There are 6 ways to get from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, car, 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 Kayalpattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
7h 28m₹3,565–6,336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kayalpattinam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
9h 34m₹471–1,149Bus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
9h 27mDrive 261.1 km
- Drive from Kayalpattinam to Thekkadycar 261.1 km
4h 50m₹2,944–4,252Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayalpattinam to Thekkadytaxi 261.1 km
4h 50m₹5,500–7,500Bus #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arumuganeri to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
11h 9m₹652–1,889
Questions & Answers
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 ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayalpattinam to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Kayalpattinam and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Tuticorin and Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
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 28m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 308+ 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, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayalpattinam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kayalpattinam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arumuganeri to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–7,500
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