About 16181/16182 Silambu Express

The Silambu Express is a weekly overnight Superfast train running between Chennai Egmore (MS) and Sengottai (SCT) in Tamil Nadu. Train 16181 departs Chennai around 8:25 PM, covers approximately 683 km, and reaches Sengottai by 8:25 AM the next day—journey time is roughly 12 hours. Return service 16182 leaves Sengottai at 5:10 PM on Sun, Thu, and Sat, arriving Chennai at 4:55 AM, taking about 11 hours 45 minutes.

It makes around 22 stops at stations like Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, Sivakasi, and Tenkasi. The route offers a scenic overnight passage through the heart of Tamil Nadu, passing through both bustling towns and green countryside.

This train runs with ICF coaches, offering multiple classes, including First AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, Second Seating, and General Unreserved, plus a pantry car for your onboard meals. Average speed clocks around 52 km/h, with peak speeds reaching 110 km/h .

Operating tri-weekly, the Silambu Express offers a comfortable, reliable travel option for overnight passengers, connecting Chennai with the picturesque Western Ghats region and southern Tamil towns.

16181/16182 Silambu Express Time Table and Route Map

Seeking online to get details about Time Table and Route Map of Silambu express? Do you have any plans to travel in this train across the country or in between them somewhere? Belonging to Southern Railways, Silambu express train heads in between Chennai Egmore station and Sengottai through chord line. From both sides, it heads with train numbers 16181 and 16192.

The distance travelled by the express is 683 km. Running on bi-weekly basis, the average travel time taken by the train is 14 hours. It runs with an average operating speed of 50 km/hour. It stops by at around 11 halts in between the journey. Do you wish to know the timing of the train at which it leaves or reaches the respective stations?

As per the time table defined, train 16181 leaves Chennai Egmore at 20:20 hours and reaches Sengottai at 10:10 hours. On the other end, train 16182 leaves from Sengottai at 16:00 hours and reaches Chennai Egmore at 05:45 hours.

The route that the train follows is via Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Sankarankovil, Sivakasi, Virudunagar, Tiruchchuli, Sivaganga, Chettinad, Villupuram, Tambaram and Mambalam. There is no pantry car attached within. Do make sure to have a look at the time table of the train at IRCTC site and as per the availability and preference, do make sure to get the reservations within time and enjoy a safe and hassle free travel.

16181/Silambu Express, MS/Chennai Egmore – SCT/Sengottai Route, Schedule & Time Table-