16525/16526 Kanyakumari Bangalore Express/Island Express Time Table and Route Map
The Kanyakumari Bangalore Express is a daily train service operated by Indian Railways, connecting the cities of Kanyakumari and Bangalore. It is widely known as the Island Express and runs under train numbers 16525 and 16526. Train 16525 operates from Kanyakumari to Bangalore, while train 16526 travels in the opposite direction.
Looking for the updated time table and route details of the Kanyakumari Bangalore Express? Covering a total distance of 944 km, this train takes approximately 19 hours and 15 minutes to complete its journey. It maintains an average speed of 49.04 km/h and halts at about 44 stations along the route.
According to the current schedule, train number 16525 departs from Kanyakumari at 10:30 AM and arrives at Bangalore City Junction by 07:20 AM the next day. In reverse, train 16526 leaves Bangalore City Junction at 8:00 PM and reaches Kanyakumari at 3:20 PM.
The Kanyakumari Bangalore Express route includes major stations such as Nagercoil, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Palakkad, Erode, and Bengaluru East. There is no pantry car onboard, so plan accordingly. Make sure to check IRCTC for live updates and book your tickets early. Safe travels on the Kanyakumari Bangalore Express!
16525/Kanyakumari Bangalore Express/Island Express Time table and Route Map
16526/Bangalore Kanyakumari Express/Island Express Time table and Route Map
16525/16526 Kanyakumari Bangalore Express Train Fare and Coach Position Seat Map
Searching for details on Kanyakumari Bangalore Express 16525/16526 Train Fare and Coach Position Seat Map? Commonly known as the Island Express, the Kanyakumari Bangalore Express is managed by South Western Railways. This daily express train connects Bangalore City Junction with Kanyakumari, covering a total distance of 944 km in approximately 19 hours and 15 minutes.
The Kanyakumari Bangalore Express features a total of 21 coaches. The coach composition includes EOG coaches at both ends for power supply, followed by one AC First Class coach, AC Second Tier coaches marked as A1 and A2, AC Third Tier coaches labeled from B1 to B6, Sleeper Class coaches from S1 to S8, and ends with an unreserved general coach. Please note, no pantry car is attached, so passengers should make food arrangements accordingly.
The train runs at an average speed of 45 km/h. In terms of fare, the general ticket price is Rs. 3000 in AC First Class, Rs. 1760 in AC Second Tier, Rs. 1215 in AC Third Tier, and Rs. 445 in Sleeper Class. Under Tatkal quota, extra charges are Rs. 512 for AC Second, Rs. 353 for AC Third, and Rs. 134 for Sleeper Class. For accurate booking and seat availability, always refer to the official IRCTC site before traveling on the Kanyakumari Bangalore Express.