There are 7 ways to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady by train, taxi, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Arumuganeri to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
7h 42m₹3,598–6,376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kayalpattinam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
9h 34m₹471–1,149Train, taxi via Tuti Melur
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
8h 53m₹3,287–6,509Drive 261.1 km
- Drive from Kayalpattinam to Thekkadycar 261.1 km
4h 50m₹2,543–3,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayalpattinam to Thekkadytaxi 261.1 km
4h 50m₹5,500–7,500Bus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 57m₹1,627–4,599Bus #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arumuganeri to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
11h 4m₹652–1,889
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,200 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Kayalpattinam and arriving at Kumily via Tuticorin and Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Kayalpattinam and Thekkady is 359 km. The road distance is 261.1 km.
The best way to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady, including transfers.
Kayalpattinam to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Kayalpattinam to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dindigul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayalpattinam to Thekkady is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady.
There are 302+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Kayalpattinam, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady via Tuticorin, Dindigul, Dindigul, and Kumily in around 8h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arumuganeri to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,700
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Website
- Sri Shravan Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Shravan Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kayalpattinam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arumuganeri to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–7,500
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