Special train Mangalore to Thiruvananthapuram | Special train Thiruvananthapuram to Mangalore
Special train between Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No.06630 / 06629) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No.06630 / 06629 Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Central Daily Special Trains:
With the Composition of One-AC 2-tier coach, Four-AC 3- tier coaches, Ten-Sleeper Class Coaches, Four-General Second Class Coaches, Two-Luggage-cum-Brake Vans, Train No.06630 Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Daily Special train will leave Mangalore Central at 18.15 hrs and reach Thiruvananthapuram at 9.20 hrs, the next day.
The first service of the train will commence on 4th December, 2025 until further advice.
In return direction, Train No.06629 Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Central Daily Special train will Thiruvananthapuram at 18.40 hrs and reach Mangalore Central at 10.30 hrs the next day. The first service of the train will commence on 5th December, 2020 to until further advice.
Stoppages : Mangalore Central, Ullal,Manjeshwar, Uppala, Kumbla,Kasaragod, Kotikulam, Bekal Fort, Kanhangad, Nileshwar, Chervathur, Trikarpur, Payyanur, Elimala, Payangadi, Kannapuram, Valappatnam,Kannur, Tellicherry, Mahe, Vadakara, Quilandi, Kozhikode, Ferok, Parpanangadi, Tanur, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrissur, Angamali, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Piravom Road, Kottayam, Chenganasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Kayankulam, Karunagappalli, Sasthankotta, Kollam, Paravur, Varkala, Kadakavur, Chirayinkeezh, Murukkampuzha and Kazhakuttam
Train No. 06630 Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Daily Special will have an additional stoppage at Trivandrum Petta
Train No.06629 Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Central Daily Special will have an additional stoppage at Trippunittura
Here’s the latest overview of special trains (if any) between Mangalore Central (MAQ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TVC or TVCN), along with current regular service options:
Contents
🚆 Special Train Services (Temporary / Limited)
- In December 2025, Southern Railway operated daily specials 06630 (MAQ → TVC) and 06629 (TVC → MAQ):
- Depart Mangalore Central at ~18:15, arrive Thiruvananthapuram next morning at ~09:20 (~15 h 5 m).
- Return TVC at ~18:40, reaching Mangalore Central around 10:30 AM the next day
- These specials had coach mix of AC‑2 Tier, AC‑3 Tier, Sleeper, General with numerous intermediate halts
- These specials have since been discontinued and are no longer part of current schedules
- In April–May 2025, a weekly special service (#06041/06042) ran between Mangaluru Junction and Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli):
- 06041: MAQ at ~18:00, arrives TVCN at ~06:35 next day (journey ~12h 35m)
- 06042: Return leaves TVCN ~18:40, arrives MAQ ~07:00 next day
- Operated on select Saturdays/Sundays and has since ended
🚄 Regular Train Services (Operating Daily)
These are your reliable travel options:
Vande Bharat Express (20631 / 20632)
- MAQ → TVC: Takes ~8h 40m, runs 6 days/week (except Wednesday)
- All‑AC seating, onboard Wi‑Fi, modern amenities. Upgraded to 16 coaches in 2025 due to high demand
Maveli Express (16603 / 16604)
- MAQ ↔ TVC: ~12h 20m journey, daily service
- Offers AC 2-tier, 3-tier, Sleeper & General classes. ISO-certified maintenance quality
Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru Express (16348 / 16347)
- MAQ departs around 14:25, arrives TVC ~04:15 next day (~14h 15m), similarly in return.
- LHB rake with wide coach mix including 2A, 3A Economy, SL and General
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Route | Duration | Frequency | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special (Dec 2025) | 06630 / 06629 | MAQ ↔ TVC | ~15 h 5 m | Daily (discontinued) | Mixed AC/Sleeper, low priority |
| Special (Apr–May 2025, Kochuveli) | 06041 / 06042 | MAQ ↔ TVCN | ~12 h 35 m | Weekly (ended) | Unreserved coaches, shorter routing |
| Vande Bharat Express | 20631 / 20632 | MAQ ↔ TVC | ~8 h 40 m | 6 days/week | Fastest, all-AC, modern train |
| Maveli Express | 16603 / 16604 | MAQ ↔ TVC | ~12 h 20 m | Daily | AC + Sleeper, well-maintained |
| Mangaluru–TVC Express | 16348 / 16347 | MAQ ↔ TVC | ~14 h 15 m | Daily | LHB coaches, full class spectrum |
✅ Recommendations
- Special trains (06630/06629 and 06041/06042) are not operational currently—book using regular services only.
- For speed and comfort, opt for Vande Bharat Express (20631/20632).
- For overnight sleeper travel, consider Maveli Express (16603/16604).
- As a reliable standard option with more stops and LHB coaches, Train 16348/16347 is viable.
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