Trains from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn
Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn is 159 km by rail. 12 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 17077 Charlapalli–Tiruchchirappalli Express at 2 hr 35 min. The most punctual is the 16853 Tirupati–Villupuram Express, on time (within 15 min) on 100% of days. 3 run every day, leaving between 02:40 and 16:45. When they are waitlisted, a journey with one change takes 4 hr.
- Departures
- 02:40 – 16:45
- Fare from
- ₹150
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 100% on time
- 16853 Tirupati–Villupuram Express
- Daily trains
- 3 of 12
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- 17077Charlapalli–Tiruchchirappalli Express11:452 hr 35 min14:20
KPD — VM · 159 km · Mail/Express · fastest
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If the direct trains are full
One change of train · each leg is a separate ticket
- One change at TiruvannamalaiTNM02:404 hr06:40
1 hr 25 min longer than the fastest direct
Almost always holds1 hr 12 min to change at TNMAlmost always holds here. Measured on 682 paired days.
KPD — TNM
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Checking seats - One change at TiruvannamalaiTNM13:555 hr 10 min19:05
2 hr 35 min longer than the fastest direct
17407 Pamani Express 13:55 — 15:38 on Tue
Holds 8 in 101 hr 50 min to change at TNM — tightHolds about 8 times in 10 here. This train arrives a median 12 min late, against 116 min late for the junction's typical arrival. 187 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 731 paired days.
22605 Purulia–Tirunelveli Superfast Express 17:28 — 19:05 on Sat
16779 often runs late
KPD — TNM
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Checking seats - One change at TiruvannamalaiTNM04:005 hr 10 min09:10
2 hr 35 min longer than the fastest direct
Almost always holds1 hr 40 min to change at TNMAlmost always holds here. Measured on 682 paired days.
KPD — TNM
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Checking seats - One change at PolurPRL05:105 hr 30 min10:40
2 hr 55 min longer than the fastest direct
Almost always holds1 hr 36 min to change at PRLAlmost always holds here. Measured on 1,051 paired days.
KPD — PRL
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Villupuram Jn · year to October 2026 · 7 of 12 trains tracked
- 16853 Tirupati–Villupuram ExpressMost punctualusually on time at Villupuram Jn100%
- typically 6 min late at Villupuram Jn91%
- typically 12 min late at Villupuram Jn63%
- typically 13 min late at Villupuram Jn55%
- typically 14 min late at Villupuram Jn53%
Runs late more often than not
- 22605 Purulia–Tirunelveli Superfast Express — arrives on time only 6% of the time, typically 117 min late
- 22603 Kharagpur–Villupuram Superfast Express — arrives on time only 20% of the time, typically 88 min late
Fares
Estimated for 159 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹150 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹725 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹1,192 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class
Other trains from Katpadi Jn
Other trains to Villupuram Jn
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