Special train Madurai to Punalur | Special train Punalur to Madurai
Special train between Madurai-Punalur (Train No. 06729 / 06730) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 06729 / Train No. 06730 Madurai-Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special
With the composition of one-AC 3 Tier, Ten-Sleeper Class Coaches, Seven- General Second ClassCoaches and Two-Luggage cum Brake Vans
Train No. 06729 Madurai- Punalur Daily Mail Express Special will leave Madurai at 23.30 hrs with effect from 04th December, 2025 and reach Punalur at 10.20 hrs, the next day
In Return direction Train No.06730 Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will leave Punalur at 17.20 hrs with effect from 05th December, 2025 and reach Madurai at 06.20 hrs, the next day
Stoppages: Tiruparankndrm, Tirumangalam, Virdunagar, Maniyachchi, Nagercoil, Eraniel, Kulithurai, Parassala, Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum Central, Trivandrum Petta, Kochuveli, Kazhakuttam, Kaniyapuram, Murukkampuzha, Chirayinkeezhu, Kadakavur, Varkala, Edavai, Paravur, Mayyanad, Kollam, Kilikollur, Kundara, Ezhukone, Kottarakara and Auvaneswsarem
Train No.06729 Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will have an additional stoppage at Valliyur
Train No.06730 Punalur-Madurai Daily Mail Express Special will have an additional stoppage at Dhanuvachapuram
Here’s the most up-to-date information regarding special train services between Madurai Junction (MDU) and Punalur (PUU), along with current regular services operating on this route:
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🚆 Special Train Service: Madurai ⇄ Punalur
- The special Mail Express train pair—06729 (Madurai → Punalur) and 06730 (Punalur → Madurai)—started running daily from December 4, 2025 as a festival/holiday special
- 06729 departed Madurai at 23:30, arriving Punalur next morning at 10:20 (~10h 50m)
- 06730 departed Punalur at 17:20, arriving Madurai at 05:35 (~12h 15m)
- Composed of AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General, and brake vans, with numerous stops including Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Trivandrum, Kollam, etc.
- However, these special trains have since been discontinued—they were temporary services and are not currently operational
🚄 Regular Service: Madurai‑Punalur Express (16729 / 16730)
Today, the consistent daily service between the two stations is provided by the Madurai–Punalur Express, train numbers 16729 and 16730:
- Train 16729 (MDU → PUU)
- Departs Madurai around 23:20–23:25, arrives Punalur around 09:55–10:20 the next day (~10h 35m)
- Offers AC 3‑Tier and Sleeper Class only
- Train 16730 (PUU → MDU)
- Departs Punalur around 17:15–17:20, arrives Madurai around 03:35–05:35 (~10h 20–12h 15m) depending on source
- This train runs daily, covering ~410 km via key halts across Tamil Nadu and Kerala including Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kollam, Trivandrum, Virudunagar, and Tirumangalam among others (~31‑36 stops)
📋 Summary of Services
| Train Number | Route | Dep. Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Days | Classes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06729 / 06730 Special | MDU ↔ PUU | 23:30 / 17:20 | ~10:20 / ~05:35 | ~10h 50m / ~12h 15m | Daily (2020 only) | AC‑3A, SL, GEN | Discontinued |
| 16729 / 16730 Regular | MDU ↔ PUU | ~23:20 / ~17:15 | ~09:55–10:20 / ~03:35 | ~10h 20–10h 35m | Daily | 3A, SL | Active |
✅ Recommendations
- The special trains 06729/30 are no longer running and are not part of the current timetable
- Use Train 16729 (Madurai→Punalur) and 16730 (Punalur→Madurai) for reliable daily connectivity, sleep-class travel (~10½ h journey), and confirmed service.
- Special trains generally have lower operational priority, may be delayed or cancelled more frequently, and often lack amenities like pantry – worth knowing if you come across them in ticketing systems
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