About Seshadri Express
Seshadri Express is a famous night train in India, particularly among pilgrims who visit the Tirupati temple. It has derived its name from Seshadri Hills in Tirupati. It started its first service in the year 2002, on December 24. At that time, the Seshadri Express connected Tirupati to the coastal city of Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada. Since 2005, it has been running between two major cities in South India, namely, Kakinada and Bangalore. The Seshadri Express train number is 17209/17210. The South Central railway operates the Seshadri Express at present.
The speed of Seshadri Express
Seshadri Express is an express train that maintains a good speed throughout the journey. It is also known for its punctuality. The average time taken by the Seshadri Express to reach from Kakinada to Bangalore is 19 hours approximately. The Seshadri Express speed is 50 kilometers in one hour.
17209/17210 Seshadri Express Timings:
It starts from Bangalore at 11 in the morning and 6:45 on the next morning it reaches Kakinada. From Kakinada, the departure time is 17:30. You will reach Tirupati at 5:30 on the following day. After that by 12:30, you will be in Bangalore.
The route of Seshadri Express
The Seshadri Express route is from Kakinada to Bangalore, through Tirupati. The train stops at 31 railway stations and the total distance that it covers is 959 kilometers. It passes through the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The famous cities that are covered by Seshadri Express are Chittoor, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, and Vijayawada.
Some of the facilities that are provided by Seshadri Express to its passengers
The facilities provided by the Seshadri Express are admirable, and this is the reason why thousands of people choose it as their preferred mode of transport to reach Bangalore. Journeying in the Seshadri Express will be a hassle-free and comfortable experience. As it runs every day, tickets are readily available, and in case of an emergency, the tatkal facility is also there. The sitting arrangements, as well as sleeping arrangements, include 9 Sleeper, 6 AC, and 3 General compartments. The washrooms and coaches are spick and span as hygiene is their priority. The food that they serve is healthy as well as delicious. Drinking water, comfortable coaches, charging points for laptops and mobiles, e-catering services are also available. When the train passes through the beautiful landscapes of the Godavari district, it will fill your heart with joy.
17209/17210 Seshadri Express Fare Details
The average Seshadri Express Fare of sleeper class (SA) is Rs. 450. The tickets of third AC (TA) costs Rs. 1225, for second AC (SA) the price is near about Rs. 1775, by paying Tatkal charges one can confirm their tickets as Tatkal facility is also available where one can get confirmed tickets, in case of tatkal, all the prices are more than the usual fare.
17209 Seshadri Express from Bengaluru to Kakinada Town, Time table, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Plat Form No. |
| SBC | KSR Bengaluru City Junction | Starts | 11:00 | 1 |
| BNC | Bengaluru Cantt. | 11:10 | 11:12 | 2 |
| KJM | Krishnarajapuram | 11:24 | 11:26 | 2 |
