16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)

Train Information

Key information for 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
Train number16361
Train nameErnakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Departure13:00 · Day 1
Destination stationVELLANKANNI (VLNK)
Arrival05:40 · Day 2
Total distance688 km
Journey duration16 hours 40 minutes
Scheduled stations34
Intermediate stops32
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysMonday, Saturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 1:00 PM. It arrives at its destination, VELLANKANNI on Day 2 at 5:40 AM, covering a total distance of 688 km in 16 hours 40 minutes, with 32 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) runs on Monday, Saturday 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 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 1Source13:000 km
2KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 113:5213:553 min59 km
3CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 114:1114:121 min76 km
4TRVLTIRUVALLADay 114:2114:221 min84 km
5CNGRCHENGANNURDay 114:3114:332 min94 km
6MVLKMAVELIKARADay 114:4414:451 min106 km
7KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 114:5314:574 min114 km
8KPYKARUNAGAPPALLIDay 115:1215:131 min127 km
9STKTSASTHANKOTTADay 115:2215:231 min135 km
10QLNKOLLAM JNDay 116:2516:3510 min155 km
11KUVKUNDARADay 116:5416:562 min168 km
12KKZKOTTARAKARADay 117:0817:102 min179 km
13AVSAUVANESWSAREMDay 117:1717:181 min191 km
14PUUPUNALURDay 117:4017:455 min199 km
15TMLTENMALAIDay 118:2918:301 min220 km
16SCTSENGOTTAIDay 119:4019:455 min248 km
17TSITENKASI JNDay 119:5619:582 min256 km
18KDNLKADAYANALLURDay 120:1420:151 min272 km
19SNKLSANKARANKOVILDay 120:3420:351 min293 km
20RJPMRAJAPALAYAMDay 121:0321:052 min326 km
21SVKSSIVAKASIDay 121:2821:302 min354 km
22VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 122:1322:152 min378 km
23APKARUPPUKKOTTAIDay 122:3522:372 min400 km
24MNMMANAMADURAI JNDay 123:2023:255 min445 km
25SVGASIVAGANGADay 123:4423:462 min465 km
26KKDIKARAIKKUDI JNDay 200:5000:555 min506 km
27ATQARANTANGIDay 201:1701:181 min534 km
28PVIPERAVURANIDay 201:3701:381 min559 km
29PKTPATTUKKOTTAIDay 201:5802:002 min579 km
30AMMADIRAMPATINAMDay 202:1202:131 min591 km
31TTPTIRUTURAIPUNDI JNDay 202:4802:502 min629 km
32TVRTHIRUVARUR JNDay 203:3203:353 min654 km
33NGTNAGAPPATTINAM JNDay 204:4004:5010 min678 km
34VLNKVELLANKANNIDay 205:40Destination688 km

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) starts its journey from ERNAKULAM JN and terminates at VELLANKANNI. The scheduled station sequence is: ERNAKULAM JN, KOTTAYAM, CHANGANASSERI, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, MAVELIKARA, KAYANKULAM JN, KARUNAGAPPALLI, SASTHANKOTTA, KOLLAM JN, KUNDARA, KOTTARAKARA, AUVANESWSAREM, PUNALUR, TENMALAI, SENGOTTAI, TENKASI JN, KADAYANALLUR, SANKARANKOVIL, RAJAPALAYAM, SIVAKASI, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, MANAMADURAI JN, SIVAGANGA, KARAIKKUDI JN, ARANTANGI, PERAVURANI, PATTUKKOTTAI, ADIRAMPATINAM, TIRUTURAIPUNDI JN, THIRUVARUR JN, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, VELLANKANNI.

Coach Position and Composition

16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04A1
  5. Position 05B1
  6. Position 06B2
  7. Position 07B3
  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 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18FLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04A1
05B1
06B2
07B3
08S1
09S2
10S3
11S4
12S5
13S6
14S7
15S8
16GEN
17GEN
18FLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,485
Child fare
₹720
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,915
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,150
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,050
Child fare
₹505
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,365
Child Tatkal fare
₹820
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹400
Child fare
₹200
Adult Tatkal fare
₹510
Child Tatkal fare
₹325
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹195
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 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 1:00 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) terminates at VELLANKANNI (VLNK).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-B3-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-GEN-GEN-FLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) covers a total distance of 688 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) operates on Monday, Saturday.

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

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) has 32 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.