16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express

Train Information

Key information for 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express
Train number16188
Train nameErnakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Departure22:25 · Day 1
Destination stationKARAIKAL (KIK)
Arrival11:45 · Day 2
Total distance593 km
Journey duration13 hours 20 minutes
Scheduled stations26
Intermediate stops24
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 10:25 PM. It arrives at its destination, KARAIKAL on Day 2 at 11:45 AM, covering a total distance of 593 km in 13 hours 20 minutes, with 24 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 1Source22:250 km
2ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 122:3422:362 min3 km
3IPLIDAPALLIDay 122:4622:471 min9 km
4AWYALUVADay 123:0323:052 min19 km
5AFKANGAMALIDay 123:1423:151 min29 km
6CKICHALAKUDIDay 123:2623:271 min44 km
7IJKIRINJALAKUDADay 123:3423:351 min50 km
8TCRTHRISURDay 200:1200:153 min74 km
9OTPOTTAPPALAMDay 201:1301:141 min120 km
10PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 201:3701:403 min151 km
11CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 203:1203:153 min206 km
12TUPTIRUPPURDay 203:5804:002 min256 km
13EDERODE JNDay 204:5004:555 min306 km
14KMDKODUMUDIDay 205:3405:351 min344 km
15PGRPUGALURDay 205:4905:501 min357 km
16KRRKARUR JNDay 206:1806:202 min371 km
17KLTKULITALAIDay 206:5406:551 min410 km
18TPTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORTDay 207:5007:522 min443 km
19TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 208:0508:1510 min447 km
20BALBUDALURDay 208:4708:481 min480 km
21TJTHANJAVUR JNDay 209:0509:072 min497 km
22NMJNIDAMANGALAM JNDay 209:2909:312 min527 km
23TVRTHIRUVARUR JNDay 209:5810:002 min551 km
24NGTNAGAPPATTINAM JNDay 210:3310:352 min575 km
25NCRNAGOREDay 210:4810:502 min582 km
26KIKKARAIKALDay 211:45Destination593 km

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express starts its journey from ERNAKULAM JN and terminates at KARAIKAL. The scheduled station sequence is: ERNAKULAM JN, ERNAKULAM TOWN, IDAPALLI, ALUVA, ANGAMALI, CHALAKUDI, IRINJALAKUDA, THRISUR, OTTAPPALAM, PALAKKAD JN, COIMBATORE JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, KODUMUDI, PUGALUR, KARUR JN, KULITALAI, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORT, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., BUDALUR, THANJAVUR JN, NIDAMANGALAM JN, THIRUVARUR JN, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, NAGORE, KARAIKAL.

Coach Position and Composition

16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05SE1
  6. Position 06S13
  7. Position 07S12
  8. Position 08S11
  9. Position 09S10
  10. Position 10S9
  11. Position 11S8
  12. Position 12S7
  13. Position 13S6
  14. Position 14S5
  15. Position 15S4
  16. Position 16S3
  17. Position 17S2
  18. Position 18S1
  19. Position 19B2
  20. Position 20B1
  21. Position 21A1
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23GEN
  24. Position 24SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05SE1
06S13
07S12
08S11
09S10
10S9
11S8
12S7
13S6
14S5
15S4
16S3
17S2
18S1
19B2
20B1
21A1
22GEN
23GEN
24SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,345
Child fare
₹655
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,770
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,075
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹955
Child fare
₹460
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,270
Child Tatkal fare
₹775
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹360
Child fare
₹180
Adult Tatkal fare
₹460
Child Tatkal fare
₹290
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹175
Child fare
₹90

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 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 10:25 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express terminates at KARAIKAL (KIK).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-SE1-S13-S12-S11-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B2-B1-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express covers a total distance of 593 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express has 24 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.