There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the taxi from Valliyur to Kalakkadtaxi
1h 31m₹1,112–2,694Line 12694 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Maniyachchi Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
2h 56m₹738–2,508Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kalakkadcar 86.9 km
1h 16m₹978–1,413Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kalakkadtaxi 86.9 km
1h 16m₹2,100–2,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad is to drive which costs ₹950 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Nanguneri via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kalakkad is 109 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kalakkad is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kalakkad.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalakkad.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kalakkad, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Kalakkad via Maniyachchi Jn and Nanguneri in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice 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)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,600
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