PDY
13:10
Puducherry
CAPE
03:15
Kanyakumari
Pantry
Superfast
Overnight
Catering
Pdy Cape Express 16861 Train Information
Pdy Cape Express (16861) train runs from Puducherry (PDY) to Kanyakumari (CAPE) 1 days a week. The 16861 Pdy Cape Express train departs from Puducherry at 13:10 hrs and reaches Kanyakumari at 03:15 hrs. This train covers a distance of approximately 699 km.
| Train Number & Name | 16861 Pdy Cape Express |
| Train Type | Mail Express |
| Source Station | Puducherry (PDY) |
| Destination Station | Kanyakumari (CAPE) |
| Total Distance | 699 km |
| Duration | 14hr 5min |
| Departure Time (from source) | 13:10 from Puducherry |
| Arrival Time (at destination) | 03:15 at Kanyakumari (Day 2) |
| Total Stops | 21 |
| Running Days | Sun |
| Classes Available | 2A, 2S, 3A, SL |
| Average Speed | ~50 km/h |
| Max. Speed | ~110 km/h |
16861 Train Ticket Prices
Check the table below for Pdy Cape Express (16861) ticket prices across different classes:
- Puducherry
- Villupuram Jn
- Tirupadripulyur
- Cuddalore Port
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Mayiladuturai J
- Kumbakonam
- Thanjavur
- Tiruchchirapali
- Pudukkottai
- Karaikkudi Jn
- Sivaganga
- Manamadurai Jn
- Aruppukkottai
- Virudunagar Jn
- Satur
- Kovilpatti
- Tirunelveli
- Valliyur
- Nagercoil Jn
- Kanyakumari
- Puducherry
- Villupuram Jn
- Tirupadripulyur
- Cuddalore Port
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Mayiladuturai J
- Kumbakonam
- Thanjavur
- Tiruchchirapali
- Pudukkottai
- Karaikkudi Jn
- Sivaganga
- Manamadurai Jn
- Aruppukkottai
- Virudunagar Jn
- Satur
- Kovilpatti
- Tirunelveli
- Valliyur
- Nagercoil Jn
- Kanyakumari
- General
- Tatkal
- Lower Berth
- Ladies
2A
INR1440
2S
INR215
3A
INR1000
SL
INR365
October 2026
Sun, 25 Oct
NA
November 2026
Pdy Cape Express 16861 Train Schedule & Time Table
The Pdy Cape Express time table provides complete details of the 16861 train route map, timings, and stoppages.
With the help of the 16861 train schedule, passengers can easily check halt durations, intermediate stops, and expected travel duration. You can easily book train tickets at ixigo. for any station between Puducherry and Kanyakumari with Alternate Travel Plan.
| Stn Code | Stn Name | Arrives | Departs | Stop time | Distance | Platform | Route | Day | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDY | Puducherry | starts | 13:10 | - | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | On Time |
| VM | Villupuram Jn | 13:55 | 14:05 | 10min | 38 km | 4 | 1 | 1 | 54min |
| TDPR | Tirupadripulyur | 14:44 | 14:45 | 1min | 81 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 7min |
| CUPJ | Cuddalore Port | 14:53 | 14:54 | 1min | 85 km | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 10min |
| CDM | Chidambaram | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2min | 123 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 14min |
| SY | Sirkazhi | 15:43 | 15:44 | 1min | 140 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 15min |
| MV | Mayiladuturai J | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2min | 160 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 5min |
| KMU | Kumbakonam | 16:52 | 16:54 | 2min | 191 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 12min |
| TJ | Thanjavur | 17:42 | 17:44 | 2min | 230 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 11min |
| TPJ | Tiruchchirapali | 19:00 | 19:05 | 5min | 280 km | 5 | 1 | 1 | 53min |
| PDKT | Pudukkottai | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2min | 333 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 8min |
| KKDI | Karaikkudi Jn | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2min | 370 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 6min |
| SVGA | Sivaganga | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2min | 410 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 1min |
| MNM | Manamadurai Jn | 21:55 | 22:00 | 5min | 431 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 4min |
| APK | Aruppukkottai | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2min | 475 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 25min |
| VPT | Virudunagar Jn | 23:13 | 23:15 | 2min | 497 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 7min |
| SRT | Satur | 23:33 | 23:35 | 2min | 524 km | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 6min |
| CVP | Kovilpatti | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2min | 545 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1hr 6min |
| TEN | Tirunelveli | 01:05 | 01:10 | 5min | 610 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42min |
| VLY | Valliyur | 01:43 | 01:44 | 1min | 653 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| NCJ | Nagercoil Jn | 02:30 | 02:35 | 5min | 684 km | 1 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
| CAPE | Kanyakumari | 03:15 | ends | - | 699 km | 2 | 1 | 2 | On Time |
16861 Coach Position & Seat Layout
16861 Pdy Cape Express has 17 coaches. You can check your coach position and seat map here:
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Coach Position
*Coach position info is based on historic data. It does not represent current status
Puducherry
- Puducherry
- Villupuram Jn
- Tirupadripulyur
- Cuddalore Port
- Chidambaram
- Sirkazhi
- Mayiladuturai J
- Kumbakonam
- Thanjavur
- Tiruchchirapali
- Pudukkottai
- Karaikkudi Jn
- Sivaganga
- Manamadurai Jn
- Aruppukkottai
- Virudunagar Jn
- Satur
- Kovilpatti
- Tirunelveli
- Valliyur
- Nagercoil Jn
- Kanyakumari
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B2
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S2
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S5
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Seat Layout
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the departure time of the Pdy Cape Express from Puducherry?
A. The Pdy Cape Express (16861) departs from Puducherry (PDY) at 13:10 hrs.
Q. How much distance does 16861 Pdy Cape Express cover?
A. 16861 Pdy Cape Express covers a distance of approximately 699 km.
Q. What is the total number of stations the Pdy Cape Express 16861 passes through?
A. Pdy Cape Express 16861 passes through 22 stations on its train route.
Q. What is the origin and destination of train no. 16861?
A. 16861 Pdy Cape Express originates from Puducherry (PDY) and ends at Kanyakumari (CAPE).
Q. How many days a week does the 16861 train operate?
A. As per the 16861 train time table, Pdy Cape Express runs 1 days a week.
Q. How much time does the train no. 16861 Pdy Cape Express take to reach Kanyakumari?
A. According to the 16861 train schedule, train no. 16861 Pdy Cape Express takes approximately 14 hours to reach Kanyakumari.
Q. What classes are available on the Puducherry to Kanyakumari Pdy Cape Express?
A. The Puducherry to Kanyakumari Pdy Cape Express offers Second AC (2A), Second Sitting (2S), Third AC (3A), and Sleeper (SL) classes.