There are 4 ways to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
1h 33m₹1,136–2,752Train
cheapest- Take the train from Charanmahadevi to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
2h 3m₹820–1,916Drive 86.6 km
- Drive from Kalakkad to Thoothukudicar 86.6 km
1h 16m₹968–1,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalakkad to Thoothukuditaxi 86.6 km
1h 16m₹2,100–2,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi is to drive which costs ₹950 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Valliyur and arriving at Tuticorin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Charanmahadevi and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Kalakkad and Thoothukudi is 109 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kalakkad to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Valliyur station.
Kalakkad to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Charanmahadevi station.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Kalakkad, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Charanmahadevi to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Charanmahadevi to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalakkad to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Kalakkad to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalakkad to Thoothukudi is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Kalakkad to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.