There are 6 ways to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
7h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Melappalaiyamtrain 16322
10h 8m₹270–2,100Drive 345.8 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Melapalayamcar 345.8 km
5h 14m₹3,947–5,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Melapalayamtaxi 345.8 km
5h 14m₹7,500–9,500Fly
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CJB - TCR
6h 1m₹10,919–22,180Bus via Kovilpatti
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Kovilpattibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
10h 8m₹415–1,064
Coimbatore to Melapalayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam is to bus via Kovilpatti which costs ₹410 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Melapalayam. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Melappalaiyam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Melapalayam is 358 km. The road distance is 345.8 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Melapalayam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Melapalayam is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 8m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Melapalayam, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Melappalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Melappalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Melapalayam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melappalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Melapalayam is 346 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Coimbatore to Melapalayam.
There are 45+ hotels available in Melapalayam.