Train · 16856

Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express

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22 halts · 800 km

From → To

Mangalore Cntl → Puducherry

MAQ → PDY

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	Mangalore Cntl	MAQ	—	16:35:00	0
2	Kasaragod	KGQ	17:13:00	17:15:00	46
3	Kanhangad	KZE	17:33:00	17:35:00	69
4	Payyanur	PAY	17:59:00	18:00:00	98
5	Kannur	CAN	18:32:00	18:35:00	132
6	Thalassery	TLY	18:53:00	18:55:00	153
7	Mahe	MAHE	19:04:00	19:05:00	162
8	Vadakara	BDJ	19:18:00	19:20:00	175
9	Kozhikode	CLT	20:05:00	20:10:00	221
10	Tirur	TIR	20:48:00	20:50:00	262
11	Shoranur Jn	SRR	21:35:00	21:40:00	307
12	Palakkad	PGT	22:57:00	23:00:00	351
13	Podanur Jn	PTJ	00:14:00	00:15:00	400
14	Coimbatore Jn	CBE	00:25:00	00:30:00	406
15	Tiruppur	TUP	01:18:00	01:20:00	456
16	Erode Jn	ED	02:15:00	02:20:00	506
17	Salem Jn	SA	03:50:00	04:00:00	569
18	Attur	ATU	05:09:00	05:10:00	625
19	Chinna Salem	CHSM	05:34:00	05:35:00	657
20	Vridhachalam Jn	VRI	07:20:00	07:30:00	708
21	Villupuram Jn	VM	08:55:00	09:05:00	763
22	Puducherry	PDY	10:15:00	—	800

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express timetable.

Kannur CAN Kozhikode CLT Shoranur Jn SRR Coimbatore Jn CBE Erode Jn ED Salem Jn SA Vridhachalam Jn VRI Villupuram Jn VM

Travel options between Mangalore Cntl ↔ Puducherry

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MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL - MANGALORE SF Express

Train #12686

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Train #16159

Chennai Egmore - Mangaluru Central Express

Train #16160

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Other trains via Puducherry (PDY)

Train #11005

Mumbai Dadar Central - Puducherry Express (Via SMVT Bengaluru)

Train #11006

Chalukya Express

Train #12867

Howrah - Puducherry SF Express

Train #12868

Puducherry - Howrah SF Express

Train #16115

Chennai Egmore - Puducherry Express

Train #16116

Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express

Train #16573

YESVANTPUR - PUDUCHERRY Weekly Express

Train #16574

PDY YPR EXPRESS

Frequently asked questions about train 16856

Q1 What is the route of Train 16856 Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express?

Train 16856 runs from Mangalore Cntl (MAQ) to Puducherry (PDY), covering a total distance of 800 km via 22 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 16856 originate?

Train 16856 starts from Mangalore Cntl (MAQ) and departs at 16:35.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 16856 Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express?

Train 16856 terminates at Puducherry (PDY), arriving at 10:15 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 16856 Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express have?

Train 16856 has 22 bookable halts including the origin (MAQ) and destination (PDY).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 16856 run?

Train 16856 runs on Friday.

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 16856?

Train 16856 covers a total distance of 800 km from Mangalore Cntl to Puducherry.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 16856?

Train 16856 takes approximately 17 hours 40 minutes from Mangalore Cntl to Puducherry — departs at 16:35 and arrives at 10:15 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 16856?

Train 16856 runs at an average speed of about 45 km/h, covering 800 km in approximately 17 hours 40 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 16856?

16856 Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 16856's route?

The longest halt on train 16856 is at Salem Jn (SA) for 10 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 16856 after Mangalore Cntl?

After leaving Mangalore Cntl, train 16856 makes its first halt at Kasaragod (KGQ), arriving at 17:13.

Q12 What time does train 16856 reach Palakkad?

Train 16856 arrives at Palakkad (PGT) at 22:57 and departs at 23:00.

Q13 What time does train 16856 reach Puducherry?

Train 16856 arrives at Puducherry (PDY) at 10:15 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 16856 a daily train?

No, train 16856 does not run daily. It operates on 1 day(s) per week: Friday.

Q15 What is the train number for Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Mangaluru Central - Puducherry Express is 16856.