16730 Punalur - Madurai Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16730 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Punalur - Madurai Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | PUNALUR (PUU) |
| Departure | 17:15 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | MADURAI JN (MDU) |
| Arrival | 03:35 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 409 km |
| Journey duration | 10 hours 20 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 41 |
| Intermediate stops | 39 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Madurai (MDU) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PUNALUR at 5:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, MADURAI JN on Day 2 at 3:35 AM, covering a total distance of 409 km in 10 hours 20 minutes, with 39 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Madurai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUU | PUNALUR | Day 1 | Source | 17:15 | 0 km | |
| 2 | AVS | AUVANESWSAREM | Day 1 | 17:24 | 17:25 | 1 min | 8 km |
| 3 | KIF | KURI | Day 1 | 17:31 | 17:32 | 1 min | 12 km |
| 4 | KKZ | KOTTARAKARA | Day 1 | 17:40 | 17:41 | 1 min | 20 km |
| 5 | EKN | EZHUKONE | Day 1 | 17:49 | 17:50 | 1 min | 26 km |
| 6 | KUV | KUNDARA | Day 1 | 17:58 | 17:59 | 1 min | 31 km |
| 7 | KLQ | KILIKOLLUR | Day 1 | 18:07 | 18:08 | 1 min | 38 km |
| 8 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 1 | 18:20 | 18:25 | 5 min | 44 km |
| 9 | IRP | IRAVIPURAM | Day 1 | 18:31 | 18:32 | 1 min | 49 km |
| 10 | MYY | MAYYANAD | Day 1 | 18:38 | 18:39 | 1 min | 53 km |
| 11 | PVU | PARAVUR | Day 1 | 18:44 | 18:45 | 1 min | 56 km |
| 12 | EVA | EDAVAI | Day 1 | 18:52 | 18:53 | 1 min | 64 km |
| 13 | VAK | VARKALA | Day 1 | 18:58 | 18:59 | 1 min | 68 km |
| 14 | KVU | KADAKAVUR | Day 1 | 19:09 | 19:10 | 1 min | 77 km |
| 15 | CRY | CHIRAYINKEEZH | Day 1 | 19:14 | 19:15 | 1 min | 80 km |
| 16 | MQU | MURUKKAMPUZHA | Day 1 | 19:22 | 19:23 | 1 min | 87 km |
| 17 | KXP | KANIYAPURAM | Day 1 | 19:27 | 19:28 | 1 min | 91 km |
| 18 | KZK | KAZHAKUTTAM | Day 1 | 19:33 | 19:34 | 1 min | 95 km |
| 19 | TVCN | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH | Day 1 | 19:42 | 19:43 | 1 min | 102 km |
| 20 | TVP | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH | Day 1 | 19:48 | 19:49 | 1 min | 106 km |
| 21 | TVC | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL | Day 1 | 20:10 | 20:15 | 5 min | 108 km |
| 22 | BRAM | BALARAMPURAM | Day 1 | 20:29 | 20:30 | 1 min | 121 km |
| 23 | NYY | NEYYATTINKARA | Day 1 | 20:34 | 20:35 | 1 min | 125 km |
| 24 | DAVM | DHANU VACHA PURAM HA | Day 1 | 20:42 | 20:43 | 1 min | 131 km |
| 25 | PASA | PARASSALA | Day 1 | 20:49 | 20:50 | 1 min | 138 km |
| 26 | KZTW | KULITTURAI WEST | Day 1 | 20:54 | 20:55 | 1 min | 143 km |
| 27 | KZT | KULITTHURAI | Day 1 | 20:59 | 21:00 | 1 min | 146 km |
| 28 | ERL | ERANIEL | Day 1 | 21:14 | 21:15 | 1 min | 161 km |
| 29 | NJT | NAGER COIL TOWN | Day 1 | 21:25 | 21:30 | 5 min | 174 km |
| 30 | AAY | ARALVAYMOLI | Day 1 | 21:54 | 21:55 | 1 min | 192 km |
| 31 | VLY | VALLIYUR | Day 1 | 22:36 | 22:38 | 2 min | 210 km |
| 32 | NNN | NANGUNERI | Day 1 | 22:50 | 22:51 | 1 min | 224 km |
| 33 | TEN | TIRUNELVELI JN | Day 1 | 23:50 | 23:55 | 5 min | 252 km |
| 34 | MEJ | VANCHI MANIYACHCHI JN | Day 2 | 00:24 | 00:25 | 1 min | 281 km |
| 35 | KDU | KADAMBUR | Day 2 | 00:34 | 00:35 | 1 min | 295 km |
| 36 | CVP | KOVILPATTI | Day 2 | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2 min | 317 km |
| 37 | SRT | SATUR | Day 2 | 01:08 | 01:10 | 2 min | 339 km |
| 38 | VPT | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | Day 2 | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2 min | 366 km |
| 39 | TMQ | TIRUMANGALAM | Day 2 | 01:59 | 02:00 | 1 min | 392 km |
| 40 | TDN | TIRUPARANKUNDRAM | Day 2 | 02:29 | 02:30 | 1 min | 402 km |
| 41 | MDU | MADURAI JN | Day 2 | 03:35 | Destination | 409 km |
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express starts its journey from PUNALUR and terminates at MADURAI JN. The scheduled station sequence is: PUNALUR, AUVANESWSAREM, KURI, KOTTARAKARA, EZHUKONE, KUNDARA, KILIKOLLUR, KOLLAM JN, IRAVIPURAM, MAYYANAD, PARAVUR, EDAVAI, VARKALA, KADAKAVUR, CHIRAYINKEEZH, MURUKKAMPUZHA, KANIYAPURAM, KAZHAKUTTAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, BALARAMPURAM, NEYYATTINKARA, DHANU VACHA PURAM HA, PARASSALA, KULITTURAI WEST, KULITTHURAI, ERANIEL, NAGER COIL TOWN, ARALVAYMOLI, VALLIYUR, NANGUNERI, TIRUNELVELI JN, VANCHI MANIYACHCHI JN, KADAMBUR, KOVILPATTI, SATUR, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, TIRUMANGALAM, TIRUPARANKUNDRAM, MADURAI JN.
Coach Position and Composition
16730 Punalur - Madurai Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05GEN
- Position 06GEN
- Position 07GEN
- Position 08S7
- Position 09S6
- Position 10S5
- Position 11S4
- Position 12S3
- Position 13S2
- Position 14S1
- Position 15B1
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | GEN |
| 06 | GEN |
| 07 | GEN |
| 08 | S7 |
| 09 | S6 |
| 10 | S5 |
| 11 | S4 |
| 12 | S3 |
| 13 | S2 |
| 14 | S1 |
| 15 | B1 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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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 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express departs from PUNALUR at 5:15 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express terminates at MADURAI JN (MDU).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express covers a total distance of 409 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express has 39 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16730 Punalur - Madurai Express offers the following travel classes: 3A, SL, GEN.