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How to get fromMalé to Tirunelveliby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Malé to Tirunelveli by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MLE - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi taxi
    11h 14m
    ₹22,121–66,493

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MLE - COK
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    15h 12m
    ₹11,356–40,013

  3. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MLE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹14,202–30,513

  4. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MLE - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    11h 31m
    ₹14,216–45,428

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹21,489Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 751.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Tirunelveli, India?

There is no direct connection from Malé to Tirunelveli. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), then take the taxi to Tirunelveli. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Tirunelveli.

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