There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
4h 29m₹280–2,219Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
4h 45m₹745–2,324Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudicar 182.9 km
3h 5m₹2,051–2,962Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukuditaxi 182.9 km
3h 5m₹4,200–5,000
Kerala to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at Tuticorin via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Kerala and Thoothukudi is 202 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kerala to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Kerala to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to Tuticorin via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–330
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Kerala to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Thoothukudi is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Kerala to Thoothukudi.
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