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Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central Trains

Q: What classes are available on Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

6 direct trains between Kanniyakumari (CAPE) and Mangalore Central (MAQ) — fastest covers it in 13h 20m, cheapest from ₹255.

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6Total trains

1Run daily

686km

13h 20mFastest

₹255From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take GANDHIDHAM EXP (13h 20m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹255. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
06903	TEN-DWK BGT SPL VALID FROM :&NBSP; 24-FEB-2026	05:13	20:00	14h 47m		Tue
16336	GANDHIDHAM EXP	14:45	04:05	13h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
16650	PARASURAM EXP	03:45	21:20	17h 35m	SL, EC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20923	GIMB HUMSAFAR	06:15	19:55	13h 40m	3A, SL	Thu
19577	TEN JAM EXPRESS	06:15	19:55	13h 40m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue
16329	MAJN AMRITBHARAT	11:40	05:00	17h 20m	SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central?

There are 6 direct trains between Kanniyakumari (CAPE) and Mangalore Central (MAQ), of which 1 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central?

GANDHIDHAM EXP (16336) is the fastest, covering the route in 13h 20m (686 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central?

The lowest base fare is ₹255 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Kanniyakumari to Mangalore Central trains?

Available classes on this route: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.