There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
7h 8m₹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 06886 / ...
8h 21m₹662–3,112Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16862
8h 18m₹673–3,108Drive 325 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pillayarpatticar 325 km
5h 30m₹3,665–5,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pillayarpattitaxi 325 km
5h 30m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
10h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
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 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 18m.
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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Pillayarpatti via Nagercoil Jn and Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Nagercoil 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 40+ hotels available in Pillayarpatti.