There are 6 ways to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
9h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128
10h 22m₹356–2,814Drive 316.5 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Thoothukudicar 316.5 km
4h 55m₹3,574–5,162Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Thoothukuditaxi 316.5 km
4h 55m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
7h 2m₹12,653–22,815Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 57m
Ernākulam to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Chertala, Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Thoothukudi is 406 km. The road distance is 316.5 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 9h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi is to bus via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 9h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 22m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Cherthala, Chertala, Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aron Transports
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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
Ernākulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Thoothukudi is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Ernākulam to Thoothukudi.
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