| WFD | Whitefield | 11:35 | 11:36 | 2 |
| MLO | Malur | 11:49 | 11:50 | 2 |
| BWT | Bangarapet Junction | 12:28 | 12:30 | 4 |
| KPN | Kuppam | 12:58 | 13:00 | 1 |
| JTJ | Jolarpettai Junction | 14:03 | 14:05 | 3 |
| VN | Vaniyambadi | 14:24 | 14:25 | — |
| GYM | Gudiyattam | 14:54 | 14:55 | 2 |
| KPD | Katpadi Junction | 15:25 | 15:30 | 4 |
| CTO | Chittoor | 15:59 | 16:00 | 1 |
| PAK | Pakala Junction | 16:29 | 16:30 | — |
| TPTY | Tirupati Main | 17:40 | 17:45 | 2 |
| RU | Renigunta Junction | 18:05 | 18:15 | 2 |
| KHT | Sri Kalahasti | 18:34 | 18:35 | 2 |
| GDR | Gudur Junction | 20:00 | 20:02 | 2 |
| NLR | Nellore | 20:29 | 20:30 | 2 |
| KVZ | Kavali | 21:04 | 21:05 | — |
| SKM | Singarayakonda | 21:27 | 21:28 | — |
| OGL | Ongole | 21:57 | 21:59 | 1 |
| CLX | Chirala | 22:35 | 22:36 | 3 |
| BPP | Bapatla | 22:48 | 22:49 | 3 |
| TEL | Tenali Junction | 23:38 | 23:40 | 4 |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 00:55 | 01:10 | 1 |
| GDV | Gudivada Junction | 02:04 | 02:05 | 1 |
| KKLR | Kaikaluru | 02:34 | 02:35 | 1 |
| AKVD | Akividu | 02:53 | 02:54 | 1 |
| BVRT | Bhimavaram Town | 03:09 | 03:10 | 1 |
| AL | Attili | 03:39 | 03:40 | 1 |
| TNKU | Tanuku | 03:59 | 04:00 | 1 |
| NDD | Nidadavolu Junction | 04:39 | 04:40 | 1 |
| RJY | Rajahmundry | 05:18 | 05:20 | 3 |
| SLO | Samalkot Junction | 06:08 | 06:10 | 1 |
| CCT | Kakinada Town Junction | 06:45 | Ends | 2 |
17210 Seshadri Express from Kakinada Town to Bengaluru, Time table, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Plat Form No. |
| CCT | Kakinada Town Junction | Starts | 17:35 | 1 |
| SLO | Samalkot Junction | 17:53 | 17:55 | 3 |
| RJY | Rajahmundry | 18:37 | 18:41 | 1 |
| NDD | Nidadavolu Junction | 19:10 | 19:11 | 2 |
| TNKU | Tanuku | 19:29 | 19:30 | 2 |
| AL | Attili | 19:44 | 19:45 | 1 |
| BVRT | Bhimavaram Town | 20:17 | 20:18 | 1 |
| AKVD | Akividu | 20:39 | 20:40 | 1 |
| KKLR | Kaikaluru | 20:59 | 21:00 | 1 |
| GDV | Gudivada Junction | 21:41 | 21:42 | 1 |
| 10 intermediate stations | 01:08 | |||
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 22:50 | 23:05 | 1 |
| TEL | Tenali Junction | 23:33 | 23:35 | — |
| BPP | Bapatla | 00:07 | 00:08 | 2 |
| CLX | Chirala | 00:20 | 00:21 | — |
| OGL | Ongole | 01:05 | 01:06 | 3 |
| SKM | Singarayakonda | 01:22 | 01:23 | — |
| KVZ | Kavali | 01:44 | 01:45 | — |
| NLR | Nellore | 02:23 | 02:24 | 3 |
| GDR | Gudur Junction | 03:40 | 03:42 | 1 |
| KHT | Sri Kalahasti | 04:33 | 04:34 | 1 |
| RU | Renigunta Junction | 05:00 | 05:10 | 3,4 |
| TPTY | Tirupati Main | 05:25 | 05:30 | 1 |
| PAK | Pakala Junction | 06:19 | 06:20 | 2 |
| CTO | Chittoor | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1 |
| KPD | Katpadi Junction | 07:53 | 07:55 | 3 |
| GYM | Gudiyattam | 08:19 | 08:20 | 3 |
| VN | Vaniyambadi | 08:48 | 08:50 | — |
| JTJ | Jolarpettai Junction | 09:18 | 09:20 | 3 |
| KPN | Kuppam | 09:54 | 09:55 | 2 |
| BWT | Bangarapet Junction | 10:28 | 10:30 | 3 |
| MLO | Malur | 10:54 | 10:55 | 1 |
| WFD | Whitefield | 11:14 | 11:15 | 3 |
| KJM | Krishnarajapuram | 11:23 | 11:25 | 3 |
| BNCE | Bengaluru East | 11:34 | 11:35 | 1 |
| BNC | Bengaluru Cantt. | 11:48 | 11:50 | 1 |
| SBC | KSR Bengaluru City Junction | 12:30 | Ends | 2 |
