There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam 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 Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
5h 47m₹1,915–5,109Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kayankulamtrain 16791
7h 46m₹200–1,600Train via Maniyachchi Jn
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
6h 43m₹317–2,505Drive 226.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulamcar 226.4 km
3h 24m₹2,194–3,169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulamtaxi 226.4 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,500
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kayamkulam via Valliyur, Kazhakkottam and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kayankulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kayamkulam is 304 km. The road distance is 226.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train via Maniyachchi Jn, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kayamkulam, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Kayamkulam via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Kaniyapuram in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- 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 Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam.
There are 115+ hotels available in Kayamkulam.