There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala 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 Chertalabus
6h 47m₹1,932–5,124Train via Kayamkulam
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kayankulamtrain 16791
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
9h 46m₹337–2,674Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
8h 2m₹347–2,705Drive 282.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Cherthalacar 282.8 km
4h 21m₹3,170–4,579Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Cherthalataxi 282.8 km
4h 21m₹6,000–8,000
Thoothukudi to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to train via Kayamkulam which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chertala via Valliyur and Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Cherthala via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Cherthala is 376 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Chertala via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, and Kazhakkottam in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tuti Melur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kayankulam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Cherthala is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Thoothukudi to Cherthala.
There are 690+ hotels available in Cherthala.