Train · 16303

Vanchinad Express

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20 halts · 220 km

From → To

Ernakulam Jn → Trivandrum Central

ERS → TVC

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Ernakulam Jn	ERS	—	05:10:00	0
2	Triupunittura	TRTR	05:26:00	05:27:00	10
3	Mulanturutti	MNTT	05:37:00	05:38:00	18
4	Piravam Road	PVRD	05:50:00	05:51:00	29
5	Kottayam	KTYM	06:20:00	06:23:00	60
6	Changanaseri	CGY	06:41:00	06:42:00	78
7	Tiruvalla	TRVL	06:51:00	06:52:00	86
8	Chengannur	CNGR	07:01:00	07:03:00	95
9	Mavelikara	MVLK	07:14:00	07:15:00	107
10	Kayankulam Jn	KYJ	07:23:00	07:25:00	115
11	Karunagapalli	KPY	07:40:00	07:41:00	129
12	Sasthankotta	STKT	07:50:00	07:51:00	136
13	Kollam Jn	QLN	08:15:00	08:18:00	156
14	Paravur	PVU	08:31:00	08:32:00	168
15	Varkala	VAK	08:45:00	08:46:00	179
16	Kadakavur	KVU	08:56:00	08:57:00	189
17	Chirayinkil	CRY	09:01:00	09:02:00	192
18	Kazhakuttam	KZK	09:17:00	09:18:00	207
19	Trivandrum Pettai	TVP	09:30:00	09:31:00	218
20	Trivandrum Central	TVC	10:00:00	—	220

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Vanchinad Express timetable.

Triupunittura TRTR Mulanturutti MNTT Piravam Road PVRD Kottayam KTYM Changanaseri CGY Chengannur CNGR Kayankulam Jn KYJ Kollam Jn QLN

Travel options between Ernakulam Jn ↔ Trivandrum Central

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Other trains via Trivandrum Central (TVC)

Train #12081

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Train #12082

Jan Shatabdi Express

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Train #12623

MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL - TRIVANDRUM Mail SF Express

Train #12624

TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL - MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL Mail SF Express

Train #12625

Kerala SF Express

Train #12626

Kerala Express

Frequently asked questions about train 16303

Q1 What is the route of Train 16303 Vanchinad Express?

Train 16303 runs from Ernakulam Jn (ERS) to Trivandrum Central (TVC), covering a total distance of 220 km via 20 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 16303 originate?

Train 16303 starts from Ernakulam Jn (ERS) and departs at 05:10.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 16303 Vanchinad Express?

Train 16303 terminates at Trivandrum Central (TVC), arriving at 10:00.

Q4 How many halts does 16303 Vanchinad Express have?

Train 16303 has 20 bookable halts including the origin (ERS) and destination (TVC).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 16303 run?

Train 16303 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 16303?

Train 16303 covers a total distance of 220 km from Ernakulam Jn to Trivandrum Central.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 16303?

Train 16303 takes approximately 4 hours 50 minutes from Ernakulam Jn to Trivandrum Central — departs at 05:10 and arrives at 10:00.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 16303?

Train 16303 runs at an average speed of about 46 km/h, covering 220 km in approximately 4 hours 50 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 16303?

16303 Vanchinad Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 16303's route?

The longest halt on train 16303 is at Kottayam (KTYM) for 3 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 16303 after Ernakulam Jn?

After leaving Ernakulam Jn, train 16303 makes its first halt at Triupunittura (TRTR), arriving at 05:26.

Q12 What time does train 16303 reach Karunagapalli?

Train 16303 arrives at Karunagapalli (KPY) at 07:40 and departs at 07:41.

Q13 What time does train 16303 reach Trivandrum Central?

Train 16303 arrives at Trivandrum Central (TVC) at 10:00.

Q14 Is train 16303 a daily train?

Yes, train 16303 runs daily — every day of the week.

Q15 What is the train number for Vanchinad Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Vanchinad Express is 16303.