There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Tirunelveli
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Chengannurbus
7h 27mTrain via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 06667
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Chengannurtrain 16791
9h 32m₹318–2,484Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
8h 30m₹428–3,408Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Chengannūrcar 223.5 km
3h 23m₹2,521–3,641Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chengannūrtaxi 223.5 km
3h 23m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
8h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Chengannurbus
8h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chengannur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chengannur via Maniyachchi Jn and Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Chengannūr is 309 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 7h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 7h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chengannūr, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chengannur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- 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
Train from Tirunelveli to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Chengannūr is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Thoothukudi to Chengannūr.
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