There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
2h 5m₹1,205–2,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
3h 55m₹658–2,552Drive 136 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Colachelcar 136 km
2h 17m₹1,537–2,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Colacheltaxi 136 km
2h 17m₹3,200–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Eraniel via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Colachel is 146 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Colachel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Colachel is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Colachel, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Colachel via Tirunelveli and Eraniel in around 3h 55m.
- 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 Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Colachel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Thoothukudi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Colachel is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Thoothukudi to Colachel.
There are 39+ hotels available in Colachel.