There are 5 ways to get from Idukki township to Tirunelveli by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Idukki township to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
6h 28m₹1,891–4,280Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheruthoni to Kothamangalambus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitrain
14h 10m₹354–1,907Bus
- Take the bus from Cheruthoni to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nellaibus
10h 48m₹828–2,490Drive 252.3 km
- Drive from Idukki township to Tirunelvelicar 252.3 km
4h 9m₹2,846–4,111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idukki township to Tirunelvelitaxi 252.3 km
4h 9m₹5,500–7,000
Idukki township to Tirunelveli by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idukki township to Tirunelveli is to bus and train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,000 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Idukki township to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Idukki township to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Cheruthoni and arriving at Nellai via Kumily and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Idukki township and Tirunelveli is 316 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Idukki township to Tirunelveli without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Idukki township to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Idukki township to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cheruthoni station.
Idukki township to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idukki township to Tirunelveli is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Idukki township to Tirunelveli.
There are 49+ hotels available in Tirunelveli.
What companies run services between Idukki township, India and Tirunelveli, India?
You can take a bus from Cheruthoni to Nellai via Kumily, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Madurai in around 10h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cheruthoni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cheruthoni to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–7,000
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