Thiruvananthapuram North to Tambaram Diwali Special Train – 06164/06163: Route, Dates, Timings and Tickets
Southern Railway has scheduled a Diwali special train between Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala and Tambaram in Tamil Nadu. The service gives passengers an extra option for festive travel between the two cities.
This is a special service for the dates listed below, not a new daily train. Train 06164 will run from Thiruvananthapuram North to Tambaram on November 10, 2026. The return train, 06163, will leave Tambaram on November 11.
06164/06163 Train schedule
| Train | Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06164 | Thiruvananthapuram North to Tambaram | 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 10 | 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 11 |
| 06163 | Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram North | 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 11 | 5:00 am, Thursday, November 12 |
Each journey takes about 15 hours according to the announced times. The origin station is Thiruvananthapuram North (TVCN), which is different from Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Route and important stops of Train 06164 & 06163
The train runs through southern Tamil Nadu, via Nagercoil and Madurai, before continuing north to Tambaram. Key stations on the route include Thiruvananthapuram Central, Neyyattinkara, Kuzhithurai, Nagercoil, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
The exact stop list and halt times for your boarding station should be checked in the current railway timetable before travel, as special-train stops can vary.
Coaches and classes
The notice lists a 20-coach formation:
- 16 AC Three-Tier coaches
- 2 Sleeper Class coaches
- 1 Second Class coach marked Divyangjan-friendly
- 1 Luggage-cum-Brake Van
Most of the accommodation is in AC Three-Tier. Sleeper Class is also available, but with only two coaches. Check seat availability and the coach details when booking.
Ticket booking and fare
The notice does not give specific ticket prices. Fares can vary by class and by the stations you travel between, so check the amount shown for your journey when booking.
Passengers can look for the train on the IRCTC website or app, or book through a Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter. Select the correct train number, date and stations: 06164 for the November 10 trip to Tambaram, and 06163 for the November 11 return trip. Availability can change, so check before making travel plans.
What passengers should remember?
This Diwali special is a limited service on the dates listed, rather than a regular daily train. It connects Thiruvananthapuram North with Tambaram and offers AC Three-Tier, Sleeper and a Divyangjan-friendly Second Class coach. Before leaving for the station, confirm your boarding stop, halt time, ticket status and live running information through official railway enquiry.
