There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
6h 27m₹1,980–5,164Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Alappuzhatrain 16127 / ...
7h 42m₹338–2,682Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Alappuzhacar 260.9 km
4h 3m₹2,928–4,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Alappuzhataxi 260.9 km
4h 3m₹5,500–7,500
Thoothukudi to Alappuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Alappuzha via Valliyur, Kazhakkottam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Alappuzha via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Alappuzha is 354 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Alappuzha via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Ambalapuzha in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Alappuzha via Tirunelveli in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
Train from Tirunelveli to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Alappuzha is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Thoothukudi to Alappuzha.
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