There are 4 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
2h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Tirunelvelitrain 12634 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 06668
3h 59m₹259–2,068Drive 117.3 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudicar 117.3 km
1h 55m₹1,321–1,909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Thoothukuditaxi 117.3 km
1h 55m₹2,800–3,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi is 120 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .
The bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Rmr Travels, depart from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Rmr Travels operates a bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanyakumari to Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Rmr Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi.
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