There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
4h 45m₹745–2,304Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16127 / ...
5h 5m₹288–2,282Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Thiruvananthapuramcar 181.9 km
3h 3m₹2,040–2,946Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 181.9 km
3h 3m₹4,200–5,000
Thoothukudi to Kerala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kerala is 193 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tirunelveli in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–330
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Thoothukudi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kerala is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kerala.
There are 825+ hotels available in Kerala.