There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
4h 50m₹756–2,557Train
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₹1,954–2,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Thoothukuditaxi 174.8 km
2h 52m₹4,000–4,800
Kovalam to Thoothukudi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Tuticorin via Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
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 206 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kovalam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kovalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam 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 which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹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 bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Tuticorin via Valliyur in around 4h 50m. 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass 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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