There are 5 ways to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
2h 11m₹1,235–2,810Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
4h 23m₹651–2,562Train via Nagercoil Jn
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 20692 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
3h 17m₹979–2,961Drive 136.8 km
- Drive from Colachel to Thoothukudicar 136.8 km
2h 18m₹1,562–2,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Thoothukuditaxi 136.8 km
2h 18m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and arriving at Tuticorin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Colachel and Thoothukudi is 146 km. The road distance is 136.8 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Colachel to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Colachel to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagercoil Jn station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Nagercoil Jn, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,000 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to Tuti Melur via Nagercoil Jn and Tirunelveli in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Eraniel to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Colachel to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Thoothukudi is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colachel to Thoothukudi.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.









