Train · 16779

Tirupati - Rameswaram Express

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24 halts · 829 km

From → To

Tirupati Main → Rameswaram

TPTY → RMM

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	Tirupati Main	TPTY	—	11:55:00	0
2	Pakala Jn	PAK	12:28:00	12:30:00	42
3	Katpadi Jn	KPD	13:50:00	13:55:00	105
4	Vellore Cant	VLR	14:18:00	14:20:00	115
5	Arni Road	ARV	14:54:00	14:55:00	150
6	Polur	PRL	15:07:00	15:08:00	166
7	Tiruvannamalai	TNM	15:38:00	15:40:00	198
8	Villupuram Jn	VM	17:05:00	17:10:00	265
9	Tirupadripulyur	TDPR	17:59:00	18:00:00	307
10	Chidambaram	CDM	19:14:00	19:16:00	350
11	Sirkazhi	SY	19:33:00	19:34:00	367
12	Mayiladuturai Jn	MV	20:18:00	20:20:00	387
13	Kumbakonam	KMU	20:46:00	20:48:00	418
14	Papanasam	PML	20:57:00	20:58:00	433
15	Thanjavur	TJ	22:16:00	22:18:00	457
16	Tiruchirappalli	TPJ	23:25:00	23:30:00	507
17	Dindigul Jn	DG	00:30:00	00:35:00	601
18	Kodaikanal Road	KQN	00:53:00	00:55:00	627
19	Madurai Jn	MDU	01:30:00	01:35:00	667
20	Manamadurai Jn	MNM	02:13:00	02:15:00	715
21	Paramakkudi	PMK	02:35:00	02:37:00	739
22	Ramanathapuram	RMD	03:03:00	03:05:00	775
23	Mandapam	MMM	03:33:00	03:35:00	811
24	Rameswaram	RMM	04:35:00	—	829

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Tirupati - Rameswaram Express timetable.

Pakala Jn PAK Katpadi Jn KPD Vellore Cant VLR Tiruvannamalai TNM Villupuram Jn VM Tiruchirappalli TPJ Dindigul Jn DG Madurai Jn MDU

Travel options between Tirupati Main ↔ Rameswaram

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Other trains via Rameswaram (RMM)

Train #16343

Amritha Express

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Amritha Express

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Rameswaram - Coimbatore Express

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Rameswaram - Okha Express

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Okha - Rameswaram Express

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Frequently asked questions about train 16779

Q1 What is the route of Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express?

Train 16779 runs from Tirupati Main (TPTY) to Rameswaram (RMM), covering a total distance of 829 km via 24 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 16779 originate?

Train 16779 starts from Tirupati Main (TPTY) and departs at 11:55.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express?

Train 16779 terminates at Rameswaram (RMM), arriving at 04:35 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express have?

Train 16779 has 24 bookable halts including the origin (TPTY) and destination (RMM).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 16779 run?

Train 16779 runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 16779?

Train 16779 covers a total distance of 829 km from Tirupati Main to Rameswaram.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 16779?

Train 16779 takes approximately 16 hours 40 minutes from Tirupati Main to Rameswaram — departs at 11:55 and arrives at 04:35 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 16779?

Train 16779 runs at an average speed of about 50 km/h, covering 829 km in approximately 16 hours 40 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 16779?

16779 Tirupati - Rameswaram Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 16779's route?

The longest halt on train 16779 is at Katpadi Jn (KPD) for 5 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 16779 after Tirupati Main?

After leaving Tirupati Main, train 16779 makes its first halt at Pakala Jn (PAK), arriving at 12:28.

Q12 What time does train 16779 reach Kumbakonam?

Train 16779 arrives at Kumbakonam (KMU) at 20:46 and departs at 20:48.

Q13 What time does train 16779 reach Rameswaram?

Train 16779 arrives at Rameswaram (RMM) at 04:35 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 16779 a daily train?

No, train 16779 does not run daily. It operates on 4 day(s) per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Q15 What is the train number for Tirupati - Rameswaram Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Tirupati - Rameswaram Express is 16779.