There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
6h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 06667
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
7h 12m₹658–2,984Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Keelakaraicar 112.6 km
1h 38m₹1,268–1,832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Keelakaraitaxi 112.6 km
1h 38m₹2,700–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai is to drive which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Keelakarai is 274 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Keelakarai via Tirunelveli and Ramanathapuram in around 7h 12m.
- 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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Keelakarai is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Thoothukudi to Keelakarai.
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