16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express

Train Information

Key information for 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express
Train number16101
Train nameChennai Egmore - Kollam Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationTAMBARAM (TBM)
Departure17:15 · Day 1
Destination stationKOLLAM JN (QLN)
Arrival07:00 · Day 2
Total distance738 km
Journey duration13 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations24
Intermediate stops22
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from TAMBARAM at 5:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, KOLLAM JN on Day 2 at 7:00 AM, covering a total distance of 738 km in 13 hours 45 minutes, with 22 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TBMTAMBARAMDay 1Source17:150 km
2CGLCHENGALPATTU JNDay 117:4317:452 min31 km
3VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 119:1019:155 min134 km
4ULUULUNDURPETDay 119:4219:431 min169 km
5VRIVRIDDHACHALAM JNDay 119:5619:582 min188 km
6TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 121:4021:455 min311 km
7DGDINDIGUL JNDay 122:4722:503 min404 km
8MDUMADURAI JNDay 200:1000:155 min471 km
9VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 200:4800:502 min515 km
10SVKSSIVAKASIDay 201:1301:152 min539 km
11SVPRSRIVILLIPUTTURDay 201:2801:302 min556 km
12RJPMRAJAPALAYAMDay 201:4301:452 min567 km
13SNKLSANKARANKOVILDay 202:0802:102 min600 km
14PBKSPAMBAKOVIL SHANDYDay 202:2202:242 min612 km
15KDNLKADAYANALLURDay 202:3602:382 min621 km
16TSITENKASI JNDay 202:5302:552 min637 km
17SCTSENGOTTAIDay 203:2503:305 min645 km
18AYVARYANKAVUDay 203:5403:551 min660 km
19TMLTENMALAIDay 204:2304:252 min672 km
20PUUPUNALURDay 205:2505:305 min694 km
21AVSAUVANESWSAREMDay 205:3905:401 min702 km
22KKZKOTTARAKARADay 205:4905:501 min713 km
23KUVKUNDARADay 205:5906:001 min725 km
24QLNKOLLAM JNDay 207:00Destination738 km

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express starts its journey from TAMBARAM and terminates at KOLLAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: TAMBARAM, CHENGALPATTU JN, VILLUPURAM JN, ULUNDURPET, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., DINDIGUL JN, MADURAI JN, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SIVAKASI, SRIVILLIPUTTUR, RAJAPALAYAM, SANKARANKOVIL, PAMBAKOVIL SHANDY, KADAYANALLUR, TENKASI JN, SENGOTTAI, ARYANKAVU, TENMALAI, PUNALUR, AUVANESWSAREM, KOTTARAKARA, KUNDARA, KOLLAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express indicative coach position

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

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

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,565
Child fare
₹760
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,015
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,210
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,105
Child fare
₹540
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,425
Child Tatkal fare
₹855
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹420
Child fare
₹210
Adult Tatkal fare
₹540
Child Tatkal fare
₹340

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 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express departs from TAMBARAM at 5:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express terminates at KOLLAM JN (QLN).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B2-B1-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express covers a total distance of 738 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express has 22 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16101 Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.