There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Thoothukudi by train, bus, 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 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
5h 52mDrive 182.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudicar 182.9 km
3h 5m₹2,067–2,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukuditaxi 182.9 km
3h 5m₹4,200–5,000
Kerala to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
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 Trivandrum and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
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 Aron Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 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 and takes 5h 52m.
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, Aron Transports operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- 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 6385734950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Aron Transports
- Website
- Aron Transports
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Aron Transports, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 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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