16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli)

Train Information

Key information for 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli)
Train number16857
Train namePuducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Departure16:45 · Day 1
Destination stationMANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ)
Arrival09:50 · Day 2
Total distance861 km
Journey duration17 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations19
Intermediate stops17
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysSaturday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PONDICHERRY at 4:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, MANGALORE CENTRAL on Day 2 at 9:50 AM, covering a total distance of 861 km in 17 hours 5 minutes, with 17 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) runs on Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Tiruchchirappalli division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PDYPONDICHERRYDay 1Source16:450 km
2VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 117:2517:3510 min38 km
3VRIVRIDDHACHALAM JNDay 118:1618:182 min92 km
4ALUARIYALURDay 119:0019:011 min145 km
5SRGMSRIRANGAMDay 119:5319:552 min203 km
6TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JNDay 120:3520:4510 min215 km
7KRRKARUR JNDay 122:1322:152 min291 km
8EDERODE JNDay 123:4023:455 min357 km
9TUPTIRUPPURDay 200:2800:302 min407 km
10CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 201:5702:003 min457 km
11PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 203:2203:253 min514 km
12SRRSHORANUR JNDay 204:1004:155 min558 km
13TIRTIRURDay 204:5404:551 min603 km
14CLTKOZHIKKODEDay 205:3705:403 min643 km
15MAHEMAHEDay 206:3906:401 min703 km
16TLYTHALASSERYDay 206:4906:501 min712 km
17CANKANNURDay 207:1707:203 min733 km
18KGQKASARAGODDay 208:2808:302 min818 km
19MAQMANGALORE CENTRALDay 209:50Destination861 km

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, ARIYALUR, SRIRANGAM, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN, KARUR JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PALAKKAD JN, SHORANUR JN, TIRUR, KOZHIKKODE, MAHE, THALASSERY, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, MANGALORE CENTRAL.

Coach Position and Composition

16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) 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 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,735
Child fare
₹850
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,240
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,350
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,225
Child fare
₹595
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,575
Child Tatkal fare
₹945
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹465
Child fare
₹240
Adult Tatkal fare
₹600
Child Tatkal fare
₹380
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹230
Child fare
₹115

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 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) departs from PONDICHERRY at 4:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) 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 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) covers a total distance of 861 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) operates on Saturday.

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

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) has 17 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.