16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem)

Train Information

Key information for 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem)
Train number16856
Train nameMangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationMANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ)
Departure16:35 · Day 1
Destination stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Arrival10:15 · Day 2
Total distance797 km
Journey duration17 hours 40 minutes
Scheduled stations22
Intermediate stops20
Railway zoneSouth Western Railway (SWR)
DivisionMysuru (MYS)
Running daysFriday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from MANGALORE CENTRAL at 4:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, PONDICHERRY on Day 2 at 10:15 AM, covering a total distance of 797 km in 17 hours 40 minutes, with 20 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) runs on Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Mysuru division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MAQMANGALORE CENTRALDay 1Source16:350 km
2KGQKASARAGODDay 117:1317:152 min43 km
3KZEKANHANGADDay 117:3317:352 min66 km
4PAYPAYYANURDay 117:5918:001 min95 km
5CANKANNURDay 118:3218:353 min129 km
6TLYTHALASSERYDay 118:5318:552 min150 km
7MAHEMAHEDay 119:0419:051 min159 km
8BDJVADAKARADay 119:1819:202 min172 km
9CLTKOZHIKKODEDay 120:0520:105 min218 km
10TIRTIRURDay 120:4820:502 min259 km
11SRRSHORANUR JNDay 121:3521:405 min304 km
12PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 122:5723:003 min348 km
13PTJPODANUR JNDay 200:1400:151 min399 km
14CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 200:2500:305 min405 km
15TUPTIRUPPURDay 201:1801:202 min456 km
16EDERODE JNDay 202:1502:205 min506 km
17SASALEM JNDay 203:5004:0010 min565 km
18ATUATTURDay 205:0905:101 min621 km
19CHSMCHINNA SALEMDay 205:3405:351 min653 km
20VRIVRIDDHACHALAM JNDay 207:2007:3010 min705 km
21VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 208:5509:0510 min759 km
22PDYPONDICHERRYDay 210:15Destination797 km

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) starts its journey from MANGALORE CENTRAL and terminates at PONDICHERRY. The scheduled station sequence is: MANGALORE CENTRAL, KASARAGOD, KANHANGAD, PAYYANUR, KANNUR, THALASSERY, MAHE, VADAKARA, KOZHIKKODE, TIRUR, SHORANUR JN, PALAKKAD JN, PODANUR JN, COIMBATORE JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, ATTUR, CHINNA SALEM, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, VILLUPURAM JN, PONDICHERRY.

Coach Position and Composition

16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) 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 07S1
  8. Position 08S2
  9. Position 09S3
  10. Position 10S4
  11. Position 11S5
  12. Position 12S6
  13. Position 13S7
  14. Position 14S8
  15. Position 15S9
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04A1
05B1
06B2
07S1
08S2
09S3
10S4
11S5
12S6
13S7
14S8
15S9
16GEN
17GEN
18SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,645
Child fare
₹800
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,120
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,280
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,160
Child fare
₹565
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,495
Child Tatkal fare
₹900
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹440
Child fare
₹225
Adult Tatkal fare
₹565
Child Tatkal fare
₹360
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹215
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 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) departs from MANGALORE CENTRAL at 4:35 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) terminates at PONDICHERRY (PDY).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) covers a total distance of 797 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) operates on Friday.

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

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) has 20 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16856 Mangaluru Ctrl - Puducherry Express (via Salem) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.