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Train No. 16304 · Mail/Express

Vanchinad Express (TVC to ERS)

Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn · 220 km · 20 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Thiruvananthapuram Central
    TVC · 0 km
    17:45
  3. 17:50
    Thiruvananthapuram Pettah
    TVP · 3 km · 1 min halt
    17:51
  4. 17:59
    Kazhakuttam
    KZK · 13 km · 1 min halt
    18:00
  5. 18:11
    Chirayinkeezh
    CRY · 29 km · 1 min halt
    18:12
  6. 18:17
    Kadakavur
    KVU · 32 km · 1 min halt
    18:18
  7. 18:30
    Varkala
    VAK · 41 km · 1 min halt
    18:31
  8. 18:42
    Paravur
    PVU · 52 km · 1 min halt
    18:43
  9. 18:58
    Kollam Jn
    QLN · 64 km · 2 min halt
    19:00
  10. 19:19
    Sasthankotta
    STKT · 84 km · 1 min halt
    19:20
  11. 19:29
    Karunagappalli
    KPY · 92 km · 1 min halt
    19:30
  12. 19:53
    Kayankulam Jn
    KYJ · 105 km · 2 min halt
    19:55
  13. 20:04
    Mavelikara
    MVLK · 113 km · 1 min halt
    20:05
  14. 20:17
    Chengannur
    CNGR · 126 km · 1 min halt
    20:18
  15. 20:27
    Tiruvalla
    TRVL · 135 km · 1 min halt
    20:28
  16. 20:36
    Changanasseri
    CGY · 143 km · 1 min halt
    20:37
  17. 21:07
    Kottayam
    KTYM · 160 km · 2 min halt
    21:09
  18. 21:38
    Piravam Road
    PVRD · 191 km · 1 min halt
    21:39
  19. 21:52
    Mulanturutti
    MNTT · 203 km · 1 min halt
    21:53
  20. 22:09
    Tripunittura
    TRTR · 210 km · 1 min halt
    22:10
  21. 22:55
    Ernakulam Jn
    ERS · 220 km
    End

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16304 route map

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16304 coach position

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How late does 16304 usually run?

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Vanchinad Express: common questions

What time does 16304 leave Thiruvananthapuram Central?

16304 Vanchinad Express is scheduled to depart Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) at 17:45 and reach Ernakulam Jn (ERS) at 22:55, a journey of about 05 h 10 min.

On which days does 16304 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 16304 have?

20 scheduled halts over 220 km, including Thiruvananthapuram Pettah, Kazhakuttam, Chirayinkeezh.

Which classes are available?

CC, 2S, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 16303 Vanchinad Express from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

Timetable valid from 22-May-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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