There are 4 ways to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Nellaibus
7h 26m₹791–2,403Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
8h 38m₹230–1,800Drive 261.8 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Tirunelvelicar 261.8 km
4h 7m₹2,956–4,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Tirunelvelitaxi 261.8 km
4h 7m₹6,000–7,500
Ernākulam to Tirunelveli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Nellai via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Tirunelveli is 362 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Tirunelveli, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Nellai via Kalikkavilai in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Tirunelveli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Ernākulam to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Tirunelveli is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ernākulam to Tirunelveli.
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