There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Eruvādi
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
7h 44m₹1,920–5,173Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128
9h 49m₹344–2,721Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Thoothukudicar 282.2 km
4h 20m₹3,174–4,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Thoothukuditaxi 282.2 km
4h 20m₹6,000–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
8h 29m
Cherthala to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Tuticorin via Kazhakootam and Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Cherthala and Thoothukudi is 374 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Eruvādi which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Cherthala to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Cherthala to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Thoothukudi is to bus via Eruvādi which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Tuticorin via Kazhakkottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkottam station.
Cherthala to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Thoothukudi is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cherthala to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.