There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kulitthuraitrain 16649 / ...
5h 28m₹590–3,267Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12626 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
6h 32m₹335–1,512Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
6h 26m₹351–752Drive 204.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thuckalaycar 204.8 km
2h 57m₹2,299–3,320Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thuckalaytaxi 204.8 km
2h 57m₹4,700–6,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus
5h 10m₹7,753–20,730
Kottayam to Thuckalay by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹750 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thuckalay. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay via FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Thuckalay. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thuckalay is 213 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thuckalay bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thuckalay train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thuckalay is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹750 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thuckalay, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor in around 6h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Thuckalay bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Thuckalay train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thuckalay is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kottayam to Thuckalay.
There are 158+ hotels available in Thuckalay.