Train · 16304

Vanchinad Express

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20 halts · 221 km

From → To

Trivandrum Central → Ernakulam Jn

TVC → ERS

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	Trivandrum Central	TVC	—	17:45:00	0
2	Trivandrum Pettai	TVP	17:50:00	17:51:00	3
3	Kazhakuttam	KZK	17:59:00	18:00:00	14
4	Chirayinkil	CRY	18:11:00	18:12:00	29
5	Kadakavur	KVU	18:17:00	18:18:00	32
6	Varkala	VAK	18:30:00	18:31:00	41
7	Paravur	PVU	18:42:00	18:43:00	53
8	Kollam Jn	QLN	18:58:00	19:00:00	65
9	Sasthankotta	STKT	19:19:00	19:20:00	85
10	Karunagapalli	KPY	19:29:00	19:30:00	92
11	Kayankulam Jn	KYJ	19:53:00	19:55:00	106
12	Mavelikara	MVLK	20:04:00	20:05:00	114
13	Chengannur	CNGR	20:17:00	20:18:00	126
14	Tiruvalla	TRVL	20:27:00	20:28:00	135
15	Changanaseri	CGY	20:36:00	20:37:00	143
16	Kottayam	KTYM	21:07:00	21:09:00	161
17	Piravam Road	PVRD	21:38:00	21:39:00	192
18	Mulanturutti	MNTT	21:52:00	21:53:00	204
19	Triupunittura	TRTR	22:09:00	22:10:00	212
20	Ernakulam Jn	ERS	22:55:00	—	221

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Vanchinad Express timetable.

Trivandrum Pettai TVP Kazhakuttam KZK Chirayinkil CRY Kadakavur KVU Varkala VAK Kollam Jn QLN Kayankulam Jn KYJ Kottayam KTYM

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Frequently asked questions about train 16304

Q1 What is the route of Train 16304 Vanchinad Express?

Train 16304 runs from Trivandrum Central (TVC) to Ernakulam Jn (ERS), covering a total distance of 221 km via 20 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 16304 originate?

Train 16304 starts from Trivandrum Central (TVC) and departs at 17:45.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 16304 Vanchinad Express?

Train 16304 terminates at Ernakulam Jn (ERS), arriving at 22:55.

Q4 How many halts does 16304 Vanchinad Express have?

Train 16304 has 20 bookable halts including the origin (TVC) and destination (ERS).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 16304 run?

Train 16304 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 16304?

Train 16304 covers a total distance of 221 km from Trivandrum Central to Ernakulam Jn.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 16304?

Train 16304 takes approximately 5 hours 10 minutes from Trivandrum Central to Ernakulam Jn — departs at 17:45 and arrives at 22:55.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 16304?

Train 16304 runs at an average speed of about 43 km/h, covering 221 km in approximately 5 hours 10 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 16304?

16304 Vanchinad Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 16304's route?

The longest halt on train 16304 is at Kollam Jn (QLN) for 2 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 16304 after Trivandrum Central?

After leaving Trivandrum Central, train 16304 makes its first halt at Trivandrum Pettai (TVP), arriving at 17:50.

Q12 What time does train 16304 reach Kayankulam Jn?

Train 16304 arrives at Kayankulam Jn (KYJ) at 19:53 and departs at 19:55.

Q13 What time does train 16304 reach Ernakulam Jn?

Train 16304 arrives at Ernakulam Jn (ERS) at 22:55.

Q14 Is train 16304 a daily train?

Yes, train 16304 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 16304.