There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kottayamtrain 16791
8h 55m₹220–1,800Bus
- 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 Kesavadasapuram to Kottayambus
8h 58mDrive 252.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kottayamcar 252.7 km
3h 55m₹2,859–4,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kottayamtaxi 252.7 km
3h 55m₹5,500–7,000
Thoothukudi to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kottayam is 328 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Tuti Melur to Kottayam takes 8h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thoothukudi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kottayam is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kottayam is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kottayam.
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