16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16529 |
|---|---|
| Train name | SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | SMVT BENGALURU (SMVB) |
| Departure | 07:30 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KARAIKAL (KIK) |
| Arrival | 22:35 · Day 1 |
| Total distance | 562 km |
| Journey duration | 15 hours 5 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 56 |
| Intermediate stops | 54 |
| Railway zone | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Division | Bengaluru (SBC) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | GEN |
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 7:30 AM. It arrives at its destination, KARAIKAL on Day 1 at 10:35 PM, covering a total distance of 562 km in 15 hours 5 minutes, with 54 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes GEN. The train is operated by the Bengaluru division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | SMVT BENGALURU | Day 1 | Source | 07:30 | 0 km | |
| 2 | BYPL | BAIYYAPPANAHALLI | Day 1 | 07:38 | 07:39 | 1 min | 4 km |
| 3 | BLRR | BELANDUR ROAD | Day 1 | 07:48 | 07:49 | 1 min | 14 km |
| 4 | CRLM | KARMELARAM | Day 1 | 07:54 | 07:55 | 1 min | 18 km |
| 5 | HLE | HEELALIGE | Day 1 | 08:05 | 08:06 | 1 min | 28 km |
| 6 | AEK | ANEKAL ROAD | Day 1 | 08:15 | 08:16 | 1 min | 38 km |
| 7 | HSRA | HOSUR | Day 1 | 08:35 | 08:36 | 1 min | 52 km |
| 8 | KMLM | KELAMANGALAM | Day 1 | 08:49 | 08:50 | 1 min | 66 km |
| 9 | PRNT | PERIYANAGATHUNAI | Day 1 | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1 min | 75 km |
| 10 | RYC | RAYAKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 09:16 | 09:17 | 1 min | 91 km |
| 11 | MZU | MARANDAHALLI | Day 1 | 09:39 | 09:40 | 1 min | 110 km |
| 12 | PCV | PALAKKODU | Day 1 | 09:53 | 09:54 | 1 min | 123 km |
| 13 | DPJ | DHARMAPURI | Day 1 | 10:15 | 10:16 | 1 min | 144 km |
| 14 | SZV | SIVADI | Day 1 | 10:26 | 10:27 | 1 min | 155 km |
| 15 | MPC | MUTTAMPATTI | Day 1 | 10:36 | 10:37 | 1 min | 163 km |
| 16 | TPP | TOPPUR | Day 1 | 10:49 | 10:50 | 1 min | 175 km |
| 17 | KVLR | KARUVALLI | Day 1 | 11:04 | 11:05 | 1 min | 188 km |
| 18 | SMDT | SEMMANDAPPATTI | Day 1 | 11:12 | 11:13 | 1 min | 193 km |
| 19 | OML | OMALUR | Day 1 | 12:19 | 12:20 | 1 min | 198 km |
| 20 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 1 | 12:50 | 13:00 | 10 min | 210 km |
| 21 | SAMT | SALEM MARKET | Day 1 | 13:07 | 13:08 | 1 min | 214 km |
| 22 | SXT | SALEM TOWN | Day 1 | 13:12 | 13:13 | 1 min | 216 km |
| 23 | APN | AYODHYAPATTANAM | Day 1 | 13:21 | 13:22 | 1 min | 224 km |
| 24 | MPLI | MINNAMPALLI | Day 1 | 13:30 | 13:31 | 1 min | 230 km |
| 25 | VGE | VALAPPADI G HLT | Day 1 | 13:40 | 13:41 | 1 min | 243 km |
| 26 | ETP | ETTAPUR ROAD | Day 1 | 13:47 | 13:48 | 1 min | 251 km |
| 27 | PDKM | PEDDANAYAKKANPALAIYAM | Day 1 | 13:53 | 13:54 | 1 min | 255 km |
| 28 | ATU | ATTUR | Day 1 | 14:05 | 14:06 | 1 min | 266 km |
| 29 | TVS | TALAIVASAL | Day 1 | 14:19 | 14:20 | 1 min | 284 km |
| 30 | MLYR | MELNARIYAPANUR | Day 1 | 14:27 | 14:28 | 1 min | 291 km |
| 31 | CHSM | CHINNA SALEM | Day 1 | 14:36 | 14:37 | 1 min | 298 km |
| 32 | SRVT | SIRUVATTUR | Day 1 | 14:42 | 14:43 | 1 min | 305 km |
| 33 | PRV | PUKKIRIVARI | Day 1 | 14:49 | 14:50 | 1 min | 310 km |
| 34 | KKTI | KUTTAKUDI | Day 1 | 15:09 | 15:10 | 1 min | 329 km |
| 35 | MKSP | MUKHASA PARUR | Day 1 | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1 min | 339 km |
| 36 | VRI | VRIDDHACHALAM JN | Day 1 | 16:10 | 16:20 | 10 min | 350 km |
