17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express

Train Information

Key information for 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express
Train number17421
Train nameTirupati - Kollam Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationTIRUPATI (TPTY)
Departure14:35 · Day 1
Destination stationKOLLAM JN (QLN)
Arrival06:20 · Day 2
Total distance831 km
Journey duration15 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations19
Intermediate stops17
Railway zoneSouth Coast Railway (SCOR)
DivisionGuntakal (GTL)
Running daysTuesday, Friday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from TIRUPATI at 2:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, KOLLAM JN on Day 2 at 6:20 AM, covering a total distance of 831 km in 15 hours 45 minutes, with 17 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express runs on Tuesday, Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 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 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TPTYTIRUPATIDay 1Source14:350 km
2CTOCHITTOORDay 115:2815:302 min72 km
3KPDKATPADI JNDay 116:3516:405 min104 km
4JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 117:5818:002 min188 km
5SASALEM JNDay 119:1719:203 min312 km
6EDERODE JNDay 120:1520:2510 min371 km
7TUPTIRUPPURDay 121:0821:102 min421 km
8CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 122:1222:153 min472 km
9PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 123:4223:453 min528 km
10TCRTHRISURDay 200:5500:583 min604 km
11AWYALUVADay 201:5001:522 min658 km
12ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 202:1502:183 min675 km
13KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 203:2703:303 min735 km
14CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 203:4803:491 min753 km
15TRVLTIRUVALLADay 203:5803:591 min761 km
16CNGRCHENGANNURDay 204:0904:112 min770 km
17MVLKMAVELIKARADay 204:2304:241 min782 km
18KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 204:4504:472 min790 km
19QLNKOLLAM JNDay 206:20Destination831 km

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express starts its journey from TIRUPATI and terminates at KOLLAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PALAKKAD JN, THRISUR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM TOWN, KOTTAYAM, CHANGANASSERI, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, MAVELIKARA, KAYANKULAM JN, KOLLAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S8
  5. Position 05S7
  6. Position 06S6
  7. Position 07S5
  8. Position 08S4
  9. Position 09S3
  10. Position 10S2
  11. Position 11S1
  12. Position 12B6
  13. Position 13B5
  14. Position 14B4
  15. Position 15B3
  16. Position 16B2
  17. Position 17B1
  18. Position 18A2
  19. Position 19A1
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S8
05S7
06S6
07S5
08S4
09S3
10S2
11S1
12B6
13B5
14B4
15B3
16B2
17B1
18A2
19A1
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,700
Child fare
₹825
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,190
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,320
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,195
Child fare
₹580
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,545
Child Tatkal fare
₹930
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹455
Child fare
₹235
Adult Tatkal fare
₹585
Child Tatkal fare
₹370
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹225
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 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express departs from TIRUPATI at 2:35 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express terminates at KOLLAM JN (QLN).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express covers a total distance of 831 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express operates on Tuesday, Friday.

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

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express has 17 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.