There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nager Coil Towntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
6h 15m₹684–3,830Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 06668
6h 29m₹303–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
7h 21mDrive 215.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Thoothukudicar 215.9 km
3h 20m₹2,427–3,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Thoothukuditaxi 215.9 km
3h 20m₹4,900–6,000Train via Maniyachchi Jn
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128 / ...
8h 13m₹304–2,424
Kollam to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to train via Maniyachchi Jn which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kollam and Thoothukudi is 256 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kollam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Kollam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Kollam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Thoothukudi is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kollam to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.