16188ERS KARAIKALEXP
Journey overview
16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP is a Mail/Express service operating between ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) and KARAIKAL (KIK). The train covers approximately 593 km and runs daily. It departs ERNAKULAM JN at 22:25 and reaches KARAIKAL at 11:45 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
ERNAKULAM JNSource
ERSDep 22:25Day 10 kmERNAKULAM TOWN
ERNArr 22:34Dep 22:36Day 12 min halt3 kmIDAPLLI
IPLArr 22:46Dep 22:47Day 11 min halt9 kmALUVA
AWYArr 23:03Dep 23:05Day 12 min halt20 kmANGAMALI
AFKArr 23:14Dep 23:15Day 11 min halt29 kmCHALAKUDI
CKIArr 23:26Dep 23:27Day 11 min halt44 kmIRINJALAKUDA
IJKArr 23:34Dep 23:35Day 11 min halt51 kmTHRISUR
TCRArr 00:12Dep 00:15Day 23 min halt75 kmOTTAPPALAM
OTPArr 01:13Dep 01:14Day 21 min halt120 kmPALAKKAD JN
PGTArr 01:37Dep 01:40Day 23 min halt152 kmCOIMBATORE JN
CBEArr 03:12Dep 03:15Day 23 min halt206 kmTIRUPPUR
TUPArr 03:58Dep 04:00Day 22 min halt256 kmERODE JN
EDArr 04:50Dep 04:55Day 25 min halt307 kmKODUMUDI
KMDArr 05:34Dep 05:35Day 21 min halt345 kmPUGALUR
PGRArr 05:49Dep 05:50Day 21 min halt357 kmKARUR
KRRArr 06:18Dep 06:20Day 22 min halt372 kmKULITALAI
KLTArr 06:54Dep 06:55Day 21 min halt411 kmTIRCHRPALI FORT
TPArr 07:50Dep 07:52Day 22 min halt444 kmTIRUCHCHIRAPALI
TPJArr 08:05Dep 08:15Day 210 min halt448 kmBUDALUR
BALArr 08:47Dep 08:48Day 21 min halt480 kmTHANJAVUR
TJArr 09:05Dep 09:07Day 22 min halt498 kmNIDAMANGALAM
NMJArr 09:29Dep 09:31Day 22 min halt528 kmTHIRUVARUR JN
TVRArr 09:58Dep 10:00Day 22 min halt552 kmNAGAPPATTINAM
NGTArr 10:33Dep 10:35Day 22 min halt575 kmNAGORE
NCRArr 10:48Dep 10:50Day 22 min halt582 kmKARAIKALDestination
KIKArr 11:45Day 2593 km
Journey insights
24
Total stops
intermediate halts
10 min
Longest halt
TIRUCHCHIRAPALI
Overnight
Journey type
Night
Departure
Coach position
Coach sequence from the engine. Positions can change on the day of travel — always confirm at the station.
| Pos. | Coach | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 1 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
| 2 | GN | General |
| 3 | GN | General |
| 4 | S13 | Sleeper |
| 5 | S12 | Sleeper |
| 6 | S11 | Sleeper |
| 7 | S10 | Sleeper |
| 8 | S9 | Sleeper |
| 9 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 10 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 11 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 12 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 13 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 14 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 15 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 16 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 17 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 18 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 19 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 20 | GN | General |
| 21 | GN | General |
| 22 | GN | General |
| 23 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
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About Mail/Express
The everyday backbone of the network — mail and express services across India. 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP is one such service, linking ERNAKULAM JN and KARAIKAL.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP depart?
16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP departs ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) at 22:25.
What time does 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP arrive at KARAIKAL?
It arrives KARAIKAL (KIK) at 11:45 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP?
16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP covers approximately 593 km between ERNAKULAM JN and KARAIKAL.
Which days does 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP run?
16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP runs daily.
Which travel classes are available on 16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP?
16188 ERS KARAIKALEXP offers AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).