There are 4 ways to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
7h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kayankulam to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
8h 25m₹200–1,600Drive 226.5 km
- Drive from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudicar 226.5 km
3h 24m₹2,585–3,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Thoothukuditaxi 226.5 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,500
Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kayamkulam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kayankulam and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Kayamkulam and Thoothukudi is 296 km. The road distance is 226.5 km.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kayamkulam station.
Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kayankulam station.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Kayamkulam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kayankulam to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayankulam to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- 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 Kayamkulam to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaniyapuram station.
Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kayamkulam to Thoothukudi.
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