201 km
5TDDTADEPALLIGUDEMDay 111:5311:552 min243 km
6EEELURUDay 112:3312:352 min291 km
7BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 114:1514:2510 min350 km
8TELTENALI JNDay 114:5815:002 min382 km
9OGLONGOLEDay 116:5316:552 min489 km
10NLRNELLOREDay 118:1818:202 min605 km
11GDRGUDUR JNDay 119:0819:102 min643 km
12RURENIGUNTA JNDay 121:2521:3510 min726 km
13KPDKATPADI JNDay 200:1000:155 min850 km
14JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 201:3301:352 min934 km
15SASALEM JNDay 203:0503:105 min1,058 km
16EDERODE JNDay 204:0504:105 min1,117 km
17TUPTIRUPPURDay 204:5304:552 min1,167 km
18PTJPODANUR JNDay 206:2306:252 min1,210 km
19PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 207:3707:403 min1,261 km
20TCRTHRISURDay 209:4009:433 min1,336 km
21AWYALUVADay 210:4710:492 min1,391 km
22ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 211:1511:205 min1,408 km
23KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 212:2212:253 min1,468 km
24TRVLTIRUVALLADay 212:5012:511 min1,493 km
25CNGRCHENGANNURDay 213:0113:032 min1,502 km
26KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 213:2813:302 min1,523 km
27QLNKOLLAM JNDay 214:50Destination1,563 km

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express starts its journey from VISAKHAPATNAM and terminates at KOLLAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: VISAKHAPATNAM, DUVVADA, SAMALKOT JN, RAJAMUNDRY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, ELURU, VIJAYAWADA JN, TENALI JN, ONGOLE, NELLORE, GUDUR JN, RENIGUNTA JN, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, PODANUR JN, PALAKKAD JN, THRISUR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM TOWN, KOTTAYAM, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, KAYANKULAM JN, KOLLAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S1
  5. Position 05S2
  6. Position 06S3
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09S6
  10. Position 10A1
  11. Position 11B1
  12. Position 12M1
  13. Position 13M2
  14. Position 14M3
  15. Position 15M4
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09S6
10A1
11B1
12M1
13M2
14M3
15M4
16GEN
17GEN
18SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,540
Child fare
₹1,230
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,065
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,770
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,775
Child fare
₹840
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,195
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,290
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,670
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,090
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,235
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹690
Child fare
₹315
Adult Tatkal fare
₹890
Child Tatkal fare
₹565
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹345
Child fare
₹175

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 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 8:20 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express terminates at KOLLAM JN (QLN).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-A1-B1-M1-M2-M3-M4-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express covers a total distance of 1,563 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express operates on Tuesday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.