There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala 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 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16127 / ...
5h 54m₹288–2,208Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Thiruvananthapuramcar 181.9 km
3h 3m₹2,046–2,956Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 181.9 km
3h 3m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5h 30m
Thoothukudi to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 54m.
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 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Trivandrum via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kerala is 204 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kerala is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Trivandrum via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kerala is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kerala.
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