Onam Special Train Thiruvananthapuram to Bangalore | Onam Special Train Bangalore to Thiruvananthapuram
Train No. 06037 / 06038 Kochuveli – SMVT Bangalore (Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarya Terminal, Bengaluru) – Kochuveli Special Fare Specials:
Train No. 06037 Kochuveli – SMVT Bangalore Special Fare special will leave Kochuveli at 17.00 hrs on 11th September, 2025 (Sunday) and reach SMVT Bangalore at 10.10 hrs, the next day
In return direction Train No. 06038 SMVT Bangalore – Kochuveli Special Fare Special will leave SMVT Bangalore at 15.00 hrs on 12th September, 2025 (Monday) and reach Kochuveli at 06.35 hrs, the next day
Composition: 1 – AC Two Tier Coaches, 3 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 10 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 – General Second Class Coaches, 2 – Luggage Cum Brake Vans.
The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06037 / 06038 Kochuveli – SMVT Bangalore (Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarya Terminal, Bengaluru) – Kochuveli Special Fare Specials are as follows:
| Train No. 06037 Kochuveli – SMVT Bangalore | Station | Train No. 06038 SMVT Bangalore – Kochuveli | ||
| 17.00 (Sun) | (d) | Kochuveli | (a) | 06.35 (Tues) |
| 17.50 / 17.53 | (a / d) | Kollam | (a / d) | 04.57 / 05.00 |
| 18.33 / 18.35 | (a / d) | Kayankulam | (a / d) | 04.18 / 04.20 |
| 18.44 / 18.45 | (a / d) | Mavelikara | (a / d) | 04.00 / 04.02 |
| 18.55 / 18.57 | (a / d) | Chengannur | (a / d) | 03.38 / 03.40 |
| 19.06 / 19.07 | (a / d) | Tiruvalla | (a / d) | 03.29 / 03.30 |
| 19.16 / 19.17 | (a / d) | Changanasseri | (a / d) | 03.09 / 03.10 |
| 19.40 / 19.43 | (a / d) | Kottayam | (a / d) | 02.57 / 03.00 |
| 21.10 / 21.15 | (a / d) | Ernakulam Town | (a / d) | 01.45 / 01.50 |
| 21.38 / 21.40 | (a / d) | Aluva | (a / d) | 01.28 / 01.30 |
| 22.37 / 22.40 | (a / d) | Thrisur | (a / d) | 00.17 / 00.20 |
| 00.07 / 00.10 | (a / d) | Palakkad | (a / d) | 23.30 / 23.35 |
| 01.32 / 01.35 | (a / d) | Coimbatore | (a / d) | 22.25 / 22.28 |
| 02.18 / 02.20 | (a / d) | Tiruppur | (a / d) | 21.05 / 21.07 |
| 03.20 / 03.30 | (a / d) | Erode | (a / d) | 20.00 / 20.05 |
| 04.30 / 04.33 | (a / d) | Salem | (a / d) | 19.05 / 19.08 |
| 08.31 / 08.32 | (a / d) | Bangarapet | (a / d) | 16.03 / 16.05 |
| 09.02 / 09.04 | (a / d) | Whitefield | (a / d) | 15.28 / 15.30 |
| 09.28 / 09.30 | (a / d) | Krishnarajapuram | (a / d) | 15.16 / 15.18 |
| 10.10 (Mon) | (a) | SMVT Bangalore | (d) | 15.00 (Mon) |
Advance Reservation for the above Festival Special Fare Special Trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 11-08-2025
Here is the most current and verified information (as of mid‑2025) about Onam Festival Special Trains between Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) and Bangalore (Yesvantpur / SMVT Bengaluru):
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🚂 Onam Special Trains: Thiruvananthapuram ⇄ Bangalore
✅ No Onam-labelled Specials Confirmed Yet for 2025
As of now, no official Onam-specific special trains between TVC and Bangalore have been announced. While similar services were seen in previous years, Southern Railway has not yet published any Onam specials for 2025.
🔍 Background from Past Years
- In September 2024, Southern Railway ran 4 festival specials between Kochuveli (TVC area) and SMVT Bengaluru to manage Onam crowds. These train numbers were 06083 / 06084, with departures in late afternoons and arrivals the next day, featuring AC and sleeper coaches. These were weekly and short-term ([turn0search8]).
- Passenger groups are actively requesting to convert the Thiruvananthapuram North → Tambaram AC Express (06035/06036)—operated initially as Sundays-only special via the Punalur–Sengottai route—into a daily regular train due to high demand, with extensions over Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi ([turn0news20]).
🚉 Regular Connecting Trains Year‑Round
If special trains aren’t scheduled, you still have reliable options:
- Thiruvananthapuram North ↔ Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express (12257/12258)
- 3 days/week (AC 3-tier economy), ~16 h 15 m covering ~801 km between TVCN and YPR. ([turn0search24])
- Thiruvananthapuram North ↔ Yesvantpur AC Express (16561/16562)
- Fully air-conditioned weekly service (~15 h 40 m via major towns). ([turn0search23])
- Thiruvananthapuram North ↔ SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express (16319/16320)
- Bi‑weekly fully AC train (~16 h 40 m / ~14 h 05 m) between capitals. ([turn0search21])
Other popular trains on the route include Trivandram Express (16331), Mysuru–TVC Express (16316), and Hubballi‑Kochuveli specials via Bengaluru, all offering weekly service with AC/sleeper options. ([turn0search4], [turn0search12], [turn0search6])
📝 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Type & Frequency | Travel Time / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVC → YPR | 12257 | Garib Rath (AC 3-tier economy) | ~16 h 15 m, 3x weekly |
| YPR → TVC | 12258 | Garib Rath | Return leg |
| TVC → YPR | 16562 | AC Express | ~15 h 40 m, weekly |
| YPR → TVC | 16561 | AC Express return | — |
| TVCN → SMVT Bengaluru | 16319 | Humsafar (AC 3-tier) | ~16 h 40 m, bi-weekly |
| SMVT Bengaluru → TVCN | 16320 | Humsafar return | ~14 h 05 m |
| — | 06083/06084 | Festival specials (2025 only) | Operated in Sept 2025, not confirmed for 2025 |
🧭 What You Can Do
- Monitor Southern Railway bulletins in August–September 2025 for Onam special train announcements.
- If announced, services like 06083/06084 or new ones may operate for a few weeks—book quickly due to limited runs.
- If no specials appear, choose reliable regular services like Garib Rath, AC Express, or Humsafar depending on your preferred class.
✅ Final Word
- There is no confirmed Onam special train between Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore (Yesvantpur/SMVT) for 2025 as yet.
- Southern Railway may launch specials if demand persists—past patterns suggest possible reinstatement of seasonal specials.
- Reliable alternatives abound with AC express and economy options connecting TVC and Bengaluru regularly.
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