16304 Vanchinad Express

Train Information

Key information for 16304 Vanchinad Express
Train number16304
Train nameVanchinad Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Departure17:45 · Day 1
Destination stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Arrival22:55 · Day 1
Total distance220 km
Journey duration5 hours 10 minutes
Scheduled stations20
Intermediate stops18
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 5:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, ERNAKULAM JN on Day 1 at 10:55 PM, covering a total distance of 220 km in 5 hours 10 minutes, with 18 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, 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 16304 Vanchinad Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 1Source17:450 km
2TVPTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAHDay 117:5017:511 min3 km
3KZKKAZHAKUTTAMDay 117:5918:001 min13 km
4CRYCHIRAYINKEEZHDay 118:1118:121 min29 km
5KVUKADAKAVURDay 118:1718:181 min32 km
6VAKVARKALADay 118:3018:311 min41 km
7PVUPARAVURDay 118:4218:431 min52 km
8QLNKOLLAM JNDay 118:5819:002 min64 km
9STKTSASTHANKOTTADay 119:1919:201 min84 km
10KPYKARUNAGAPPALLIDay 119:2919:301 min92 km
11KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 119:5319:552 min105 km
12MVLKMAVELIKARADay 120:0420:051 min113 km
13CNGRCHENGANNURDay 120:1720:181 min126 km
14TRVLTIRUVALLADay 120:2720:281 min135 km
15CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 120:3620:371 min143 km
16KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 121:0721:092 min160 km
17PVRDPIRAVAM ROADDay 121:3821:391 min191 km
18MNTTMULANTURUTTIDay 121:5221:531 min203 km
19TRTRTRIPUNITTURADay 122:0922:101 min210 km
20ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 122:55Destination220 km

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express starts its journey from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL and terminates at ERNAKULAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH, KAZHAKUTTAM, CHIRAYINKEEZH, KADAKAVUR, VARKALA, PARAVUR, KOLLAM JN, SASTHANKOTTA, KARUNAGAPPALLI, KAYANKULAM JN, MAVELIKARA, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, CHANGANASSERI, KOTTAYAM, PIRAVAM ROAD, MULANTURUTTI, TRIPUNITTURA, ERNAKULAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

16304 Vanchinad 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 05C1
  6. Position 06D1
  7. Position 07GEN
  8. Position 08GEN
  9. Position 09GEN
  10. Position 10LDS
  11. Position 11GEN
  12. Position 12GEN
  13. Position 13GEN
  14. Position 14GEN
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05C1
06D1
07GEN
08GEN
09GEN
10LDS
11GEN
12GEN
13GEN
14GEN
15GEN
16GEN
17GEN
18GEN
19GEN
20GEN
21SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16304 Vanchinad Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹80
Child fare
₹40
2S
Adult fare
₹105
Child fare
₹105
Adult Tatkal fare
₹115
Child Tatkal fare
₹115
CC
Adult fare
₹370
Child fare
₹370
Adult Tatkal fare
₹505
Child Tatkal fare
₹505

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 16304 Vanchinad Express departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 5:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express terminates at ERNAKULAM JN (ERS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-C1-D1-GEN-GEN-GEN-LDS-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express covers a total distance of 220 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express has 18 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16304 Vanchinad Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.