16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express

Train Information

Key information for 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express
Train number16779
Train nameTirupati - Rameswaram Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationTIRUPATI (TPTY)
Departure11:55 · Day 1
Destination stationRAMESWARAM (RMM)
Arrival04:35 · Day 2
Total distance825 km
Journey duration16 hours 40 minutes
Scheduled stations24
Intermediate stops22
Railway zoneSouth Coast Railway (SCOR)
DivisionGuntakal (GTL)
Running daysMonday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Travel classes3A, SL, GEN

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from TIRUPATI at 11:55 AM. It arrives at its destination, RAMESWARAM on Day 2 at 4:35 AM, covering a total distance of 825 km in 16 hours 40 minutes, with 22 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and offers travel classes 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Guntakal division of the South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TPTYTIRUPATIDay 1Source11:550 km
2PAKPAKALA JNDay 112:2812:302 min42 km
3KPDKATPADI JNDay 113:5013:555 min104 km
4VLRVELLORE CANTONMENTDay 114:1814:202 min114 km
5ARVARNI ROADDay 114:5414:551 min149 km
6PRLPOLURDay 115:0715:081 min165 km
7TNMTIRUVANNAMALAIDay 115:3815:402 min197 km
8VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 117:0517:105 min264 km
9TDPRTIRUPPADIRIPULIYURDay 117:5918:001 min307 km
10CDMCHIDAMBARAMDay 119:1419:162 min349 km
11SYSIRKAZHIDay 119:3319:341 min366 km
12MVMAYILADUTURAI JNDay 120:1820:202 min386 km
13KMUKUMBAKONAMDay 120:4620:482 min417 km
14PMLPAPANASAMDay 120:5720:581 min431 km
15TJTHANJAVUR JNDay 122:1622:182 min456 km
16TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 123:2523:305 min506 km
17DGDINDIGUL JNDay 200:3000:355 min599 km
18KQNKODAIKANAL ROADDay 200:5300:552 min624 km
19MDUMADURAI JNDay 201:3001:355 min666 km
20MNMMANAMADURAI JNDay 202:1302:152 min714 km
21PMKPARAMAKKUDIDay 202:3502:372 min738 km
22RMDRAMANATHAPURAMDay 203:0303:052 min773 km
23MMMMANDAPAMDay 203:3303:352 min808 km
24RMMRAMESWARAMDay 204:35Destination825 km

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express starts its journey from TIRUPATI and terminates at RAMESWARAM. The scheduled station sequence is: TIRUPATI, PAKALA JN, KATPADI JN, VELLORE CANTONMENT, ARNI ROAD, POLUR, TIRUVANNAMALAI, VILLUPURAM JN, TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR, CHIDAMBARAM, SIRKAZHI, MAYILADUTURAI JN, KUMBAKONAM, PAPANASAM, THANJAVUR JN, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., DINDIGUL JN, KODAIKANAL ROAD, MADURAI JN, MANAMADURAI JN, PARAMAKKUDI, RAMANATHAPURAM, MANDAPAM, RAMESWARAM.

Coach Position and Composition

16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04B1
  5. Position 05B2
  6. Position 06B3
  7. Position 07BE1
  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 18SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04B1
05B2
06B3
07BE1
08S1
09S2
10S3
11S4
12S5
13S6
14S7
15S8
16GEN
17GEN
18SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,190
Child fare
₹580
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,540
Child Tatkal fare
₹920
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹450
Child fare
₹230
Adult Tatkal fare
₹580
Child Tatkal fare
₹365
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹220
Child fare
₹110

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 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express departs from TIRUPATI at 11:55 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express terminates at RAMESWARAM (RMM).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-B1-B2-B3-BE1-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express covers a total distance of 825 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

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

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express has 22 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express offers the following travel classes: 3A, SL, GEN.