There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Tirunelveli
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 Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
6hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
7h 44m₹318–2,508Drive 226.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulamcar 226.4 km
3h 24m₹2,546–3,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulamtaxi 226.4 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kayamkulambus
7h 13m
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kayamkulam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kayankulam via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kayamkulam is 300 km. The road distance is 226.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 6h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h to get from Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 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 via Tirunelveli which takes 6h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kayamkulam, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kayamkulam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Kaniyapuram in around 6h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 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.
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