| 37 | UMG | UTTANGAL MANGALAM | Day 1 | 16:35 | 16:36 | 1 min | 364 km |
| 38 | NVL | NEYVELI | Day 1 | 16:42 | 16:43 | 1 min | 369 km |
| 39 | VLU | VADALUR | Day 1 | 16:50 | 16:51 | 1 min | 377 km |
| 40 | KJPD | KURINJIPADI | Day 1 | 16:57 | 16:58 | 1 min | 382 km |
| 41 | CUPJ | CUDDALORE PORT JN | Day 1 | 17:40 | 17:50 | 10 min | 407 km |
| 42 | PO | PARANGIPETTAI | Day 1 | 18:11 | 18:12 | 1 min | 435 km |
| 43 | CDM | CHIDAMBARAM | Day 1 | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2 min | 445 km |
| 44 | VMP | VALLAMPADUGAI | Day 1 | 18:31 | 18:32 | 1 min | 450 km |
| 45 | CLN | KOLLIDAM | Day 1 | 18:37 | 18:38 | 1 min | 453 km |
| 46 | SY | SIRKAZHI | Day 1 | 18:48 | 18:49 | 1 min | 463 km |
| 47 | VDL | VAITHISVARANKOIL | Day 1 | 18:56 | 18:57 | 1 min | 468 km |
| 48 | ANP | ANANDATANDAVAPURAM | Day 1 | 19:03 | 19:04 | 1 min | 476 km |
| 49 | NID | NIDUR | Day 1 | 19:09 | 19:10 | 1 min | 478 km |
| 50 | MV | MAYILADUTURAI JN | Day 1 | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 min | 482 km |
| 51 | PEM | PERALAM JN | Day 1 | 20:00 | 20:01 | 1 min | 498 km |
| 52 | NNM | NANNILAM | Day 1 | 20:10 | 20:11 | 1 min | 506 km |
| 53 | TVR | THIRUVARUR JN | Day 1 | 21:05 | 21:15 | 10 min | 521 km |
| 54 | NGT | NAGAPPATTINAM JN | Day 1 | 21:37 | 21:40 | 3 min | 544 km |
| 55 | NCR | NAGORE | Day 1 | 21:52 | 21:54 | 2 min | 551 km |
| 56 | KIK | KARAIKAL | Day 1 | 22:35 | Destination | 562 km |
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express starts its journey from SMVT BENGALURU and terminates at KARAIKAL. The scheduled station sequence is: SMVT BENGALURU, BAIYYAPPANAHALLI, BELANDUR ROAD, KARMELARAM, HEELALIGE, ANEKAL ROAD, HOSUR, KELAMANGALAM, PERIYANAGATHUNAI, RAYAKKOTTAI, MARANDAHALLI, PALAKKODU, DHARMAPURI, SIVADI, MUTTAMPATTI, TOPPUR, KARUVALLI, SEMMANDAPPATTI, OMALUR, SALEM JN, SALEM MARKET, SALEM TOWN, AYODHYAPATTANAM, MINNAMPALLI, VALAPPADI G HLT, ETTAPUR ROAD, PEDDANAYAKKANPALAIYAM, ATTUR, TALAIVASAL, MELNARIYAPANUR, CHINNA SALEM, SIRUVATTUR, PUKKIRIVARI, KUTTAKUDI, MUKHASA PARUR, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, UTTANGAL MANGALAM, NEYVELI, VADALUR, KURINJIPADI, CUDDALORE PORT JN, PARANGIPETTAI, CHIDAMBARAM, VALLAMPADUGAI, KOLLIDAM, SIRKAZHI, VAITHISVARANKOIL, ANANDATANDAVAPURAM, NIDUR, MAYILADUTURAI JN, PERALAM JN, NANNILAM, THIRUVARUR JN, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, NAGORE, KARAIKAL.
Coach Position and Composition
16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05GEN
- Position 06GEN
- Position 07GEN
- Position 08GEN
- Position 09GEN
- Position 10GEN
- Position 11GEN
- Position 12GEN
- Position 13GEN
- Position 14GEN
- Position 15GEN
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | GEN |
| 06 | GEN |
| 07 | GEN |
| 08 | GEN |
| 09 | GEN |
| 10 | GEN |
| 11 | GEN |
| 12 | GEN |
| 13 | GEN |
| 14 | GEN |
| 15 | GEN |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| GNGeneral |
|
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 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express departs from SMVT BENGALURU at 7:30 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express terminates at KARAIKAL (KIK).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express covers a total distance of 562 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express has 54 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16529 SMVT Bengaluru - Karaikal Express offers the following travel classes: GEN.