There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
8h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
9h 34m₹220–1,800Drive 253 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thoothukudicar 253 km
3h 55m₹2,851–4,118Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thoothukuditaxi 253 km
3h 55m₹5,500–7,000
Kottayam to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thoothukudi is 338 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–490
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Kottayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thoothukudi is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Kottayam to Thoothukudi.
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