There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
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 Ambalapuzhabus
8h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 16127
10h 32m₹358–2,808Drive 316.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ernākulamcar 316.8 km
4h 55m₹3,576–5,166Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ernākulamtaxi 316.8 km
4h 55m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
6h 8m₹12,671–22,789Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 5m
Thoothukudi to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram, Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Ernakulam Town via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ernākulam is 411 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam without a car is to bus via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 8h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam is to bus via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 8h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 32m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ernakulam Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 9h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Skanda Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ernākulam is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ernākulam.
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