There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
2h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 06667
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
5h 4m₹258–2,084Drive 117.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumaricar 117.9 km
1h 56m₹1,328–1,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumaritaxi 117.9 km
1h 56m₹2,800–3,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kanyakumari via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari is 118 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .
The bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Rmr Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Rmr Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Kanyakumari via Tirunelveli in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Rmr Travels, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari.
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