There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nāgercoil
best- Take the bus from Balaramapuram to Nagercoilbus
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
3h 52m₹947–2,532Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balaramapuram to Tirunelvelitrain 16730
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
5h 10m₹621–2,615Drive 174.8 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Thoothukudicar 174.8 km
2h 52m₹1,979–2,858Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Thoothukuditaxi 174.8 km
2h 52m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
4h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Balaramapuram and arriving at Tuticorin via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Balaramapuram and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Kovalam and Thoothukudi is 190 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kovalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Balaramapuram station.
Kovalam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Balaramapuram station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Tuticorin via Balaramapuram, Nagercoil, and Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Tuti Melur via Balaramapuram and Tirunelveli in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Balaramapuram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Balaramapuram to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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
Kovalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Kovalam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Thoothukudi is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kovalam to Thoothukudi.
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