18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express

Train Information

Key information for 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express
Train number18502
Train nameKollam - Visakhapatnam Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationKOLLAM JN (QLN)
Departure17:20 · Day 1
Destination stationVISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
Arrival23:00 · Day 2
Total distance1,565 km
Journey duration29 hours 40 minutes
Scheduled stations27
Intermediate stops25
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysWednesday
Travel classes3E, CC, 2S, GEN

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KOLLAM JN at 5:20 PM. It arrives at its destination, VISAKHAPATNAM on Day 2 at 11:00 PM, covering a total distance of 1,565 km in 29 hours 40 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express runs on Wednesday and offers travel classes 3E, CC, 2S, 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 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1QLNKOLLAM JNDay 1Source17:200 km
2KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 117:5217:542 min41 km
3CNGRCHENGANNURDay 118:1518:172 min61 km
4TRVLTIRUVALLADay 118:2718:281 min70 km
5KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 119:0219:053 min96 km
6ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 120:4020:455 min156 km
7AWYALUVADay 121:1021:122 min172 km
8TCRTHRISURDay 122:0222:053 min227 km
9PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 123:4723:503 min303 km
10PTJPODANUR JNDay 201:0001:022 min354 km
11TUPTIRUPPURDay 202:0302:052 min398 km
12EDERODE JNDay 203:2503:305 min448 km
13SASALEM JNDay 204:2704:303 min507 km
14JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 206:5006:522 min631 km
15KPDKATPADI JNDay 208:1008:155 min715 km
16RURENIGUNTA JNDay 210:1510:2510 min838 km
17GDRGUDUR JNDay 211:4811:502 min922 km
18NLRNELLOREDay 212:1812:202 min960 km
19OGLONGOLEDay 213:4813:502 min1,076 km
20TELTENALI JNDay 215:1815:202 min1,183 km
21BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 216:1016:2010 min1,214 km
22EEELURUDay 217:0317:052 min1,274 km
23TDDTADEPALLIGUDEMDay 217:4317:452 min1,322 km
24RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 218:2818:302 min1,364 km
25SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 219:1319:152 min1,414 km
26DVDDUVVADADay 221:4021:422 min1,547 km
27VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 223:00Destination1,565 km

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express starts its journey from KOLLAM JN and terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM. The scheduled station sequence is: KOLLAM JN, KAYANKULAM JN, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, KOTTAYAM, ERNAKULAM TOWN, ALUVA, THRISUR, PALAKKAD JN, PODANUR JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, KATPADI JN, RENIGUNTA JN, GUDUR JN, NELLORE, ONGOLE, TENALI JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, TADEPALLIGUDEM, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

Coach Position and Composition

18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04M4
  5. Position 05M3
  6. Position 06M2
  7. Position 07M1
  8. Position 08B1
  9. Position 09A1
  10. Position 10S6
  11. Position 11S5
  12. Position 12S4
  13. Position 13S3
  14. Position 14S2
  15. Position 15S1
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04M4
05M3
06M2
07M1
08B1
09A1
10S6
11S5
12S4
13S3
14S2
15S1
16GEN
17GEN
18EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,540
Child fare
₹1,245
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,065
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,770
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,775
Child fare
₹870
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,195
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,290
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,670
Child fare
₹815
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,090
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,235
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹690
Child fare
₹355
Adult Tatkal fare
₹890
Child Tatkal fare
₹565
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹345
Child fare
₹175

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 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express departs from KOLLAM JN at 5:20 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-M4-M3-M2-M1-B1-A1-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express covers a total distance of 1,565 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express operates on Wednesday.

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

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express offers the following travel classes: 3E, CC, 2S, GEN.