There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
4h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melurtrain 06668
5h 9m₹280–2,219Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudicar 182.9 km
3h 5m₹2,063–2,979Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukuditaxi 182.9 km
3h 5m₹4,200–5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Thoothukudi is 190 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .
The bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Aron Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Aron Transports operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tuti Melur via Tirunelveli in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tirunelveli to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Aron Transports, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thoothukudi.
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