16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express

Train Information

Key information for 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express
Train number16862
Train nameKanniyakumari - Puducherry Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationKANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE)
Departure14:30 · Day 1
Destination stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Arrival04:25 · Day 2
Total distance699 km
Journey duration13 hours 55 minutes
Scheduled stations21
Intermediate stops19
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysMonday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KANNIYAKUMARI at 2:30 PM. It arrives at its destination, PONDICHERRY on Day 2 at 4:25 AM, covering a total distance of 699 km in 13 hours 55 minutes, with 19 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express runs on Monday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1CAPEKANNIYAKUMARIDay 1Source14:300 km
2NCJNAGERCOIL JNDay 114:4514:505 min16 km
3VLYVALLIYURDay 115:2215:231 min47 km
4TENTIRUNELVELI JNDay 116:1016:155 min89 km
5CVPKOVILPATTIDay 117:0317:052 min154 km
6SRTSATURDay 117:2117:232 min175 km
7VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 117:4317:452 min202 km
8APKARUPPUKKOTTAIDay 118:0318:052 min224 km
9MNMMANAMADURAI JNDay 118:5819:002 min269 km
10SVGASIVAGANGADay 119:2419:251 min289 km
11KKDIKARAIKKUDI JNDay 120:1320:152 min330 km
12PDKTPUDUKKOTTAIDay 120:4820:502 min366 km
13TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 122:1022:155 min419 km
14TJTHANJAVUR JNDay 123:0523:072 min469 km
15KMUKUMBAKONAMDay 123:3823:402 min508 km
16MVMAYILADUTURAI JNDay 200:0800:102 min539 km
17SYSIRKAZHIDay 200:3100:321 min559 km
18CDMCHIDAMBARAMDay 200:4700:492 min576 km
19TDPRTIRUPPADIRIPULIYURDay 201:2401:251 min619 km
20VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 203:0503:1510 min661 km
21PDYPONDICHERRYDay 204:25Destination699 km

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express starts its journey from KANNIYAKUMARI and terminates at PONDICHERRY. The scheduled station sequence is: KANNIYAKUMARI, NAGERCOIL JN, VALLIYUR, TIRUNELVELI JN, KOVILPATTI, SATUR, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, MANAMADURAI JN, SIVAGANGA, KARAIKKUDI JN, PUDUKKOTTAI, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., THANJAVUR JN, KUMBAKONAM, MAYILADUTURAI JN, SIRKAZHI, CHIDAMBARAM, TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR, VILLUPURAM JN, PONDICHERRY.

Coach Position and Composition

16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express 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 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,500
Child fare
₹725
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,935
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,165
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,060
Child fare
₹510
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,375
Child Tatkal fare
₹825
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹400
Child fare
₹200
Adult Tatkal fare
₹515
Child Tatkal fare
₹325
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹200
Child fare
₹100

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 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express departs from KANNIYAKUMARI at 2:30 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express terminates at PONDICHERRY (PDY).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express 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 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express covers a total distance of 699 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express operates on Monday.

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

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express has 19 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.