Train · 16861

Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express

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22 halts · 699 km

From → To

Puducherry → Kanyakumari

PDY → CAPE

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	Puducherry	PDY	—	13:10:00	0
2	Villupuram Jn	VM	13:55:00	14:05:00	38
3	Tirupadripulyur	TDPR	14:44:00	14:45:00	81
4	Cuddalore Port	CUPJ	14:53:00	14:54:00	85
5	Chidambaram	CDM	15:26:00	15:28:00	123
6	Sirkazhi	SY	15:43:00	15:44:00	140
7	Mayiladuturai Jn	MV	16:23:00	16:25:00	160
8	Kumbakonam	KMU	16:52:00	16:54:00	191
9	Thanjavur	TJ	17:42:00	17:44:00	230
10	Tiruchirappalli	TPJ	19:00:00	19:05:00	280
11	Pudukkottai	PDKT	19:43:00	19:45:00	333
12	Karaikkudi Jn	KKDI	20:43:00	20:45:00	370
13	Sivaganga	SVGA	21:28:00	21:30:00	410
14	Manamadurai Jn	MNM	21:55:00	22:00:00	431
15	Aruppukkottai	APK	22:38:00	22:40:00	475
16	Virudunagar Jn	VPT	23:13:00	23:15:00	497
17	Satur	SRT	23:33:00	23:35:00	524
18	Kovilpatti	CVP	23:53:00	23:55:00	545
19	Tirunelveli	TEN	01:05:00	01:10:00	610
20	Valliyur	VLY	01:43:00	01:44:00	653
21	Nagercoil Jn	NCJ	02:30:00	02:35:00	684
22	Kanyakumari	CAPE	03:15:00	—	699

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express timetable.

Villupuram Jn VM Chidambaram CDM Mayiladuturai Jn MV Kumbakonam KMU Tiruchirappalli TPJ Manamadurai Jn MNM Tirunelveli TEN Nagercoil Jn NCJ

Travel options between Puducherry ↔ Kanyakumari

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Train #16115

Chennai Egmore - Puducherry Express

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Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express

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YESVANTPUR - PUDUCHERRY Weekly Express

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PDY YPR EXPRESS

Other trains via Kanyakumari (CAPE)

Train #12633

CHENNAI EGMORE - KANYAKUMARI SF Express

Train #12634

Kanyakumari - Chennai Egmore SF Express

Train #12641

Thirukkural SF Express

Train #12642

Thirukkural SF Express

Train #12665

Howrah - Kanyakumari SF Express

Train #12666

Kanyakumari - Howrah SF Express

Train #12667

Tambaram - Kanniyakumari SF Express

Train #12668

Kanniyakumari - Tambaram SF Express

Frequently asked questions about train 16861

Q1 What is the route of Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express?

Train 16861 runs from Puducherry (PDY) to Kanyakumari (CAPE), covering a total distance of 699 km via 22 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 16861 originate?

Train 16861 starts from Puducherry (PDY) and departs at 13:10.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express?

Train 16861 terminates at Kanyakumari (CAPE), arriving at 03:15 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express have?

Train 16861 has 22 bookable halts including the origin (PDY) and destination (CAPE).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 16861 run?

Train 16861 runs on Sunday.

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 16861?

Train 16861 covers a total distance of 699 km from Puducherry to Kanyakumari.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 16861?

Train 16861 takes approximately 14 hours 5 minutes from Puducherry to Kanyakumari — departs at 13:10 and arrives at 03:15 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 16861?

Train 16861 runs at an average speed of about 50 km/h, covering 699 km in approximately 14 hours 5 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 16861?

16861 Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express is classified as a MAIL EXPRESS train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 16861's route?

The longest halt on train 16861 is at Villupuram Jn (VM) for 10 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 16861 after Puducherry?

After leaving Puducherry, train 16861 makes its first halt at Villupuram Jn (VM), arriving at 13:55.

Q12 What time does train 16861 reach Karaikkudi Jn?

Train 16861 arrives at Karaikkudi Jn (KKDI) at 20:43 and departs at 20:45.

Q13 What time does train 16861 reach Kanyakumari?

Train 16861 arrives at Kanyakumari (CAPE) at 03:15 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 16861 a daily train?

No, train 16861 does not run daily. It operates on 1 day(s) per week: Sunday.

Q15 What is the train number for Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Puducherry - Kanniyakumari Express is 16861.