There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
7h 7m₹1,198–5,213Train via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Virudunagar Jntrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20682
7h 21m₹662–3,112Drive 325 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pillayarpatticar 325 km
5h 30m₹3,147–4,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pillayarpattitaxi 325 km
5h 30m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
9h 52m₹1,321–3,923Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jntrain 06110
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain 20682
10h₹667–3,157
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Devakottai Road via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Kerala and Pillayarpatti is 386 km. The road distance is 325 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Kerala to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Kerala to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhunagar, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Pillayarpatti via Virudunagar Jn and Devakottai Road in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Tenkasi Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Kerala to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Pillayarpatti is 325 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Kerala to Pillayarpatti.
There are 42+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.












