Sabarimala special trains Vijayawada-Kollam-Vijayawada (via Tenali, Renigunta)
Sabarimala special trains Vijayawada-Kollam-Vijayawada (via Tenali, Renigunta)
Train 07219 / 07220 Vijayawada-Kollam-Vijayawada Sabarimalai Special Trains (via Tenali, Renigunta, Tirupati – 02 services):
Train No. 07219 Vijayawada-Kollam special train will depart Vijayawada at 06.25 hrs on 8thDecember, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 06.50 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 07220 Kollam-Vijayawada special train will depart Kollam at 10.00 hrs on 9thDecember, 2025 and arrive Vijayawada at 10.20 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop atTenali, Nidubrolu, Bapatla, Chirala, ongole, Kavali, Nellore, Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam stations in both directions.
Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from 08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025
Here’s what I found about Sabarimala Special Trains operating between Vijayawada and Kollam via Tenali and Renigunta (Train Nos. 07213/07214, and the seasonal 07219/07220), based on the 2025–25 pilgrimage season—the most recent confirmed schedule:
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🚆 Sabarimala Specials: Vijayawada ↔ Kollam (via Tenali, Renigunta)
Train No. 07213: Vijayawada → Kollam (Special Fare)
- 🕒 Departs Vijayawada around 04:45 hrs, arrives Kollam at 07:00 hrs on Day 2 (~1,226 km, ~26 hours travel)
- Stays en route include Tenali (05:17), Gudur (~11:27), Renigunta (~13:20), Katpadi (~15:42), Salem (~18:40), Erode (~20:05), Coimbatore (~21:50), Thrissur (~00:43), Ernakulam (~02:35), Kottayam (~04:42), and Kayankulam (~06:10) before reaching Kollam at 07:00 hrs
Train No. 07214: Kollam → Vijayawada
- 🕒 Departs Kollam at 10:00 hrs, traversing the same corridor in reverse and arriving Vijayawada around 09:45 hrs on Day 2
- Both trains run once weekly on Saturdays (07213) and Fridays (07214) during the Sabarimala pilgrimage period, typically in December and early January. Exact dates are set by Southern Railway’s seasonal calendar
Additional Seasonal Run: Train 07219/07220
- Operated in earlier years (e.g. 2025), running from Vijayawada (23:55) to Kollam (03:45), via Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, and Kerala stops.
- Coach mix: AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper, 2S and General class. It ran in three services each direction per season, usually in December
⚠️ On-Time Performance & Passenger Notes
- Special Fare (‘0-series’) trains run with minimal priority, making delays of 5–10 hours or more common, especially on busy sections like Katpadi–Salem or Coimbatore–Kayankulam
- Amenities are minimal: no pantry cars, no bedding, no linen—customers must bring their own food, water, and sleeping comforts
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departs | Arrives | Route Highlights | Weekly Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07213 | Vijayawada → Kollam | 04:45 hrs | 07:00 hrs (Day 2) | Via Tenali, Gudur, Renigunta, Coimbatore, Kottayam | Saturday |
| 07214 | Kollam → Vijayawada | 10:00 hrs | 09:45 hrs (Day 2) | Same corridor returning | Friday |
| 07219/07220 | Vijayawada ↔ Kollam | 23:55 hrs | ~03:45 hrs (Day 2) | Via Renigunta, Cast includes Tirupati, etc. | Seasonal |
🚫 2025 Status & What’s Missing
- While 07213/07214 were listed in Southern Railway’s 2025–25 Sabarimala special train schedule, there’s no formal announcement yet for the 2025–26 season as of mid‑2025.
- The return leg 07219/07220 was operational in earlier seasons but not confirmed in recent listings.
- These service patterns are typically replicated each year, so expect updates around September–October 2025 when the official South Central Railway pilgrim specials calendar is released.
✅ Planning Advice & Alternatives
- Expect delays: If timing is critical, consider alternatives like the Sabari Express (17229/17230), which runs daily from Secunderabad to Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam with pantry and standard amenities
- For Vijayawada–Kerala pilgrim travel, permanent services like Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422) operate reliably twice a week with full catering and sleeper/AC coaches
- Monitor IRCTC Tourism and Southern Railway press releases for official confirmation of the 2025–26 schedules.
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