There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain 22667 / ...
4h 25m₹873–2,968Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16730 / ...
4h 56m₹770–2,048Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
4h 57m₹1,445–3,224Drive 185.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaramcar 185.7 km
2h 54m₹2,093–3,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaramtaxi 185.7 km
2h 54m₹4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at Tuticorin via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Maniyachchi Jn via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Ottapidaram is 193 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Ottapidaram, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ottapidaram via Nagercoil Jn and Maniyachchi Jn in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to Ottapidaram via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and Tuticorin in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–330
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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
Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ottapidaram.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ottapidaram.